In 1993, a few individuals decided to take a stance against corruption and created Transparency International. Twenty years later – we are continuing the global fight against corruption. Among the activities to ring in Transparency International’s 20th anniversary are a youth writing competition, youth photo competition and live events around the world – all to raise awareness about the corrosive problem of corruption and how it can be tackled. The deadline for this year’s competitions is 1 July 2013.
theme:
What can young people do to stop corruption?
Eligibility and Criteria
Whether you’re a student who loves to write or a paid contributor– everyone is encouraged to apply.
In order to be an eligible participant of the 2013 youth writing competition, applicants MUST:
- Be between 18 and 30 years of age on 1 September, 2013
- Submit a written document in PDF or Word format. No hard copy submissions will be accepted.
- Be sure that your work is unpublished and free from plagiarism.
- (*Transparency International, its chapter affiliates, and Water Integrity Network staff are ineligible for competition.)
- Each entrant may submit a only one submission. All entrees must be sent electronically.
- Maximum 600 words in English only.
- By submitting an entry, the contestant confirms that he/she owns the right to all his/her written submissions and that the rights of persons included in his/her written submissions have not been violated.
Prizes and Benefits
Three prizes are up for grabs. The jury will select three winners and award each one of the following:
- First – A paid trip to Berlin to participate in a Transparency International event in November; work published on Thomson Reuters Foundation; a tablet computer
- Second – Work published on Thomson Reuters Foundation; a tablet computer
- Third – Work published on Thomson Reuters Foundation; up to €250 worth of books
The winners will be announced on International Youth Day, 12 August 2013 and will receive a certificate.
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