Kenya’s UK embassy announces Essay competition; Application process.
Kenya’s UK embassy announces essay competition; the competition will mark the 50th anniversary of the Commonwealth Youth Program.
The winner of the competition is expected to walk away with a trip to London for a week of educational and cultural activities.
The statement read,”The top winner from each category will be awarded a trip to London for a week of educational and cultural events culminating in a special awards ceremony at a royal palace.”
“Other winners would get Gold, Silver and Bronz awards during the special awards ceremony while all successful entries would receive a certificate of participation. Entries are open between March 16, and June 30, 2023,” read part of the statement.
Qualifications
The competition has junior and senior categories.
Applicants in the Senior category ought to be aged between 14 and 18 years. They should be able answer the following.
1.As Head of the Commonwealth, His Majesty the King is opening an international conference on the importance of young people in decision-making. Write his speech.
2. Does age matter?
3. The 2023 Year of Youth was a moment of significant social change, what was its impact on the world?
4. Script a dialogue between two people, with contrasting viewpoints, on an issue that divides generations.
Junior category should be under the age of 14. They should be able to answer the following.
1. In fiction and throughout history, young people have performed numerous acts of heroism. Choose your favourite young hero and write to them stating why you admire them.
2. What is your youthful superpower and how can it make a positive difference in the world?
3. You have been stranded on a planet where everyone is 18 years or under. Journal your experience.
Those interested,” Send your applicationto www(dot)royalcwsociety(dot)org or to Email competition(@)royalsociety(dot)org
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