QCWC Judge Application Form 2026

Judge Application 2026

Thank you for your interest in being a volunteer judge for The Queen's Commonwealth Writing Competition 2026!

If you have any questions, please email qcecjudging@royalcwsociety.org

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Country of Residence*

Nationality*

Town/City/Region*

Date of Birth*

Date

Age (please note you must be at least 19 in order to volunteer) *

Pronouns (e.g. he/him, she/her, they/them)*

Phone number*

Will you be available between May 2026 and June 2026 in order to read and judge approximately 100-150 entries?*

YesNo

Have you previously been a judge for The Queen's Commonwealth Writing Competition (formerly known as The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition)?*

YesNo

If Yes, please specify which year(s):

Why would you like to be a volunteer judge?*

What is the highest level of education you have completed?*

High schoolUndergraduate degreeGraduate degree

What is your occupation?*

Please indicate if you are a member of any Commonwealth organisations or associations, or are (or have been) a Commonwealth or Chevening Scholar or an RCS Associate Fellow.*

Are you able to complete some short 'Judge Training' materials prior to starting, to develop your judging skills and ensure judging is fair and consistent?*

YesNo

Do you consent to us processing your personal data in line with our Privacy Policy and to connect you with other QCWC judges and the Society's international network, insofar as reasonably necessary to develop and deliver the QCWC?*

YesNo

Signature*

Date*

Date

Thank you for taking the time to complete this form. We will be in touch as soon as possible.