- The Commonwealth Youth Essay Award invites young people across the Commonwealth to explore the connection between trade and climate change and propose how trade policy can be a part of the solution to the climate crisis.
- The Commonwealth consists of 56 member countries with a total population of 2.7 billion, where over 60% are aged between 15 and 29. For more than 50 years, the Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) has focused on empowering youth, seeing it as essential for economic growth and inclusive development.
- In collaboration with the Secretariat's Trade Competitiveness Section, the CYP invites young people to take part in this essay competition to amplify their voices in climate action and policy.
Eligibility Requirements for the Commonwealth Youth Essay Competition 2024:
To enter the Commonwealth Youth Essay Competition, you need to:
- Be between 18-29 years old and a citizen of a Commonwealth country.
- Your essay should not exceed 2,000 words, including in-text references and footnotes (reference list not included).
- Use full referencing in any style for both in-text citations and the reference list.
- Submit your entry as a single PDF or Word file, with 1.5 spacing, using Times New Roman font.
Benefits of the Commonwealth Youth Essay Award:
- First prize: £1,000
- Second and third prizes: £500 each
- The top three essays will be published in the Trade Competitiveness Briefing Series and presented at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa in October.
Essay Topic and Submission Guidelines:
Topic: "How can trade and trade policy address an aspect of the climate crisis in your country?"
For your essay, identify a specific problem related to the climate crisis in your country, explain its connection to the climate crisis, and describe how trade or trade policy can help address it.
When applying for the essay award, you will need to submit the following details and documents:
Required Information:
- Name
- Age
- Nationality
- Contact Information: Email, address, and telephone number
- CV or Short Bio
How to Apply for the Commonwealth Youth Essay Award (Step by Step):
- Click the button below to visit the Commonwealth's official webpage.
- Prepare your essay and thoroughly check it for any errors.
- Email your essay and personal details to tcs@commonwealth.int by August 21, 2024.
- If you have any questions about the competition, you can contact tcs@commonwealth.int.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Essays will be judged based on the originality of the problems identified and the solutions proposed.
- The quality of writing and alignment with international trade policy frameworks will also be considered.
Winners will be notified of their selection by September 2, 2024.
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