Faculty of Media & Liberal Arts  ยท  Shoolini University
All India Essay Competition

Words That Shape Worlds

Write your way to a full-semester scholarship. A competition open to students across India โ€” because the most powerful ideas often start with a single sentence.

๐Ÿ†
Top Prize
Full-Semester Scholarship
Submit my Essay โ†’
Deadline: July 10 , 2026
5 Students Win
Full-Semester
Scholarship
BA JMC, BAMC, BA Liberal Arts

Your words, your world.

This is Shoolini University's invitation to thinkers, writers, and storytellers across India. If you believe ideas matter โ€” and that the way we express them can change how people see the world โ€” this competition is for you.

01
Submit your essay
Theme: 'One thing that you would like to change in this world, and how would you go about it'. Word limit: Up to 1,500 words
02
Submit by July 10
Send in your entry before the deadline using the form on this page. Late entries will not be considered.
03
Win a Scholarship
Up to 5 winners receive a full-semester tuition fee waiver. Every submission earns a Certificate of Participation.
04
Who Can Apply
BA & BAJMC Aspirants
*Terms & Conditions Apply
Why Shoolini

Real journalism. Real stories. Real experience.

๐Ÿฅ‡ No.1 Private University in India ๐ŸŒ Global Top 500

01
Your own newsroom, from day one
Students run the Shoolini Newsletter, produce content for Shoolini TV on YouTube, and broadcast through Radio Shoolini โ€” a full podcast and radio setup. You don't simulate work here. You do it.
02
A professional TV studio on campus
Shoolini has a fully equipped studio where students learn to produce news bulletins end to end โ€” scripting, anchoring, editing, and going live. By the time you graduate, you've already done the job.
03
PR, advertising, and events โ€” all part of the curriculum
Students cover every event on campus, which means hands-on exposure to event management, public relations, and advertising โ€” not just as theory, but as practice with real stakes.
04
Home to an international literature festival
Shoolini hosts one of India's most vibrant lit fests, drawing authors, filmmakers, musicians, and actors โ€” Imtiaz Ali, Ila Arun, Rajit Kapoor, Kanwaljeet Singh, Rakesh Bedi, Durjoy Datta, and many more.
05
Faculty who have worked in the field
The people teaching here are practitioners โ€” journalists, researchers, editors, and published writers who bring real editorial decisions and lived experience into the classroom.
06
A campus built for deep thinking
Small cohorts. Close mentorship. Set in the Kasauli Hills, the campus is designed for focus and reflection โ€” the kind of place where good writing actually gets done.

Ready to write?

Fill in your details and upload your essay below. The scholarship is waiting. The deadline is not.

Everything you need to know before you apply
One essay. One chance. No complicated process โ€” just your words and the ideas behind them.
Submissions close July 10, 2026
  • โœ“ Essays should not exceed 1,500 words.
  • โœ“ Our jury of scholars and writers will review all entries.
  • โœ“ Shortlisted candidates may receive a call for further clarification.
  • โœ“ We're looking for original thoughts and ideas.
  • โœ“ Please do not use ChatGPT or AI-generated content.
๐ŸŽ‰
Essay Submitted!
Thank you for entering. The Faculty of Media & Liberal Arts will review all submissions and reach out to shortlisted candidates before June 15, 2025.