Submissions are invited for UPU International Letter Writing Competition for Young People 2024. The last date of submission is March 20, 2024.

About UPU

The Universal Postal Union is a United Nations specialized agency and the postal sector’s primary forum for international cooperation.

Competition Details

Since 1971, the UPU has encouraged young writers aged 9-15 to write letters on a given theme to win exciting prizes. The competition is an excellent way of making young people aware of the important role postal services play in our societies. It develops their skills in composition and their ability to express thoughts clearly. It also fosters enjoyment of letter writing and helps strengthen the bonds of international friendship.

The UPU’s secretariat, the International Bureau, chooses a theme annually and publicizes it each year. Participating countries then organize the competition at the national level through the Post, often with the support of the educational authorities and media.

In 2024, participants will be encouraged to reflect on the future of the world under the theme: “At 150 years old, the UPU has served people around the world for more than eight generations. The world has changed enormously since then. Write a letter to future generations about the world you hope they inherit.“

The best entry at the national level shall qualify as the official Indian entry for the International level Competition.

Eligibility

It is open to participants for age 9-15 years.

Content and Form

Composition must be presented in the form of Letter.

Language

English or any language listed in the 8th schedule of the Constitution of India.

Prizes

At Circle Level:

  • First Prize: Rs. 25,000/- and a certificate.
  • Second Prize: Rs. 10,000/- and a certificate.
  • Third Prize: Rs. Rs. 5,000/- and a certificate.

At National Level:

  • First Prize: Rs. 50,000/- and a Certificate.
  • Second Prize: Rs. 25,000/- and a Certificate.
  • Third Prize: Rs. 10,000/- and a Certificate.

At International Level:

The Universal Postal Union shall select the award-winning entries. The winners will receive a special medal (gold for first prize, silver for second, and bronze for third) and a certificate, as well as other prizes to commemorate their win (such other prizes to be decided by the UPU). The gold medalist may also be offered a trip to the UPU headquarters in Bern, Switzerland, or an alternative prize to be decided at the sole discretion of the UPU. Writers awarded a special mention will also receive a certificate as well as other prizes (such other prizes to be decided by the UPU).

How to Submit?

The competition shall be organized by the schools in such a way that the entries shall reach the Circles by 20.03.2024. Further, the circles shall evaluate all the entries and best three entries should reach the Directorate by 10.04.2024.

Submission Deadline

The last date of submission is March 20, 2024.

Click here to view the official notification of UPU International Letter Writing Competition for Young People 2024.

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