Cultural Bridges Essay Competition 2025

Share your insights and experiences about the rich cultural heritage of your state through one of our themed questions.

Distinguished Evaluation Panel

All essays are evaluated by our esteemed panel of alumni and students from:

Stanford University Harvard University Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Brown University

Essay Questions

  1. Describe a unique cultural tradition or practice from your state. How has it evolved over time? What is its significance to you personally as well as to your culture and state?
  2. Describe the unique cuisine from your state. How has it evolved over time? What is its significance to you personally as well as to your culture and state?
  3. Describe the unique style of music from your state. How has it evolved over time? What is its significance to you personally as well as to your culture and state?
  4. Describe the unique style of art from your state. How has it evolved over time? What is its significance to you personally as well as to your culture and state?

Guidelines

  • Only students up till grade 12 are eligible to participate
  • Word limit: 800 words per essay
  • Choose ONE question from the four options above
  • Students can make multiple entries as long as the question they attempt is different
  • Each question category will have separate awards
  • Essays must be original and previously unpublished
  • Include specific examples and personal experiences in your essay
  • Proper citations required for any referenced sources
  • Essays should be written in English
  • All winning essays will be published on our website
  • Deadline for submission: February 15, 2025
  • Results will be declared on: February 28, 2025