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ME/CFS San Diego Essay Contest

Welcome to the ME/CFS San Diego Essay Contest page! Our annual contest aims to engage students in critical conversations around Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) by encouraging research, advocacy, and innovative thinking. Each year, we invite students from various disciplines to submit essays that contribute to raising awareness, enhancing understanding, and advancing solutions for ME/CFS and related conditions.

The contest is an opportunity for students to share their insights, explore solutions, and propose impactful ideas that can make a difference for those living with ME/CFS. Whether through cutting-edge research, advocacy for structural reforms, or suggestions for improved public awareness and healthcare practices, we are proud to foster a platform that elevates the voices of the next generation of leaders in this field.

The 2025–2026 UC San Diego ME/CFS Essay Contest invites students to imagine a future where people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) can truly thrive.

Students are asked to propose an idea, big or small, personal or systemic, that could improve the lives of people living with ME/CFS. For more information about our current contest, please go to: ME/CFS San Diego Essay Current Contest Details

Current and Past Winners

We are proud of the talented individuals who have participated in the contest, and we celebrate their contributions to this important cause. Visit the links below to learn more about our current winners, as well as their award-winning essays.

24-25 UCSD Essay Contest Winners
2026 UCSD Essay Contest Winners will be listed here and at 25-26 UCSD Essay Contest Winners in early Spring 2026

Essay Contest Details

Interested in participating in our next contest? You can find details on how to submit your essay, past eligibility criteria, deadlines, and more. Be sure to check back for updates on future contests and how you can make a difference in the lives of ME/CFS patients!

Current ME/CFS San Diego and UCSD Essay Contest 2025-2026: 25-26 Essay Contest Rules, Instructions, and Resources

Past Contest Rules

ME/CFS San Diego and UCSD Essay Contest 2024-2025: 24-25 Past Essay Contest Rules, Instructions, and Resources

Thank you to all our participants, and we look forward to continuing to build a community dedicated to raising awareness and advancing solutions for ME/CFS.

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