Deadline: 15 June 2018
Young people from around the world are invited to apply for the 2018 International Essay Contest for Young People organized by the Goi Peace Foundation, a Key Partner of the Global Action Programme on ESD (GAP).
The annual contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity 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 for this year’s contest is “THE CHANGE I WANT TO MAKE”.
Award Information
The following awards will be given in the Children’s category and Youth category respectively:
- 1st Prize: Certificate, prize of 100,000 Yen (approx. US$900 as of February 2018) and gift … 1 entrant
- 2nd Prize: Certificate, prize of 50,000 Yen (approx. US$450 as of February 2018) and gift … 2 entrants
- 3rd Prize: Certificate and gift … 5 entrants
- Honorable Mention: Certificate and gift … 25 entrants
Eligibility Criteria
- Anyone up to 25 year old is eligible to apply.
- All nationalities can participate from anywhere in the world.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit International Essay Contest.