YouthActionNet Global Citizenship Essay Contest
As citizens of an increasing inter-connected world, we all share certain responsibilities toward others – in our community and around the globe – as well as to the natural environment that sustains us. Do you consider yourself a global citizen? Why or why not? In a 700-word essay, elaborate on how you exercise your role as a global citizen. Why do you feel global citizenship is important? What attitudes and behaviors do you strive to uphold? What specific actions have you undertaken in realizing your role within today’s “global village?” What obstacles do you face – in your own life and within society at large?
Successful essays will:
- Tell a story and engage readers through the use of a specific anecdote(s) or examples.
- Be inspiring and use concise, descriptive language. We’re not looking for an academic treatise, but a passionate, heartfelt essay.
- Highlight the role of the individual, or a group of individuals, in promoting the value of global citizenship.
Guidelines:
- Essays may be submitted individuals ages 15 to 29.
- Essays must be 700 words or less, typed or printed in English.
- Essays must have a cover page indicating:
Essay title
Your name
Address
Phone number
Fax number
Email address
Nationality
Age
Gender
- Entries may be submitted by email (yan-info@youthactionnet.org) or fax (+1 410 347 1188), but must be received no later than March 15, 2006.
- Essays must be original and unpublished
- Essays must be written by one person. Co-authored essays are not accepted.
By submitting your essay, you give YouthActionNet permission to publish it in electronic or print form with proper acknowledgement.
Judging:
Essays will be assessed by a panel of YouthActionNet member judges against the following criteria:
- Clear, concise writing style with careful attention given to proofreading
and avoiding errors.
- Unity and coherence
- Originality and imagination
Deadline:
Entries must be received by March 15, 2006. Winners will be notified in advance and announced publicly on April 30, 2006 on the YouthActionNet website (www.youthactionnet.org).
Awards:
1st Prize: Certificate and prize of US$250 (1 entrant)
2nd Prize: Certificate and prize of US$150 (1 entrants)
Website:
http://www.youthactionnet.org/campaign/globalcitizenship/global.cfm
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