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SUMMARY:Berggruen Prize Essay Competition
DESCRIPTION:Opportunity type: Essay competition\nFor: Writers, philosophers, thinkers, and researchers \nDeadline:  31/07/2025 \nRewards:  Up to $50,000 + publication\nLocation Eligibility: Worldwide\n\nAbout this opportunity\n\nThe Berggruen Prize Essay Competition invites submissions that explore significant philosophical questions with the aim of fostering fresh, cross-cultural thinking. The competition complements the prestigious Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture and is inspired by the tradition of public essay contests that have historically launched major intellectual contributions. Essays must be original, clearly argued, and intellectually engaging. Submissions should be in English or Chinese, and creative writing formats (fiction, poetry, drama) are not accepted.\nRewards\n\n$50,000 USD for the best essay in English\n$50,000 USD for the best essay in Chinese\nIf multiple winners are selected in one language category, the prize will be split equally\nPublication of winning essays\nInvitation to award ceremony\n\nEligibility\n\nOpen to individual thinkers, scholars, or writers with a demonstrable impact on public thought\nSubmissions must be original and unpublished\nMaximum length: 10,000 words (English) or 15,000 characters (Chinese)\nOne submission per person/team per year\nCo-authored essays allowed\nNo generative AI use allowed except for proofreading or as explicitly disclosed supporting content\n\nEntry Fee\nNo entry fee\nHow to Apply\nApply using the link: Berggruen Prize Essay Competition\nAll questions regarding this award should be sent to essay@berggruen.org\n
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CATEGORIES:For authors,For cultural education & academic creatives,For researchers,For writers
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