Launch engaging essay contests or writing competitions using this simple Gleam template.
Launch engaging essay contests or writing competitions using this simple Gleam template.
Perfect for brands, nonprofits, schools, and content platforms looking to run scholarship essay contests, creative writing challenges, or short story submissions online.
Participants submit their essays directly via the embedded widget. You can review submissions, download files, and pick winners manually or randomly. Boost reach by adding actions like following you on social media or referring friends for bonus entries.
This template is ideal for high school students, bloggers, educators, and literary magazines that want to manage essay submissions with ease.
Whether you are running a scholarship essay contest or a creative writing competition, Gleam makes the process seamless:
This is a great opportunity to engage young people, grow your brand, and support talented writers.
If your audience includes students, writers, or readers, this is an excellent way to generate interest while collecting high-quality content. Using this Template will make easier for contestants writing contest essays and submit them.
You can adjust these inside your campaign description:
This contest template supports:
You can also export your entrants to CRM or email platforms using our integrations.
An essay contest is a competition where participants write and submit essays on a specific topic to win prizes. Expand this FAQ for tips on judging, formats, and submission tools.
Great essay topics are relevant, thought-provoking, and tied to your brand or campaign goals. Expand this FAQ to see example prompts.
A typical contest essay is between 300–1000 words. Expand this FAQ to understand how to set guidelines and what to consider for different audiences.
Set the Entry Action to File Upload
Allow users to upload their written entry as a document or text file.
➡ Set up Upload Action
Include Custom Fields for Context
Add optional fields such as name, grade, school name, or country.
➡ Use Custom Fields
Display Submission Rules Clearly
Use the description field or Gleam content block to share length, format, and topic requirements.
Add Bonus Entry Actions
Encourage entrants to join your email list, follow your social media, or share with friends.
➡ Enable Viral Sharing
Install and Promote Your Contest
Share the campaign on your website or use Gleam’s hosted landing page. Promote via email, blog posts, or school outreach.
➡ Embed or Install
Launch engaging essay contests or writing competitions using this simple Gleam template.