Student Achievement
The winners of the 2025 Harvard Political Review Essay Competition were recently announced—congratulations to Aralia’s students for taking home two major awards:
🏆 1 Champion (Individual) – China
🥈 1st Runner Up (Individual) – Asia Pacific
These results reflect not only the students’ academic excellence but also their ability to think critically, write persuasively, and engage meaningfully with global issues. Let’s take a closer look at this year’s competition and celebrate the achievements that set Aralia’s students apart.
About the Harvard Political Review Essay Competition 2025
Competition introduction: Organized by the Harvard Political Review (HPR), Harvard Political Review Essay Competition is a student-run journal of politics, policy, and culture founded in 1969, attracting students from over 20 countries across 5 continents. This is a prestigious opportunity for students passionate about social and political issues to showcase their analytical and writing skills.
Eligibility:
- Middle School Category: Grades 6-8 (Year 7-9)
- High School Category: Grades 9-12 (Year 10-13)
Participants can compete individually or in teams of 2-5 students (all team members must be from the same school).
Prizes:
All participants will receive a certificate of participation.
- Country and Regional Awards: Champion, 1st Runner Up, 2nd Runner Up, Honor, Merit
- Global Awards: Global Champion, 1st Runner Up, 2nd Runner Up, Special Prize. The Harvard Political Review will feature the work of the Global Champions, 1st runners-up, and 2nd runners-up on its website.
- Team Awards: Teams are eligible for both individual and team awards (based on the top two individual scores)
For more information about this content, please visit Aralia’s competition website.
