Opportunities from Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica — School of International Relations

The competition invites essays on Costa Rica's relationship with the Pacific Alliance across themes such as gender and social inclusion, foreign policy and development cooperation, trade/investment, and environment/sustainability. Three winners will each receive one round-trip flight from San José to one of Mexico City, Bogotá or Medellín, a set of books and publication of the winning essay. The official rules state that ticket taxes and fees are borne by the winner.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and enrolled during 2026 in a bachelor's or licenciatura programme at a public or private university in Costa Rica, in any field. Entries must be original, submitted under a pseudonym with a separate identity plica, and comply with the official formatting and documentary requirements. The official rules prohibit the use of artificial intelligence to draft the essay.