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The Harvard Crimson

The Harvard Crimson, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has 4 opportunities for children on WiWit, each checked before listing.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Opportunities from The Harvard Crimson

Competition

Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl - Mathematics | Middle School (G6-G8)

by The Harvard Crimson

An international team mathematics quiz specifically for students in Grades 6-8, featuring online preliminary rounds and live Zoom semi-finals and finals.

For children ages 11 to 14

Join from home

$55 registration

What your child could gain:

Problem-solving under time pressureTeam collaborationMathematical reasoning

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Competition

Harvard Crimson Global Case Competition (HCGCC)

by The Harvard Crimson

A prestigious virtual business case competition by The Harvard Crimson for students aged 13-18. Teams solve real-world problems and compete for cash prizes.

For children ages 13 to 18

Join from home

$20 registration

What your child could gain:

Business AcumenCritical ThinkingPublic Speaking

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Competition

Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition (HCGEC)

by The Harvard Crimson

A prestigious global writing competition for high-school students (ages 10–18), offering cash prizes, internship opportunities, and international recognition.

For children ages 10 to 18

Join from home

$20 registration

What your child could gain:

Essay WritingCritical ThinkingPersuasive Writing

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Competition

Harvard Crimson Business Competition (HCBC)

by The Harvard Crimson

Global business competition by The Harvard Crimson for middle and high school students (Grades 6-12) with an on-campus Harvard final in June.

For children ages 11 to 17

Online or in-person

$300 registration

What your child could gain:

Business plan developmentPresentation skillsTeam leadership

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About

The Harvard Crimson is the esteemed student-run daily newspaper of Harvard University, founded in 1873. As the United States' oldest continuously published daily college newspaper, it is both financially and editorially independent from the university, offering a rich training ground for its undergraduate staff. Beyond its journalistic mission, the organization extends its educational reach globally through a series of prestigious competitions for middle and high school students. These programs, including the Harvard Crimson Business Competition and the Global Case Competition, are designed to foster critical thinking, business acumen, and leadership skills. Participants from India and around the world gain the unique opportunity to tackle real-world business challenges, receive mentorship from Harvard students, and experience the university's rigorous academic culture. The programs serve as a significant platform for aspiring leaders in media, business, and public service.