Give 2 Nigeria (G2N) invites senior secondaryschool (High Schools) and undergraduates for the Responsible Citizen Student Essay Competition 2011, to submit essay on the subject of Responsible Citizenship.
The aims of the essay contest are: To
* Deepen understanding and appreciation of the expectation and benefits of responsible citizenship;
* Engage students in the debate on the role of citizens in the Nigerian society;
* Strengthen students' research, writing, and reasoning skills; and
* Develop a culture of giving amongst Nigerian students.
Essay Topic
Each essay submission should cover the following:
1. What are the key responsibilities of Nigerian citizens?
2. Describe your role and impact in a social cause or community initiative?
Who is Eligible?
The essay contest is open to all senior secondary school (high school) and undergraduate students in Nigeria or overseas.
Guideline
Eligible students are invited to submit their original work, highlighting the value of responsible citizenship, as well as their personal contributions to a social cause or community issue. The essay should be no longer than 900 words, in English.
Submission Guideline
Applicants are invited to submit their essays in MS Word or PDF format only to info@give2nigeria.org with "Essay Submission" as the subject of the e-mail.
All informations required, including name, contact information, educational institution, and essay should be included in a single document. One essay is allowed per applicant. Joint submissions are not eligible for the prize.
Submission Deadline
The deadline for submission is August 31, 2011 at 12 a.m. GMT. Winners will be announced on October 1, 2011. All submissions must adhere to contest requirements.
The submitted essays are reviewed and judged by a panel selected by Give 2 Nigeria. The panel will evaluate the essays according to the criteria described and select 1st prize winners, one each, from the senior secondary school and undergraduate level, and 2nd prize winners, one each, from the senior secondary school andundergraduate level.
All winners will receive an award certificate. In line with its effort to encourage a culture of giving while supporting local charities, Give 2 Nigeria will make a cash donation of $500each to two registered charities in Nigeria, selected by each of the first prize winners. In addition, Give 2 Nigeria will make a cash donation of $250 each to two registered charities in Nigeria, selected by each of the second prize winners. The winning essays will be published online at http://www.give2nigeria.org, and in Give 2 Nigeria's newsletters.
For more details on the essay contest visit http://www.give2nigeria.org/page/essay-award
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