Goi Peace Foundation International Essay Contest 2023 for Young People [Cash Prizes Worth Rs. 90k + Certificates]: Register by June 15

Applications are invited for the Goi Peace Foundation International Essay Contest 2023 for Young People.

This annual essay 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.

“Youth Creating a Peaceful Future”

What does a peaceful world look like to you? How can young people work together, using creative ideas and approaches to realize a peaceful future? Please share your specific ideas.

Essays may be submitted by anyone up to 25 years old (as of June 15, 2023) in one of the following age categories:

Essays must be 700 words or less in English or French, or 1600 characters or less in Japanese. Essays must be typed, with your name and essay title included at the top of the first page.

There are no particular rules regarding formatting (font style, size, line space, etc.). However, essays must be submitted in either MS Word (DOC/DOCX) or PDF format.

Your name and essay title are not included in the word count limit.

The following awards will be given in the Children’s category and Youth category respectively:

1st Prize: Certificate, the prize of 100,000 Yen (approx. US$740 as of Feb. 2023), and gift.
2nd Prize: Certificate, the prize of 50,000 Yen (approx. US$370 as of Feb. 2023), and gift.
3rd Prize: Certificate and gift.
Honorable Mention: Certificate and gift.

Note:

June 15, 2023.