Deadline- 28 October 2013
Global Energy Initiative has launched Global Energy Essay Contest which aims to engage participants in critical thinking and present their ideas and solutions to tackle key energy problems. The Global Energy Essay Contest provides a platform for students from all backgrounds with an opportunity to share and expand their unique understanding of the worldwide urgency surrounding these issues, and the opportunity to be recognized for important contributions to shaping a sustainable future for all.
For this contest the theme will be ” Decade of Sustainable Energy for All “. Participants will have the opportunity to win prize of up to US$1000.
Prizes/Benefits-
The First and Second place winners will receive US$1000 and $500, respectively as well as an invitation to the Global Energy Conference at the United Nations from December 11-12, 2013. The First place winner will also have a speaking opportunity during the award presentation ceremony. Airfare, accommodation and travel visa to New York will be covered. The top ten finalists will receive certificates from Global Energy Initiative.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- The essay contest is open to all students from across the world that are currently enrolled in university working towards a degree program (B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S, M.B.A, M.Ed., Ph.D., etc). Students from all disciplines who have an interest in energy and sustainability issues are encouraged to apply
- The essay must be written in English, typed and double-spaced
- The essay should contain between 1,200 to 1,500 words (excluding bibliography and citations)
- Collaborations between groups of individuals is not allowed
- Students must produce their own work and use proper citations where appropriate. Common styles such as APA or MLA are acceptable and should be consistent throughout the essay
- References should appear as endnotes, not footnotes
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