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TDS Bridges Writing Competition in Nairobi:Students from all Over the World can Apply

Deadline: 31 October 2015

International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) is currently inviting university students from all over the world to join TDS Bridges Writing Competition.

The Bridges Network of periodicals has become a core resource in classrooms across the world. This year, there is an opportunity for students to participate. The TDS Bridges Writing Competition will give university students a platform to express their views about pressing topics on the trade and sustainability agenda. Participants are encouraged to provoke discussion, be constructive, and convince the jury.

All contributions will be evaluated by an independent jury composed of renowned experts in the field of trade and sustainable development, as well as by the Bridges Network periodicals editors.

Competition Topics

  • Trade Governance Structures: Working Together for a Better Future.
  • Africa’s Integration into the Global Economy: Is it Africa’s Time to Shine?
  • Trade in a Post-2015 Era: The Time is Right.

Competition Prize

First Prize

  • Participate in the TDS in Nairobi and have access to all open sessions and events.
  • All expenses will be paid including travel, hotel accommodation and meals.
  • Receive USD 1000 prize money.
  • The winning essay will be published in ICTSD’s Bridges series in 6 languages.
  • Promotion of the article across ICTSD social networks.

Runners Up

  • Receive USD 500 prize money
  • The runners up essays will be published in ICTSD’s Bridges series in 6 languages.
  • Promotion of the article across ICTSD social networks.

Eligibility Criteria

  • To be eligible you must:
    • Be enrolled in any field of study in a recognised, accredited university from any country.
    • Have graduated in 2015.
  • Entries are welcome from students from 18 years and older.
  • Entrants must hold a passport that has been valid for at least six months and has three blank pages. This is necessary for obtaining a visa to enter Kenya. ICTSD will assist in the visa application process for the winner.

How to Apply

Applicants must fill the online application form available on the website.

For more information, please visit Writing Competition.