I just discovered the beauty of Essay competitions. Essay writing is a genre of writing that can be very rewarding. I have won a few in recent weeks (actually two).
The first was by the British council for a Radio Packaging and Presentation Skills learning programme. The second was for the Future Nigeria Writer’s training workshop. They didn’t come with a cash prize but they were tickets for opening the door to great learning that go a long way.
There are essays that come with a cash prize or something tangible and (of course) fame. They support the writer by giving him pecuniary gains and can go a long way to alleviate some stress in your life.
These essays below come with a cash prize. So get cracking.
Announcing 1st Money-Prized Essay Contest & Application to our 2010 Educational Festival
This year’s seminar would be held in Tanzania in order to enable our many East African applicants who for want of travel funds have not been able to enjoy the life-enriching encounters to do just that. And there is a money-prized essay contest open to all Africans between the ages of 18-35 as well.More details here
Be among the 3 winners of $350 each and global profilling by submitting a page essay on the topic
"Discuss any skill, knowledge, technology, issue, product etc that Nigeria can develop, master and begin to teach the rest of the world as a leading nation in that field by 2020 and beyond"
Eligibility - Nigerian youths 18-3years of age resident in Nigeria.
Deadline - entry closes April 15th, 2010. Winners announced in May 2010
Submit entries with CV, Passport photograph and a referee to competition@ youngstarsfounda tion.org
Organiser: Youngstars Foundation Jos with support from Skipsted Ideation, Denmark.
Preamble:
The time has come for Nigeria to become a leading country in a field of endeavour and contribute in making the world a better place. To achieve this, it is time we begin to think about areas we can develop further, master and become the best in such fields such that the rest of the world can learn from us. Different countries of the world have today become known for one thing or the other, the Chinese have become known for herbal medicine as well as technology, Japan became known for technology also. India is also becoming a hub for ICT. USA is known for commerce and industries. The Asian Tigers also are known for all kinds of manufacturing. It is time Nigeria becomes known for something it is teaching and giving the world. Young people can lead in this discuss as we are sure to be the major actors come 2020 and beyond.
Winning essays shall be essays that are
Clear about the idea is it proposing that can make Nigeria a leading nation
Demonstrates good historical background about the issue being discussed
Point how Nigeria can begin to develop this field over a long term period
Grammar, creativity and simple use of English can make a huge difference.
Selection and Judges
From the pool of entries, 10 essays shall be selected and posted online for our team of local and international judges to evaluate and score up to 60points. After their scoring, the audience shall be invited to vote for their winning essays covering 30points. Youngstars shall have a 10point score to also award. After this process, the 3 winners shall be announced.
Waivers
By submitting your essays, you agree to waive the following
Ø Appealing against the final decisions of those announced winners for any reason whatsoever.
Ø The essay once submitted to Youngstars becomes the full property of Youngstars Development Initiative, and by that the organisation is free to use the essays and articles for any other interactions it deems fit.
Enquiries:
(+234) 8065479817, (+234) 7035538876
or competition@ youngstarsfounda tion.org, ystar27@yahoo. com
The Center for International Private Enterprise invites young people to share their ideas on how to create opportunities for youth to strengthen democracy and the private sector in their own countries.Details Here
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