Each year, Fitzwilliam College runs competitions in a variety of subjects, allowing talented pupils to explore their interests beyond the school curriculum.

The University of Cambridge seeks out students with a passion for their subject and who have investigated it outside the classroom. Our essay competitions provide students with an opportunity to engage with their interests in this way, allowing them to demonstrate their enthusiasm for their subject.

2025 Competitions 

This year we will be running essay competitions in Ancient World and Classics, Archaeology, Economics, Land Economy, Medieval World and Slavonic Studies. 

In addition to our Essay Competitions, we will be running our Architectural Design Competition and, new for 2025, we will be launching our French and German translation competitions. 

PLEASE NOTE - The 2025 Competitions are now closed. We will be in touch over the coming months with the outcomes of your submission