The Self Determination for Gibraltar Group (SDGG), in conjunction with Gibraltar Cultural
Services (GCS), is pleased to announce the launch of the National Day Essay Competition. It is
open to young people from Gibraltar currently undertaking A-level studies in Gibraltar or an
undergraduate degree course at a University.
The competition aims to encourage students to write an essay on the subject ‘Why do the
people of Gibraltar have the right to Self-Determination and why is it important?’.
A panel of judges will be selected for the competition and award the following prizes.
• 1
st Prize – £500
• 2
nd Prize – £250
• 3
rd Prize – £100
Entry forms and rules are available on www.culture.gi/forms or at the John Mackintosh Hall
reception.
The closing date for receipt of entries is Friday 7
th August 2026.
Fortress Attractions is the official sponsor for this year’s competition. The SDGG and GCS
extend their sincere gratitude for their support.
For any queries, please contact GCS’ Events Department via email info@culture.gi or on tel.
20067236.