The Kingston Oak Tree Institute is happy to present:
🌟 Essay Competition Announcement 🌟
Theme: “Anchors of Belief: What Grounds a Person’s Faith in the Creator?”
Word Limit: Up to 1000 words
We are pleased to launch an inspiring essay competition inviting thoughtful reflections on the anchors that strengthen and stabilise a person’s belief in the Creator.
In a world of constant change, many people find themselves searching for something firm to hold onto — moments of clarity, signs in creation, personal experiences, spiritual insights, or intellectual convictions that deepen their faith.
🔍 Your Task:
Write an original essay (max 1000 words) exploring what anchors a person’s belief in the Creator.
You may reflect on:
• The signs in the universe
• Personal spiritual experiences
• Rational or philosophical arguments
• Moral and emotional anchors
• Teachings from revelation
• Or any other source of certainty that strengthens belief
Whilst you may use AI, the winner will be chosen based on creativity and comprehensiveness.
This is an opportunity to share your voice, your perspective, and your understanding in a meaningful and creative way.
📅 Deadline: 11th December 2025
🎁 Prize(s):
First Prize: A collection of gifts amounting to £100.
Runner up: Gifts worth £50.
Every valid submission will receive a free book 📕 from the author.
📩 Submission: email your submissions to: admin@kingstonoaktree.com
📢 General Instructions for Participants
- Theme & Focus
- Write on the theme: “Anchors of Belief: What Grounds a Person’s Faith in the Creator?”
- Your essay should explore personal, intellectual, or spiritual anchors that strengthen belief.
- Word Limit
- Maximum: 1000 words [word count does not include footnotes, or appendices]
- Keep your writing concise, original, and well-structured.
- Content Guidelines
- You may reflect on:
- Signs in the universe 🌌
- Personal spiritual experiences ✨
- Rational or philosophical arguments 📚
- Moral and emotional anchors ❤️
- Teachings from revelation 📖
- Or any other source of certainty that strengthens belief
- Creativity and comprehensiveness will be key in judging entries.
- Use of AI
- AI tools may be used for drafting or inspiration, but originality and depth of thought will determine winners.
- Submission Details
- 📩 Email your essay to: admin@kingstonoaktree.com
- Format: PDF only (no word documents)
- Include your full name, age, and contact details at the top of your submission.
- At the bottom, insert the word count
- Also, extra consideration for a more appropriate presentation using footnotes and referencing.
- Deadline
- All entries must be submitted by 11th December 2025.
- Prizes
- 🥇 First Prize: Gifts worth £100
- 🥈 Runner-up: Gifts worth £50
- 🎁 Every valid submission will receive a free book from the author.
- Judging Criteria
- Originality of ideas
- Depth of reflection
- Clarity and coherence of writing
- Creativity in expression