Free to enter, Bosch Technology Horizons Essay Writing Award, top prize: £1,000 (UK)

Deadline: 18 March 2011

About the award

The Bosch Technology Horizons Award is a national essay-writing competition run by Bosch in partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Robert Bosch was only 25 years old when he founded the company Bosch and 2011 marks our 125th anniversary! At Bosch, we're really focused on showing young people just how important engineering is to future development and that, as an engineer, you can make a real difference in the world. That's why we've been running the Bosch Technology Horizons Award for the past six years.

In addition to £1,000 cash prize for the winner, we're also offering six months' paid work experience at one our sites across the UK. So, not only do you get to research and write a great essay, but you could end up with something even greater to put on your CV!

For your chance to win, write a 750-word essay answering just one of the following questions:

1) What role can engineers play to ensure a greener world in the next 125 years?

or

2) What do you think was Robert Bosch's greatest engineering achievement in his lifetime and why?

Entrants don't need to have an engineering background. In past years, we have received entries from a range of disciplines including Physics, English, Geography and Economics - so don't be shy! Crack on!

To hear one of last year's winners discussing the competition, click here.

You can start writing your essay straightaway and deadline for submissions is 18th March 2011. Full terms and conditions apply, you can take a look at these here.

Prizes

Everyone who enters the competition will receive a personalised certificate. For the seven finalists in the 19 to 24 age group, the available prizes are as follows:

First prize

* £1,000 and the opportunity to undertake six months' work experience at one of our Bosch sites across the UK.
* An invitation for two people to attend the Royal Academy of Engineering Awards Dinner in June 2011. The winner will be presented with their award at the event.
* Featuring in publicity surrounding the award.

Second prize

* £500

Highly commended

* £250 for five entrants.

The seven finalists will be announced on 3rd May 2011 in the 'Latest news' section on this website. The winner will be announced mid-July 2011.

All finalists will be invited to bring two guests to a special award ceremony held in July 2011 at the Royal Academy of Engineering in London.

All entrants will receive a personalised certificate - a great addition to your CV. This award provides a fantastic opportunity to really make you stand out from the crowd and make a big impression on potential employers.

More information here.