APPLY: Economic Research Forum (ERF)/ World Bank Egypt Youth Essay Competition for Addressing Youth Employment in Egypt (50,000 + Egyptian Pound Prize)

In partnership with the Economic Research Forum (ERF), the World Bank announces a Call for Essays addressing Youth Employment in Egypt.

WORTH

• The essay competition offers recognition and financial awards.
• In addition to a certificate of achievement to all finalists, you will be able to present your idea to an audience of policy makers, sector specialists and other stakeholders.
• The best three essays will be published online by the World Bank and by the Economic Research Forum on their websites.
• The author of the best essay will receive 20,000 Egyptian pounds. The second and third place winners will be awarded 15,000 and 10,000 Egyptian pounds, respectively.

ELIGIBILITY

• Any Egyptian up to 29 years old
• The essay can be written in Arabic or English and has to be under 2,500 words.
• An abstract of up to 250 words is required. The essay needs to contain: (a) title; (b) abstract with a concise summary of key messages; (c) simple structure with introduction, argument, and conclusion; (d) clear list of recommendations; and (e) bibliography.
• Please acknowledge all references and add a complete bibliography, which is not part of the word count.

DEADLINE: November 5 2016

To apply and for more information visit here