Essay Contest

Get Ready for Our Next Big Contest!

We’re excited to announce that the annual adult learner essay contest is coming soon! Launching in mid-August, this opportunity invites adult education students to share their voices, experiences, and growth through storytelling.

While the official theme is still to be determined, the contest will continue our tradition of celebrating the impact of adult education. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their journeys—overcoming obstacles, reaching milestones, and discovering new possibilities through learning.

Contest Highlights:

  • Launch Date: Mid-August 2025

  • Submission Deadline: December 15, 2025

  • Theme: To Be Determined

  • Who Can Enter: All adult education students

  • Essay Requirements:

    • Length: 3–5 paragraphs (maximum 750 words)

    • Format: Typed and submitted electronically

Why Participate?

This is more than a writing contest—it’s a platform for amplifying the voices of adult learners and recognizing the power of education to change lives. Each story submitted is a testament to perseverance, purpose, and progress.

Stay tuned for the official theme and submission details this August. We can’t wait to hear your story!

Episode 8 of the IAACE Journey of an Adult Learner shares information of the IAACE Essay Contest. Listen by clicking below.