Engineering essay-writing contest

Supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Bosch Technology Horizons Award is an essay-writing competition, open to all people aged between 14 and 24. Now in its fifth year, the competition is aimed at raising the profile of engineering and technology among young people.

Entrants are asked to write a short essay in answer to a question that encourages them to explore a wide range of engineering and technology topics. Bosch has chosen the question as: ‘Is engineering and technology essential for future development?’

By selecting an area they are passionate about, entrants get to test their writing skills and provide their opinion on the impact that engineering and technology has on their chosen subject.

The competition has two age categories: 14-18 and 19-24. The first-place winner of the younger age group will receive £700 and the second-place winner will receive £350. There will also be five ‘highly commended’ finalists who will be awarded £150 each. For the second age group of 19-24-year-olds, the winning essay will win a top prize of £1,000, with second prize of £500, and the five highly commended finalists will each receive £250.