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SEALOEarth Global Essay Contest 2027

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Deadline: March 1, 2027.     (Eastern Time | UTC-05:00)

Please register and submit your essay in one step using the following link: ESSAY SUBMISSION

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Vision

A world in which all people participate in the stewardship of planet Earth.

Mission

Our mission is to heighten awareness of the responsibility of all people to manage global resources in a sustainable way, regardless of an individual's country of origin, cultural background, spoken language or religion.

We share the resources of the Earth with other living things that rely on us to preserve these resources. When we care for the world's land, water and air in responsible ways, we take steps to preserving our beautiful planet.

SEALOEarth.org is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Gifts in support of our mission are fully tax deductible.

Honor and Recognition

SEALOEarth in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations ECOSOC since 2017.

Goals

An essay contest serves as a fantastic platform for individuals to express their creativity. The imaginative perspectives of young minds regarding planet Earth provide a glimpse into the future. The primary goal is to educate participants about the intricate and fragile interdependence of life, as evidenced by global ecological challenges. The aim is to encourage individuals to take personal initiative by discovering straightforward solutions that inspire their neighbors and communities, extending the impact to contribute to a more sustainable and harmonious world.

Essay Topic

"INNOVATION VS IMPACT: CAN TECHNOLOGY SAVE THE PLANET WITHOUT DESTROYING IT?"

Description

  • Essay Prompt: Every day, we use technology-phones, computers, and machines-to make our lives easier. But have you ever wondered how these inventions affect our planet? Technology can help the Earth, like using solar panels for clean energy, but it can also harm it by creating pollution and waste.

    Your mission: In this essay, think about both sides. Can technology really protect nature, or is it causing more problems? Share your ideas, examples, and what you think we should do to take better care of our planet. As we reflect on International Serene Day - proposed by Dr. Chaitanya Hiremath - a day that celebrates nature, encourages mindfulness, and reminds us to live in harmony with the Earth, consider how our choices and technologies affect the balance of our world.

  • "Your actions will determine your fate. Not mine. I am nature. I will go on. I am prepared to evolve. Are you?" - Mother Nature
  • "We are marrying up the technology with science in order to enable people to make robust decisions about how we should best manage the future of life on Earth." - Lucas Juffa, Microsoft Research
  • "We could delete the applications, we can get rid of the technology, but the technology is not the problem, we are." - Wayne Hartman
  • "From the dramatic drop in solar power costs and the rise of ultra-efficient wind farms to breakthroughs in battery recycling and AI-powered solutions for biodiversity restoration, the role of technology in protecting our planet has never been clearer." - Energy Tracker Asia
  • WATER: "From water pollution and deforestation to toxic waste and carbon emissions, mining can have significant and long-lasting consequences." - Earth's Wonders
  • LAND: "Millions of tons of electronic waste are tossed aside with much of it ending up in landfills or shipped off to developing countries." - Nature Nurture
  • SPACE: "As we race to create high-speed internet using satellites orbiting Earth, there's a small problem that could get in the way: debris." - The Guardian
  • SOUND: "Animals across habitats, from forests to oceans, are behaving differently due to human noise pollution." - Northern California Public Media
  • LIGHT: "Light pollution can lead to disrupted sleep, negative effects on wildlife behavior, and loss of night sky visibility." - National STEM Honor Society (NSTEM)
  • Focus on positive things around the globe that are worth emulating.
  • The future of our planet Earth is not negotiable. How can people in our communities help to take care of it? Let us leave our planet better than we found it.
Resources

Deadline

        March 1, 2027

Sponsors

  • SEALOEarth
Participation

If you answer "yes" to at least one of the following:

  • Do you enjoy creative writing?
  • Do you want to create a better future for our beautiful and unique planet Earth?
  • Would you wish to support a global cause?

Benefits

  • Participate in good habits of conservation and do small but necessary tasks like recycling.
  • Shoulder our individual and our collective responsibilities towards our planet Earth.
  • For helping out, get volunteer hours (up to 8 hours) from SEALOEarth.

Guidelines

  1. The essay contest is open to writers around the world in three categories: Youth (ages 9-13), Juniors (ages 14-18), Seniors (ages 19-25), and Noncompetitive (26 and above). [ Age Calculator ]
  2. All entries must be original, unpublished, and written specifically for this contest.
  3. All essays will undergo scrutiny for the inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI). The incorporation of AI will result in a negative impact on the assessment.
  4. Single author and single entry per person will only be allowed.
  5. The essay must have a title.
  6. The essay content must be completely in English.
  7. The essay must be in text format (for cut and paste).
  8. The essay must not contain any personal information, tables, and diagrams.
  9. The essay must mention at least one of the required links provided in the resources.
  10. The essay must mention at least one new resource.
  11. The essay must have MLA Citation Style.
  12. The total word count of the essay including the bibliography must be between 700-1500 words for Youth and 1000-1800 words for Juniors and Seniors.
  13. All contestants must register and submit essay online, in one step.
  14. Entries without all required information will not be considered.
  15. Submission of inaccurate or false information, including contact details, may lead to disqualification from the contest.
  16. Proof of age and a formal photograph (with plain background) must be promptly submitted when requested. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the contest.
  17. By submitting essays and photos, you grant SEALOEarth permission to publish selected essays and use submitted images for promotional and educational purposes across digital and print platforms, with appropriate attribution, and confirm that all required permissions have been obtained.

Prescreening

Entries will be disqualified if:

  • The essay exceeds the word count.
  • The essay is shorter than the minimum word count.
  • The essay does not address the prompt.
  • The essay does not have a title.
  • The essay does not have in-text citations.
  • The essay does not have at least one required resource.
  • The essay does not have at least one new finding.
  • The essay does not have one's own unique idea.
  • The essay includes content generated by AI.

Criteria

  1. Content - Prompt Focus; Clarity; Coherence; Opening; Body; Closing
  2. Style - Creativity; Voice; Diction; MLA Citation
  3. Mechanics - Grammar; Punctuation; Sentences; Spelling

Registration

  • FREE

Judges

  • We are privileged to have an outstanding international panel of judges for the essay contest.
  • The judges decision is final.

Awards

The awards in each category will be announced at the Earth Day Celebration, Saturday, April 24th, 2027.

  • First Prize: $200
  • Second Prize: $100
  • One first winning entry received by January 1st will receive an additional prize of $25!
We reserve the right to change the prize amount depending on the funds available.

We expect outstanding essays from all young minds. Good luck!

Feel good and proud about your participation in the stewardship of planet Earth.

Contact

For questions and information, please contact via email: info(at)sealoearth.org

WINNERS OF SEALOEarth Global Essay Contest 2026

We received wonderful essays from around the globe.

Juniors (ages 14-18)

  • Emtinan Mohamed, 16 (Sudan) - First Place
  • Saloni Vengurlekar, 18 (India) - Second Place

Seniors (ages 19-25)

  • Tara Allen, 25 (USA) - First Place

Honorable Mention

  • Jean Park, 12 (USA)
  • Minsun Kim, 16 (Taiwan)
  • Alyssa Nolan, 23 (Canada)
We are happy to share selected essays in our Earth Day Newsletter.

SEALOEarth Environmental Distinction 2026

Inspiring environmental projects related to fostering biodiversity, strengthening ecosystems, and establishing sustainable practices that were recognized.

  • None

Update

SEALOEarth intends to unite, not only the people around the world, but the entire spectrum of life, for a better future of our beautiful and unique planet Earth.

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