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2012 UNESCO International Essay Contest for Young People

2012 UNESCO International Essay Contest for Young People

Total Prize:$0

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UNESCO INTERNATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

  • Organized by The Goi Peace Foundation and UNESCO
  • Endorsed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan; Japanese National Commission for UNESCO; Japan Private High School Federation; Japan Broadcasting Corporation; Nikkei Inc.; Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education
  • Supported by Felissimo Corporation

THEME: “CREATING THE FUTURE WE WANT”– Future begins with the vision we hold now. What kind of future do you wish to create for yourself and the world? Please share your dream and ideas for making it a reality.

GUIDELINES:

  1. Essays may be submitted by anyone up to 25 years old (as of June 30, 2012) in one of the following age categories:
    • Children (ages up to 14)
    • Youth (ages 15 – 25)
  2. Essays must be 800 words or less in English, French, Spanish or German; or 1600 characters or less in Japanese, typed or printed.
  3. Essays must have a cover page indicating
    • category (Children or Youth)
    • essay title
    • your name
    • address
    • phone number
    • e-mail
    • nationality
    • age as of June 30, 2012
    • gender
    • school name (if applicable)
      Teachers and youth directors may submit a collection of essays from their class or group. Please enclose a list of participants’ names and the name and contact information of the submitting teacher or director.
    • word count.
      (Entries missing any of the above information will not be considered.)
  4. Entries may be submitted by mail or online.
    (IMPORTANT: To send your essay online, you must go to the online registration page at www.goipeace.or.jp and follow the required steps.)
  5. Essays must be original and unpublished.
  6. Essays must be written by one person. Co-authored essays are not accepted.
  7. Copyright of the essays entered will be assigned to the organizers.

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Event Facts:

Deadline:

30/Jun/2012

Starts On: 20/Feb/2012 (Registration now closed)
Duration: 18 weeks and 5 days
Type: Competition >> Essay
Field: Business & Economics
Art & Design
Technology & Engineering
Architecture
Law
Medical
Social Sciences & Humanities
Media & Communication
Life Science
Organizer: The Goi Peace Foundation
Location: Japan
Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish
Participation Fee: No
Expenses Covered: Accommodation Travel Food
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    • tahir ayaz
    • tahir ayaz 12/05/2012 12:12:30
    • Tahir Ayaz Toor
      A really great activity by UNESCO. Its a good step for judging the youth thinking about future and what they want in future.
      thank you
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