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PlagCheck Essay Contest 2025

Write. Think. Win $1,000

A global essay challenge for students who care about academic integrity and AI in education.

Contest Features

Deadline
Submit your entry by October 1, 2025
Winner Announcement
October 10, 2025 Essay published on our site
Who can apply
Students 18+ enrolled in college or university (any country)
Prize
1st place: $1,000 Paid via PayPal, card, or bank transfer
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Why This Contest Matters

This contest promotes academic integrity and responsible use of AI in higher education. We encourage students to think critically and express their own perspective.

What We're Looking For

Original ideas. Strong writing. Insight into the role of AI in learning, ethics, and the future of education.

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Global and Fair

Open to students worldwide. Entries are reviewed by our editorial team. No AI writing tools allowed. Every submission is checked with PlagCheck.

Essay Topics

Choose from One of the
Following Essay Topics We Offer

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Education
Can AI Replace Human Educators?
Ethical Challenges of AI-Assisted Learning
Academic Integrity in the Age of AI Tools
AI and the Future of Research and Writing
Essays must be written in English and reflect independent, original thought without assistance from AI tools.
Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Participate?

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Participants must be 18+ years old
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Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a college or university in 2025
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Open to students Worldwide
Contest Rules & Guidelines
Eligibility
Open to students worldwide aged 18+ who are currently enrolled in or accepted to a college or university in 2025.
Essay Topic
Choose one of five predefined AI-related topics in education and research.
Language & Length
Essays must be written in English and be exactly 500 words long.
Original Work Only
Submissions must be independently written by the applicant without help from AI tools.
Plagiarism & AI Detection
All entries will be checked using PlagCheck.com\’s plagiarism and AI detectors.
File Formats
Accepted formats include .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, and .odt.
Evaluation Criteria
Entries will be judged on originality, writing quality, credibility, relevance, and style. The jury\’s decision is final.
How to Submit
Complete the application form on this page and upload your essay directly.
Deadline
Submit your entry no later than October 1, 2025.
Winner Announcement
The winner will be notified by email on October 10, 2025.
Claiming the Prize
The winner must respond within 10 days, providing a photo and a signed eligibility statement.
Prize
One winner will receive $1,000.00 USD, paid via PayPal, bank transfer, or card within 4 weeks.

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