GRC Social Impact Essay Competition 2024
Solutions for Good
GRC Social Impact Essay Competition 2025
Solutions for Good
A platform for ambitious high school students to share ideas for social good
GRC is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit with branches at over 30 top universities around the globe, including Harvard, UPenn, and Columbia. Every year over 1,000 GRC members work with non-profits, NGOs, startups, governments, and corporations on solving their social impact challenges. Every year, GRC hosts an essay competition for high school students from around the world to brainstorm Solutions for Good.
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Awards
TOP 5
Authors will be offered an internship with one of GRC's university branches and will support a consulting team with a client project.
TOP 6-10
Authors will receive an Ivy League mentor to support them in their academic journey for at least three coaching sessions.
TOP 30
Essays will be published by the GRC think tank on our Insights platform and all authors will receive a digital laureate certificate.
TOP 31-50
Authors will receive a digital finalist certificate.
TOP 5
Authors will be offered an internship with one of GRC university branches and will support a consulting team with a client project from February till May 2024.
TOP 10
Authors will get an Ivy League mentor to support them in their academic journey for at least three coaching sessions.
TOP 30
Essays will be published by GRC's think tank on our Insights platform and all authors will receive a digital laureate certificate.
TOP 31-50
Authors will receive a digital finalist certificate.
Prompts
Write an argumentative piece identifying an important problem that the world faces today and offer a compelling solution.
Choose one of the following topics:
Sustainable Development& Climate Change
How can countries, companies, and / or communities balance economic growth, resource consumption, and wealth distribution?
Global
Health
From nutrition to vaccination, how can we improve human quality of life across the globe and increase affordability of healthcare services? What strategies can be employed to promote preventative healthcare?
Technology
for Good
With step changes in AI, automation, and telecommunications, technology has the potential to unlock prosperity. How can we harness its power for the social good?
Innovations in the Public Sector
The public sector often faces criticism for its slow and inefficient operations. How can policymakers enhance their decision-making processes and improve budget allocation?
Community-Based Economic Solutions
How can residents be encouraged to participate in community-based economic activities and public governance?What obstacles currently exist, and how would you like to address them?
Sustainable Consumption and the Rise of the "Green Economy
Which habitual behaviors in everyday consumption have not yet aligned with sustainability requirements? When the green economy is implemented in daily life, what practical challenges might it face?
Rules
Word count
Minimum 500, maximum 1000 words (excluding titles, references, and footnotes).
Graphics
You can attach up to 2 charts or infographics to support your argument.
Authors
Participation is limited to individuals only.
Plagiarism
All essays will be screened for plagiarism using software. Any plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
References
Reference all sources, preferably using Chicago citation style. References do not count towards the word limit.
Timeline
Pre-registration
opens
May 1st, 2024
Submission
deadline
January 15th, 2026
Results
announced
February 2026
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