As part of celebration to mark Uganda@50, the Uganda Youth Network is organizing a “National Youth Essay Writing Competition 2012" under the following three categories.
CATEGORY-I (15-19 YEARS):
- The role of young people in building Social and National Cohesion.
- A peaceful political transition – the role of the youth
CATEGORY-II (HIGHER INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING):
- Embracing Uganda’s patchwork heritage for National Cohesion.
- A peaceful political transition in Uganda – a pillar for National Cohesion
CATEGORY- III (OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH):
- Political overview of Uganda over the last 50 years; the challenges and strategies for National Cohesion.
- The creation of more districts and its implication to the EAC regional integration agenda.
ELIGIBILITY:
- All the youth who fall under the above mentioned categories are eligible to participate in this competition.
- All writers should not exceed 32 years of age.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE WRITERS:
- The essay should be written in English language with a total length of 1500 to 2000 words on one topic only.
- The essay should be on A4 size paper typed in font size 12 and double spaced.
- Preference will be given to the work exhibiting good knowledge and understanding of the relevant topic.
- The essay should be well structured, focused with coherent arguments.
- The essay should reflect analytical thinking and critical insight.
AWARDS:
- The three best winners from each category shall be rewarded with:
- Cash award and a certificates as follows;
- UYONET will reward the first position with UGX: 200, 000 second position with UGX: 150,000 and third with UGX: 100, 0000.
- All the three winners in each category will be fully sponsored to attend the inaugural East Africa Regional Youth Conference scheduled for August 10 – 11, 2012 at Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo.
- Best overall essay to be published in UYONET’s 10th anniversary magazine and an opportunity to be interviewed for the National Cohesion audiovisual Documentary set to lay foundation for dynamic discussions and actions on the subject.
SUBMISSION
The essay should be submitted latest 5:00pm on 20th July, 2012, along with the following: all the contact details of the writer including e-mail address, Phone number and physical location.
The essays can be posted, hand delivered or emailed to:
The Executive Director
Uganda Youth Network
Plot 378, Mosque Road - Off Nsimbiziwome- Bukoto
P.O Box 28611, Kampala
Tel; +256-312-276944
info@uyonet.or.ug
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: info@uyonet.or.ug
Website: http://www.uyonet.or.ug
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