The ACGEM Youth Essay Competition is an opportunity for young individuals to showcase their perspectives and insights on various global issues through the art of essay writing. ACGEM, which stands for Advancement of Consulting, Globalization, Education, and Management, organizes this competition with the aim of encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and the exchange of ideas among youth worldwide.
Participants are typically invited to submit essays on topics ranging from sustainable development and environmental conservation to entrepreneurship, innovation, and social justice. The competition often seeks essays that propose innovative solutions to contemporary challenges or provide thought-provoking analyses of current trends and issues.
Winners of the ACGEM Youth Essay Competition may receive recognition for their work, including certificates, publication opportunities, and sometimes monetary prizes. Additionally, their essays may be shared with a wider audience to inspire dialogue and action on the addressed topics.
The ACGEM Youth Essay Competition serves as a platform for young voices to be heard, fostering a culture of intellectual engagement and contributing to the advancement of global understanding and collaboration.
The African Center for Governance and Economic Management (ACGEM) is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting essay competition on the theme: “Embracing Homegrown Democracy in Africa: Unlocking the Potential of African Democracies”.
In pursuit of fostering intellectual discourse and promoting innovative ideas for the advancement of governance and economic management in Africa, ACGEM invites young scholars, students, policymakers, and thought leaders from across Africa to engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the subject of homegrown democracy in Africa.
Benefits
- 1st Place:
- $3000 cash prize
- All-expense-paid trip to ACGEM headquarters in Accra for a 1-month internship
- 2nd Place:
- $2000 cash prize
- 3rd Place:
- $1000 cash prize
Requirements For The ACGEM Youth Essay Competition
- Open to citizens of African countries between the ages of 18 – 35.
ACGEM Youth Essay Competition Selection Process
Selection process
Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of distinguished experts in the fields of governance, economics, and democracy. Entries will be judged on the basis of originality, clarity, depth of analysis, and relevance to the competition theme.
Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: June, 28th 2024.
- Winners Announcement: September, 30th 2024.
Method of Application
- Essays should be written in English and should not exceed 5000 words.
- Essays should be formatted in Times New Roman, with a font size of 12, and a line spacing of 1.5.
- Submissions should be emailed to info@acgemafrica.org and copied to saajida@acgemafrica.org.
- All submissions should include a cover letter with the participant’s name, contact information, and a brief profile not exceeding 500
Application Deadline: March 31, 2024.
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