Deadline: 28 February 2025
The British Embassy Budapest is thrilled to invite young people living in Hungary to participate in an essay competition under the theme ‘My Hero’, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Holocaust.
This is your chance to reflect on personal stories of bravery and inspiration from individuals – past or present – whose courage and values inspire you today.
They would love to read your essays about Holocaust survivors, heroes of resistance or individuals who stood up against hatred, including family members, neighbours or individuals whose small acts of courage made a difference.
Benefits
- Winners will be invited to the British Ambassador’s Residence in Budapest to meet the Ambassador and share their stories.
- The winning essays will be published on their official social media channels, reaching a wider audience.
Eligibility Criteria
- Participants should be aged 16-25 and must be resident in Hungary.
- Non-Hungarian citizens living in Hungary may also apply.
Judging Criteria
- Essays will be evaluated by a gender-balanced jury of British Embassy staff based on:
- creativity and originality
- relevance to the topic and theme of heroism
- coherence and emotional impact
- how the hero’s story has made a difference
Application Requirements
- Essays must be written in English
- Length: 800 to 1,000 words (10 to 15% variation acceptable)
- Submissions suspected of being generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be excluded
- Include your name, age, school or university (if applicable), and contact details.
For more information, visit GOV.UK.
