The Magna Charta Observatory is pleased to announce that the 2026 Student Essay Competition is now officially open.
This year’s theme is: The Humanities and How They Influence Access to and the Experience of Higher Education.
Students from universities around the world are invited to reflect on how the humanities shape access to higher education, belonging, academic development, and personal growth.
All information relating to the competition — including participation guidelines, submission details, and the webinar recording — is now available here:
👉 https://events.magna-charta.org/competitions/2026-mco-student-essay-competition