Essay Contest Entry Form

Next contest

October 12, 2026 to March 1, 2027

The next Discover Canada Essay Contest has been announced for the 2026–27 season. Use this page to prepare; confirm the final submission instructions when the updated entry window opens.

Archived form

The published form currently covers 2025–26

The source entry page lists a submission window ending March 1, 2026 and is now closed. Do not send an entry against that archived deadline.

How to submit

Two submission methods were provided for 2025–26

These archived instructions show what entrants should expect. Updated dates and links should be confirmed before submitting for 2026–27.

Option A

Email submission

Download and complete the PDF entry form; electronic signatures are accepted.
Attach the completed entry form and your essay as separate PDF files.
Email both files to study@eduxperience.com.
Use the archived subject line: Discover Canada Essay Contest 2025–2026.
The form may be completed electronically or printed, signed, scanned, and attached.

Download the PDF form

Option B — preferred

Online submission

Open the official online entry form.
Complete the form and upload your essay as a PDF or DOCX file.
A separate PDF entry-form upload is not required for the online option.
A confirmation email should arrive within seven days; contact EduXperience if it does not.

Work in Progress

Entry checklist

Information the form requests

Personal information

First and last name
Birthday
Email and phone number with country code
Current school
Grade or equivalent year level
Essay title

Declarations and contestant consent

Certify that the essay is your original work
Consent to a plagiarism check
Consent to publication of your name and essay title if selected as a winner or finalist
Contestant signature and date

Referee information

Teacher, counsellor, or principal confirmation of your enrolment and authorship
Referee name and role
Full school address, phone, and email
Referee signature and date

Parent or guardian consent

Parent or guardian full name
Parent or guardian signature
Date

Essay file

Prepare the essay as a PDF or DOCX file
Do not place your name anywhere on the essay pages
Confirm that the essay follows the contest instructions before uploading or emailing it