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Before you begin, please note that your submission cannot be changed once it has been submitted. Additionally, ensure that your essay file does not include any personally identifying information (such as your name, email address, or university), as maintaining anonymity is essential for the blind review process.
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Submission Terms: By submitting your entry, you confirm that your essay is your original work, complies with the competition criteria, and that any auxiliary aids used are properly disclosed. Further, you agree that the text may be used and published by Fulbright Germany and the German American Conference for the purposes of program-related work and publications, either anonymously or with your full name, depending on your preference.
Contact: If you have any questions or need assistance with your submission, please contact us at essay@germanamericanconference.org.
The 2025 German American Conference Essay Competition has been kindly supported by Fulbright Germany. The German-American Fulbright Commission promotes transatlantic dialogue by facilitating academic exchange between the US and Germany since 1952.
The largest transatlantic student-led conference in North America
November 14-16, 2025 | Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, MA, USA
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