Participate in the United Nations Essay Writing Competition 2024 | Win a Trip to Austria
Are you passionate about combating corruption and making a global impact? This is your chance! The United Nations is inviting young people to participate in an Essay Writing Competition, offering a unique opportunity to share your ideas on how to tackle one of the world’s most pressing issues. Winners will have the chance to win a fully-funded trip to Austria and contribute to the global fight against corruption.
The Global Resource for Anti-Corruption Education and Youth Empowerment (GRACE) is thrilled to announce an international online essay competition focused on Integrity, Ethics, and Anti-Corruption. This competition encourages young minds to explore creative solutions to the challenges of corruption and make a meaningful contribution to the global discourse on this critical issue.
Why Participate?
Competition Details
- Host Country: Austria
- Host Organization: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
- Competition Location: Online
Benefits of Participation:
- Compete online, making it accessible from anywhere.
- Be one of 20 winners who will receive a certificate of achievement.
- Winners will be invited to Vienna for a UNODC youth empowerment workshop in November or December 2024.
- Get your essay published on the official GRACE website.
- Enjoy a fully-funded trip to Vienna, including airfare, visa, and accommodation.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age: Participants must be between 18 and 30 years old.
- Content: Essays must be original, not copied from other sources.
- Submission: Follow all competition instructions and submit your entry before the deadline.
How to Apply:
- Write an essay in English, no longer than three pages, discussing the current situation of corruption in your country. Include details on what the government, civil society organizations, or individuals are doing to address it.
- Share your personal experiences with how corruption affects you, your family, or your community.
- Describe an initiative in your community that aims to prevent corruption, and if possible, connect it to the roadmap ideas.
- Shortlisted candidates will need to submit a 2-minute video introducing themselves and summarizing their essay’s main ideas.
- National Identity Card and Valid Passport for traveling to Vienna.
- Any additional documents needed for international travel.
- Last Date to Apply: September 1, 2024