'My Hero' Essay Competition 2025: British Embassy Budapest

UK Gov

We invite young people living in Hungary to participate in an essay competition under the theme 'My Hero', commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Holocaust.

Honouring bravery and inspiration from the Holocaust, 80 years on.

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Holocaust in Hungary, the British Embassy in Budapest invites young people living in Hungary aged 16-25 to participate in an essay competition in English under the theme 'My Hero'.

This is your chance to reflect on personal stories of bravery and inspiration from individuals - past or present - whose courage and values inspire you today.

We would love to read your essays about Holocaust survivors, heroes of resistance or individuals who stood up against hatred, including family members, neighbours or individuals whose small acts of courage made a difference.

Essay guidelines

  • essays must be written in English
  • length: 800 to 1,000 words (10 to 15% variation acceptable)
  • submissions suspected of being generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be excluded

How to submit

  • email your essay to
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