The Competition aims to have 3 categories of winners: the National, Regional and Continental. In this regard, ARSO is requesting all the National Standards Bodies (NSBs) in Africa to organise the competition at the National level and send out the attached documents (8th Continental Essay Concept Paper and Registration Form) to the various Universities /Colleges for the competition. The NSB is expected to conduct the competition at the National level. This entails sending out the relevant documents to Colleges/ Universities, receiving the essays from the participants, doing the assessment and awarding or giving recognition to the winners as appropriate to the NSB.
The organizers are inviting students in institutions of higher learning in Africa (Colleges/ Universities approved by their local commission of higher education) to submit their essays on the theme: “The role of Standardisation in promoting Arts, Culture and Heritage – The Creative Economy in Africa.” to their respective National Standards Bodies (NSBs) email addresses.
WORTH
There will be two levels of winners
At Regional level
- 1st position- USD 500
- 2nd position- USD 300
- 3rd position- USD 200
At Continental Level
- 1st position- (male and female) each USD 1000
- 2nd position- USD 800
- 3rd position- USD 500
ELIGIBILITY
- This Competition is open to citizens of all African countries below the age of 35years living in Africa and studying in a university/college recognised by the local commission for university education or equivalent body in their countries.
- Essays should be between 1000 and 1200 words
- Essays must be submitted in English or French.
- Essays should be double spaced and presented in Century Gothic, size 12.
DEADLINE: June 4 2021
To apply and for more information visit here
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