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The Harvard Crimson

The Harvard Crimson runs 4 checked opportunities for children on WiWit, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

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.

Affiliations

Harvard University (Student Organization)Crimson Education (Partner)ASDAN China (Partner)

Programs Offered

  • Harvard Crimson Global Case Competition (HCGCC)
  • Harvard Crimson Business Competition (HCBC)
  • Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition (HCGEC)
  • Harvard Crimson Global Quiz Bowl Competition
  • Summer Journalism Academy
  • Daily Newspaper Publication

Achievements

  • Nation's oldest continuously published daily college newspaper.
  • Training ground for numerous Pulitzer Prize winners and notable alumni.
  • Organizes one of the world's largest high school business case competitions.
  • Financially and editorially independent from Harvard University.
  • Alumni include U.S. Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy.

Leadership

  • McKenna E. McKrell , President (The Harvard Crimson)
  • Tilly R. Robinson , Managing Editor (The Harvard Crimson)
  • Jack D. Jassy , Business Manager (The Harvard Crimson)

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.

๐Ÿ‘ถFor children ages 11โ€“14
๐Ÿ Join from home
๐Ÿ’ฐ$55 registration

What your child could gain:

Problem-solving under time pressureTeam collaborationMathematical reasoning
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.

๐Ÿ‘ถFor children ages 13โ€“18
๐Ÿ Join from home
๐Ÿ’ฐ$20 registration

What your child could gain:

Business acumenCritical thinkingPublic speaking
Competition

Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition (HCGEC)

by The Harvard Crimson

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

๐Ÿ‘ถFor children ages 10โ€“18
๐Ÿ Join from home
๐Ÿ’ฐ$20 registration

What your child could gain:

Essay writingCritical thinkingPersuasive writing
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.

๐Ÿ‘ถFor children ages 11โ€“17
๐ŸŒOnline or in-person
๐Ÿ’ฐ$300 registration

What your child could gain:

Business plan developmentPresentation skillsTeam leadership

Quick Facts

Type
Educational Company
Founded
1873
Opportunities
4 on WiWit

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