Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL) 2025 International Schools Essay and Debate Competition

Application Deadline: 03 March 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL) 2025 International Schools Essay and Debate Competition. The TSL competition invites students to share their original, creative, and expressive responses to the theme, From Eco-Anxiety to Eco Action & Empowerment.

Requirements

• The International Student Competition is open to all students worldwide, aged 7-18 across two age categories – 7-11 years and 12-18 years

Prizes:

• The overall Grand Prize Winner will receive a trophy and a cash prize of £1000 plus £500 for their school, with one Runner Up receiving a trophy and a cash prize of £500 plus £250 for their school (cash prizes paid in local currency). All participating Teacher Champions, Finalists, Honourable Mentions and International Debate participants, will receive personalised e-certificates.

Timeline:

• September 2024: TSL 2025 Competition Launch – ECO ANXIETY.  Registration for Teacher Champions/Schools to participate in the TSL 2025 Student Competition will open on the TSL Submittable page on 4th October.
• 03 March 2025: Final deadline for all entries.
• 01 May 2025: Announcement of International Competition 2025 Finalists & Honourable Mentions on TSL website
• 23 May 2025: Top Ten Finalists from Primary and Secondary categories notified via Teacher Champion.
• 27-28 May 25: Invitations to participate in the International Student Debates sent to eligible students via their Teacher Champion.
• Summer 2025: International Student Debates & Awards (online)

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the TSL 2025 International Schools Essay and Debate Competition