Entries are now accepted for the 31st Eisaku Sato Essay Contest. The theme of the 2015 contest is: ‘ Describe the current relationship between the USA and China with reference to their respective responsibilities and roles in international society. Discuss how the United Nations could work with these two super-powers in order to tackle global issues more effectively.’
The Eisaku Sato Contest was inaugurated in 1980, and has been held annually since 1990. It is organized by the Eisaku Sato memorial Foundation for Cooperation with the United Nations University, which was established by the late Eisaku Sato, former Prime Minister of Japan, with the monetary award that he received with his 1974 Nobel Peace Prize.
WORTH
- A grand prize- ¥500,000
- A second prize- ¥200,000
- And several honourable mentions- ¥50,000 each will be awarded
ELIGIBILITY
- This international contest is open to anyone who has interest in both the United Nations University and the designated contest topic
- There are no restrictions as to age, nationality or profession
- Essay may be written in either English (3,000-6,000 words) or Japanese (8,000-16,000 characters)
- Submission must be original and unpublished papers, and must include reference notes and a bibliography if other authors’ works are cited.
DEADLINE: 31st March, 2015
To apply and for more information visit here
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