Global Essay Writing Project
Open to faculty, staff, and students from any discipline — in any language. Share your cross‑cultural story to inspire global understanding.
Essay Categories
- Journeys of Learning and Growth – Studying, teaching, or researching in a new culture—personal transformation and discovery.
- Bridging Cultures and Building Connections – Friendships, collaborations, and communities across borders; language, tradition, and understanding.
- Challenges, Resilience, and Adaptation – Cultural adjustment, discrimination, homesickness, or academic pressures—and how you grew.
- Global Citizenship and Social Impact – How cross‑cultural experiences inspired service, advocacy, peacebuilding, or professional initiatives.
Why Contribute?
Your narrative is more than a memory—it is a bridge across cultures. Contribute to illuminate global perspectives, foster intercultural understanding, and preserve transnational stories that inspire readers worldwide.
Who Can Contribute?
Open to faculty, staff, and students from any discipline, anywhere in the world. Submissions are welcomed in any language.
Awards & Recognition
- Best Essay Certificate
- Publication in the Global Essay Book Series
- Complimentary copy of the published work
Submission Guidelines
- Eligible contributors: faculty, staff, and students from any discipline
- Length: 1,000–1,500 words
- File: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
- Style: Times New Roman, 12 pt, single-spaced
- Languages: Any language
- Deadline: October 30, 11:59 p.m. EST (annually)
Download Essay Template | Submit Your Essay
By submitting, you grant permission for online or print publication. Selected contributors receive a complimentary copy.
Published Titles
- Crossing Borders, Bridging Cultures (2023) — Gaulee, Bista, Zhang, Schreiber
- Cross‑Cultural Narratives: International Students (2021) — Ammigan
- Cross‑Cultural Narratives: Global Scholars (2022) — Bista, Malveaux
- Bridging Cultures, Empowering Futures (2024) — Bista, Gaulee, Whitehead, Zhang
- Lanterns Across the Sky — International Student Stories — Special Project (open for submissions)
- Global Essay Anthology — Transnational Voices — Forthcoming volume
Institutional Participation & Sponsorship
Showcase your institution’s global vision. Partner with the Global Essay Project or join as a Platinum Sponsor.
Platinum Sponsorship Benefits – $20,000/year
- 1-Year Institutional Membership (17,000+ members, 115+ countries)
- Keynote Spotlight at the STAR Scholars Global Conference
- Access to 10 Professional Journals — publishing & editorial opportunities
- Millennium Scholars Program — 2 complimentary seats
- Certified Researcher Program — 5 complimentary seats
- Editorial Role — lead a Global Essay Project or STAR publication
- Exclusive Institutional Volume — publish your global stories
- Year‑Round Promotion — logo across STAR publications & sites
- Complimentary Books & Journals
Contact
- Project Editor: Dr. Bo Zhang — contact@starscholars.org
- Project Director: Dr. Franca Nwankwo — Franca.Nwankwo@starscholars.org