Katherine Branson Essay Prize 2026
Open to: All Medical Students
Prize: £100
Submission Deadline: Sunday 29th March 2026
We are delighted to announce that the annual Katherine Branson Essay Competition is now open! Undergraduate medical students are invited to submit a 600 - 800 word essay on the following question:
Are women in leadership born or made?
The winner will win £100.
Please Note: Competition entry for MWF members is free of charge and non-members will be charged £10 to enter at the point of submission. Submissions that do not follow the entry requirements will not be accepted and the entry fee is non-refundable.
Closing date for all entries is strictly: Sunday 29th March 2026 at Midnight.
To enter the competition, please sign up as a member and email your essay to:
To view last years winners, please click here: https://medicalwomensfederation.org.uk/news-events/competitions/winners-entries
