The Ghada Award for Young Writers
In memory of a lost early young and writer we invite young writers of both creative and expository styles to a competition meant to encourage and foster early signs of genius in writing and to steer our gifted young writers in the right direction for the development of their interests.
Rules, Terms and Conditions
The award is offered in honour of the memory of Ghada-Siham Mujtaba Mahasi (14th Nov.1994 – 24th April.2010)
The Ghada award offers prizes that include electronic gadgets, monetary and symbolic gifts for the best writer and the two runners-up.
10 works (3 winners + 7 runners-up) will be published in a booklet to be marketed for maintaining continuous awards for young writers and the publication of their works.
Entry Rules:
1. Articles can be in English or Arabic Language.
2. Contestants should be girls and boys of 12 to 18 years old – unrestricted level of Education.
3. Free choice of topic relevant to personal experiences, current affairs, or social phenomena in Sudanese people lives, or a story or poem.
4. Articles should be between 750 -1000 words in length.
5. Articles should be either written in black ball point, clear handwriting or typed, on one face side of A4 paper.
6. Articles should be written, edited, and handed in by the contestant him/herself.
7. Participants should include the following along with their work:
• Written consent of the joint guardian of the copyright in a booklet referred to above, without prejudice to the rights of the author or literary rights in the future publication of his/her text.
• A sentence of not more than 25 words describing the topic.
• A copy of Birth certificate.
• A contact number or e-mail address.
8. Deadline: We will be receiving articles until 21st of October 2010.
9. All materials must be submitted:
• Sent electronically to the following email: theghadaaward@gmail.com
• Submitted in person as hard copies at the following collection centres:
Holm English School (Alma’ Mora – Khartoum) Kibieda International Schools (Alamarat – Khartoum) King Fahd Private School (Kober – Bahri, Alhigra or Alwadi Street – Omdurman)
* Collection Boxes will be placed at the Reception Office of the schools mentioned above*
10. The Selection Committees are composed of a President and three other members who are specialised linguists. The English Language Contest Selection Committee is headed by Uztaza Asha Musa AlSaid, and the Arabic Language Contest Selection Committee is headed by Dr. Huda Mahmoud Abubakr.
11. Some of the contestants will be called for an interview to verify authenticity of his/her topic.
12. Any signs of plagiarism will disqualify the contestant.
13. The Committee will be looking for the following:
• Ideas, their relevance and coherence
• Style of presentation
• Language used: fluency and accuracy
14. The results of the contest will be announced on 14th November 2010.
For more information please contact: (+249) 910458045 or (+249) 918710638 Or send an email to theghadaaward@gmail.com
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