Deadline: 30 June 2012
Open to: Anyone up to 25 years old (as of June 30, 2012)
Prize: 1st prize winner will receive 100,000 Yen (approx. US$1,300), 2nd prize winner will receive 50,000 Yen (approx. US$650), 3rd prize winner will receive a gift. 1st prize winners will be invited to the award ceremony in Tokyo, Japan scheduled for November 2012 (travel expenses will be covered by the organizers).
Description
As today’s young people are crucial for the shaping of our future, it is imperative that they are enabled to develop to their full potential. UNESCO’s objective is to help empower young people, reaching out to them, responding to their expectations and ideas, and fostering useful and long-lasting skills.
This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, imagination and initiative of the world’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world.
The theme of the contest is “Creating the Future We Want”
Future begins with the vision we hold now. What kind of future do you wish to create for yourself and the world? Please share your dream and ideas for making it a reality.
Eligibility
Essays may be submitted by anyone up to 25 years old (as of June 30, 2012) in one of the following age categories:
- Children (ages up to 14)
- Youth (ages 15 – 25)
Prize
The following awards will be given in the Children’s category and Youth category respectively:
- 1st Prize: Certificate and prize of 100,000 Yen (approx. US$1,300)
- 2nd Prize: Certificate and prize of 50,000 Yen (approx. US$650)
- 3rd Prize: Certificate and gift
- Honorable Mention: Certificate and gift
Application
Please send your entries to:
International Essay Contest
c/o The Goi Peace Foundation
1-4-5 Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093 Japan
OR Send online
* For inquires, please contact essay@goipeace.or.jp
Entries must be received by June 30, 2012.
sorry, i could not get the email address where to send the essay so can you pls send me the steps how to send the essay
Dear Roshni,
You can submit your essay right where it says "Click here to send your Essay Online". Here is the direct link http://www.goipeace-essaycontest.org/
Regards,
Mladiinfo
Can I send more than one entry?
Dear Shuklapunit,
For any additional information you need, please do contact the organizers. Mladiinfo is only informing about different opportunities.
Kind regards, Mladiinfo
im trying to send it online..but the link doesn't work!!
Dear Reema,
For any problems concerning applying, please do contact the organizers. However, the link to the offical website works.
Kind regards,
Mladiinfo team
what date certificate will be receive?
For such concerns please contact the organizers. Note that Mladiinfo only informs about different opportunities.
Regards,
Mladiinfo team