Submissions are invited for the International Essay Writing Contest by The Institute for Youth in Policy. Submit entries by June 9, 2023!
About The Institute for Youth in Policy
The Institute for Youth in Policy is a forward-thinking Institute equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to revitalise democracy.
As a part of this, the Institute pioneers student-led, nonpartisan initiatives in the areas of policy, innovation, education, and discourse.
By providing individuals with opportunities to engage in meaningful, hands-on experiences, they cultivate the next generation of civic-minded leaders.
About the International Essay Writing Contest
The Institute for Youth in Policy International Essay Writing Contest is an opportunity for students to use their voice and writing ability in order to think critically about the state of politics in their country and declare the change they hope to see, all while competing for cash prizes and opportunities to get their writing published!
Essay Prompt
Countless countries around the world suffer from a plethora of issues – economic hardship, social turmoil, political polarisation, pandemic recovery, unreliable leadership, corrupt governance, warfare and conflict, the list goes on. If you were elected the leader of your country, what would you do to address the issues your country faces in order to build a more prosperous society?
Essays Will be Evaluated According to..
- Insight: Does the essay provide unique or interesting insights, analysis or perspectives on its subject matter?
- Impact: Is the significance or impact of the issue(s) being discussed, idea(s) being brought up, or point-of-views being communicated sufficiently captured in the essay?
- Clarity and organisation: Is the essay easy to understand, with a clear and logical flow?
- Style: Is the essay engaging and well-written, with appropriate yet compelling tone, language and syntax for the subject matter?
Eligibility Criteria
- Any student, in any country, who is enrolled in an accredited high school or college/university at the time of submitting their essay is eligible to participate in the Institute for Youth in Policy International Essay Contest and compete for the prizes.
- Students taking academic gap years or semesters are also eligible.
- No current employees of the Institute for Youth in Policy, however, will be permitted to enter the contest.
Submission Guidelines
- Essays can take the form of anything from an analytical research paper to a personal narrative to allegorical fiction. This means essays can be written in any citation style or with no citations at all if it is not a research-heavy paper.
- Word Limit: 1,250 words.
- Submission Deadline: June 9, 2023.
- All essays should be submitted as a .docx or a PDF document.
- All essays should include your name as well as a title for your essay.
- Cover pages are acceptable but not necessary.
- Essays should be written in an easily readable font size (11 or 12 pt.) with a professional font style (Times New Roman, Arial, etc.).
How to Submit?
To submit your essay, click here and then click on the ‘Submit’ tab.
Prizes
- 1st: As the first place winner of the international essay contest, you will be given the opportunity to publish your essay in the inaugural issue of YIP’s magazine, The Democratic Toolkit, as well as on their website, giving you the chance to showcase your writing to a wide audience and make a real impact with your words. Additionally, the first place winner will also receive a $250 (Rs. 20k+) prize and a special winner’s certificate to recognise their incredible achievement.
- 2nd: The second place winner will also be afforded the opportunity to publish their essay on the Institute’s website in order to showcase their writing and ideas. In addition, they will receive a certificate of recognition as the second place winner to commemorate their achievement.
- 3rd: The third place winner will also be given the opportunity to publish their essay on their website and to receive a certificate recognising their achievement.
Click here to read the official guidelines of the International Essay Writing Contest by The Institute for Youth in Policy [Prizes of Rs. 20k + Certificates].
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