World Handwriting Contest
International Certificate + Pen Prizes
World Handwriting Contest is a competition by Handwriting Repair for children aged 5 to 100, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
Online
Fee
Free
Duration
6 months
Format
Individual
Time needed
A few hours for writing and submission
About this opportunity
World Handwriting Contest is a free annual international handwriting competition organized by Handwriting Repair, based in Albany, New York. The contest is open to participants of all ages worldwide, divided into five age divisions: Children (7 and under), Pre-Teens (8 to 12), Teens (13 to 19), Adults (20 to 64), and Seniors (65 and above). Two categories are available within each division: Functional Handwriting (cursive or manuscript) and Artistic Handwriting.
Participants write an assigned quotation in black ink on A4 or letter-sized white paper. The entry must be pristine with no erasures or corrections. Entries can be submitted electronically as a high-resolution scan (600+ dpi) in standard image or PDF format, or by postal mail. Age is calculated as of July 1 of the contest year.
Entries are judged based on legibility, fluency, writing competence, and spelling accuracy of the assigned quotation. Winners in each division and category receive calligraphic winner certificates and pen prizes from sponsors. Three-time winners in any category earn Triple Crown recognition.
The contest is free to enter and welcomes participants from India and worldwide, making it one of the few genuinely global handwriting competitions accessible to students at no cost.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 5 to 100 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Open to all ages worldwide in five divisions: Children (7 and under), Pre-Teens (8-12), Teens (13-19), Adults (20-64), Seniors (65+). Two categories: Functional Handwriting and Artistic Handwriting.
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Rewards and recognition
Prizes
Certificate + Pen Prizes
Recognition
International Handwriting Recognition
How entries are judged
Legibility, fluency, writing competence, spelling accuracy of the assigned quotation
How to apply
- 1Obtain the assigned quotation from the contest website
- 2Write the quotation on A4 or letter-sized white paper using black ink
- 3Ensure the entry is pristine with no erasures, cross-outs, or corrections
- 4Include full name, address, age (as of July 1 of the contest year), phone number, and email address on the reverse side of the entry or in the email text for scanned entries. Students must also provide school details.
- 5Submit the entry electronically (scan at 600 dpi or higher in GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, or PDF format) or by postal mail
Frequently asked questions
Is World Handwriting Contest free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in World Handwriting Contest?
Children aged 5 to 100.
What will my child gain from World Handwriting Contest?
International winner certificate. Pen prizes from sponsors. Triple Crown recognition for consecutive wins.
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