Deadline 12 noon, Friday 31 July, 2026

Take us on a remarkable real-life journey - of discovery, adventure of transformation - and bring its story to life in no fewer than 1000 words.

Journeys come in many forms. Some take us across oceans and continents; others lead to remarkable discoveries, great acts of courage, or profound changes in the way we see the world.

For this year’s essay competition, we invite you to explore an incredible journey that really happened.

More detail here on the National u3a website.