Deadline- 30 June 2013
Participants are invited to participate in International Essay Competition organized by The Goi Peace Foundation and UNESCO. The theme for this competition is “The Power of Culture to Create a Better Future”. This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, imagination 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.
Eligibility & Criteria-
Essays may be submitted by anyone up to 25 years old (as of June 30, 2013) in one of the following age categories-
- Children (ages up to 14)
- Youth (ages 15 – 25)
Prizes–
- 1st Prize: Certificate and prize of 100,000 Yen (approx. US$1,140 as of January 2013)
- 2nd Prize: Certificate and prize of 50,000 Yen (approx. US$570)
- 3rd Prize: Certificate and gift
- Honorable mention: Certificate and gift
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