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Harbingers’ Magazine is a weekly online current affairs magazine written and edited by teenagers worldwide.

harbinger | noun

har·​bin·​ger | \ˈhär-bən-jər\

1. one that initiates a major change: a person or thing that originates or helps open up a new activity, method, or technology; pioneer.

2. something that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come.

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The Harbinger Prize 2025 is open for teen journalists

We are proud to announce the third edition of The Harbinger Prize — and for the 2025 edition we made it a real challenge! This year, participants will choose one of our four prompts to write their piece.

The competition is open to students aged 15 to 17 worldwide. We seek young people capable of exploring pressing issues through their unique perspectives, fostering a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Seven winners will be invited to join Harbingers’ Magazine for the academic year 2025/26. Additionally, one of them will become the winner of The Harbinger Prize 2025 and receive a bespoke reporting trip mentored by The Harbinger Academy instructors.

As our school’s learning environment, Harbingers’ Magazine is where students apply their journalism-related skills in real-world scenarios, crafting stories that speak to their generation. It’s a pioneering current affairs publication, entirely led and managed by teenagers. It focuses on topics that matter to its global teenage audience, making every pitch, article and podcast episode reflect the issues that resonate with them.

Please sign up for the Harbingers’ Weekly Brief  newsletter to know the prompts and write a piece that shows your skills and personality for a chance to be part of our editorial team:

Awards include:

  • Magazine participation: Seven winners will join the Harbingers’ Magazine project, engaging directly in editorial decisions and content creation.
  • The Harbinger Prize: One exceptional talent, -the overall winner-  will be awarded a bespoke reporting trip, mentored by two instructors from The Harbinger Academy.
  • Tutoring and courses: Winners will receive one hour of weekly tutoring, allowing them to complete the Introduction to Journalism course. 
  • Invite a friend: Winners can invite up to two friends to join their learning journey, transforming individual awards into group opportunities.
  • Publication opportunities: Shortlisted authors may receive offers to publish their work, along with a stipend of £50.

Key dates and procedure:

  • Competition announcement: 14 March ✅
  • Prompts announcement: 21 March ✅
  • Submission opens: 1 June
  • Submission deadline: 1 August 
  • Shortlist announcement: 1 September 
  • Interviews: 10–20 September 
  • Winners announcement: 30 September 

For more information on The Harbinger Prize 2025, including submission guidelines, how to create your profile, our selection criteria, and updates on the deliberation process, stay tuned to our newsletter and social media channels. Follow us on Instagram: @harbingersmagazine

Join us in empowering young voices to tackle the challenges of our time through journalism!

Meet The Harbinger Prize winners of 2024