about the competition

The Lychnos Essay Competition was founded in 2014 with the vision of creating a platform where young people could express their thoughts, ideas, and perspectives on various societal and global issues through writing. Recognizing the power of the written word, the competition was established to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual engagement among students and aspiring writers..

Over the years, the competition has grown in scale and impact, attracting participants from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for writing and a desire to make their voices heard. Lychnos has consistently provided meaningful rewards such as laptops, cash prizes, and academic resources, reinforcing its commitment to supporting education and fostering literary excellence.

The Lychnos Essay Competition continues to evolve, maintaining its core mission of empowering youth through writing. With each edition, it provides a new generation of thinkers and writers the opportunity to gain recognition, enhance their academic journey, and contribute meaningful insights to important conversations.