About Us
GRC is a community of passionate students from a variety of cultural and academic backgrounds who collaborate with non-profits from around the world to complete pro bono consulting and research projects.
Our philosophy is to attract talented, ambitious students who are passionate about social impact and give them the necessary tools and training to make a positive impact around the world.
About the Competition
GRC is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit with branches at over 20 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.
Eligibility
- Candidates of Class 9th – 12th.
Topics
Choose one of the following topics
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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? -
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? -
Sustainable Development & Climate Change
How can countries, companies, and / or communities balance economic growth, resource consumption, and wealth distribution? -
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? -
Modern Solutions to Human Rights Issues
How to improve implementation of all three generations of human rights established by the United Nation at global, regional, and local levels? -
The Role of Education in Promoting Gender Equality & Social Mobility
What policy changes and investments in education can be made to promote equality and social mobility?
Rules for the competition
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Wordcount
Minimum 500, maximum 1,000 words (excluding titles, references, and footnotes). -
Graphics
You can attach up to 2 charts or infographics to support your argument. -
Authors
You can submit an essay as an individual or a group of up to 3 students. -
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.
How to apply
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Important Dates
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Submission portal opens – September 1st, 2024
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Submission deadline – December 15th, 2024
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Results announced – February 1st, 2025
