Deadline: 30 September 2010
Eligibility: no restrictions
Reading/Application Fee: none
Accepts (genre): essays
Prize/Payment: publication
Are you between the age of 15 and 20? Do you have things to say to the international community? Enter UN Chronicle’s youth writing contest to celebrate the International Year of Youth! One winning article will be published in UN Chronicle’s special issue on youth. Second and third place winners will receive a free year’s subscription.
THE TOPIC: “Are the Millennium Development Goals Achievable?”
PICK ONE OF THE 8 MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS and explain whether you think it is achievable or not. The article must be more than a personal essay and must highlight a project that has been done, or it must include facts and research. For more information on the Millennium Development Goals, visit http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/.
HOW TO ENTER IN FOUR EASY STEPS:
1) Write a 900-word article on the theme: “Are the Millennium Development Goals Achievable?”
2) Include your name, age, country, and word count of the article at the top of every page.
3) Submit to UNChronicleContest@gmail.com.
4) The subject of the email should be: “Youth Writing Contest” followed by your country and age.
e.g. Youth Writing Contest, Cindy Mueller, 25
CONTEST DEADLINE: September 30, 2010
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can enter?
This contest is open to anyone who was born between January 1, 1990 and January 1, 1995.
What is the deadline?
Midnight (EST) 30 September, 2010.
Is there an entry fee?
No.
What is the UN Chronicle’s focus?
The UN Chronicle is a quarterly magazine that explores the most pressing international issues that drive our global conversation. Produced by the United Nations Department of Public Information, it includes interviews, essays and opinions from official, non-governmental, academic and policy-making groups around the world.
What kind of articles are you looking for?
The UN Chronicle is looking for articles that are global in scope. We are not interested in local policy or issues specific to one country. We want articles that cover global issues and are relatable to the international community.
Can I write on anything I want to?
No. Your article must cover only one of the 8 MDGS and explain whether you think it is achievable or not.
What if I write too many or too few words?
We will consider all entries within the 850 and 950 word range.
What if I am 21 in December 2010?
If you are 21 before the date of publication (January 2011), your article will not be considered. You must be born between January 1, 1990 and January 1, 1995, and you must include your birth date with your article submission.
Can I enter if I am an employee of the United Nations system?
No. Candidates that work at the United Nations are excluded from the contest.
What if my parent or a relative works at the UN?
Candidates whose relatives work for the UN will not be considered.
Can I submit my articles by mail?
No. You can only submit them in email to UNChronicleContest@gmail.com. They must be compatible with Microsoft Word or copied and pasted into the email itself.
Do I need to include a title?
Your article must have a working title.
What about references?
You must include a full list of references and sources. If you quote someone or lift any material from a book, article, report, website etc. anywhere in the article, you must credit that source by name.
What should I do if I submitted the wrong information or have more questions?
You can send queries or updated information to: UNChronicleContest@gmail.com.
1. CONTEST RULES
Submission: 11:59 PM EST – August 30, 2010 — 11:59 PM EST – September 30, 2010
1.1 The contest opens Monday, 30 August 2010, at midnight (11:59 p.m.) U.S. Eastern Standard Time and closes Thursday, 30 September 2010, 11:59:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time. No entries received after that date shall be considered.
1.2 Entries must be received with a valid email address so you can be contacted in the event that you won.
1.3 The contest is open to all youth writers worldwide who are 20 years old or younger, with no restrictions based on gender or nationality. Minors are responsible for ensuring their submission is in compliance with the legal requirements of their country.
1.4 Articles must have been written in the past 24 months, i.e. after 12 August 2008, and cannot have been published elsewhere.
1.5 Entry is free of charge.
1.6 All entries not adhering to the theme or the technical/authorship requirements set out below will be systematically ruled out.
2. THE SUBMISSIONS
2.1 Contestants must write 900 words. Articles within 850 and 950 words will be considered.
2.2 Only unpublished articles may be submitted. Writers may publish their articles elsewhere after the contest results are announced in October 2010.
2.3 Submissions must include your name, age, country, and word count of the article at the top of every page.
2.4 Entries will not be returned to contestants.
3. MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Only articles compatible with Microsoft Word or copied and pasted directly into the email will be accepted.
3.2 No article that contains falsities or fictional stories or characters will be considered. All information must be factual and valid, with verification to show proof of facts.
3.3 All relevant information (author’s name, age, country, word count of article, email address) should be embedded in the file (e.g. at the top of every page of a Word Document, or at the top of a copied and pasted article).
4. JUDGING AND PRIZES
4.1 Judging will be anonymous.
4.2 All entries will be judged by the UN Chronicle.
4.3 The panel will announce its decisions in October 2010.
4.4 Decisions of the judges are final and binding and no negotiations may be entered into.
4.5 The winners will be published in the upcoming “Youth” issue of the UN Chronicle.
4.6 There will be no financial compensation for the winning article.
5. COPYRIGHT
5.1 The copyright of the winning article will be held by the United Nations. The winner will be identified as the author of the article. The contest winner will retain the right to reprint this contribution elsewhere, with a reference to it having first appeared in the UN Chronicle.
More information here.
Eligibility: no restrictions
Reading/Application Fee: none
Accepts (genre): essays
Prize/Payment: publication
Are you between the age of 15 and 20? Do you have things to say to the international community? Enter UN Chronicle’s youth writing contest to celebrate the International Year of Youth! One winning article will be published in UN Chronicle’s special issue on youth. Second and third place winners will receive a free year’s subscription.
THE TOPIC: “Are the Millennium Development Goals Achievable?”
PICK ONE OF THE 8 MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS and explain whether you think it is achievable or not. The article must be more than a personal essay and must highlight a project that has been done, or it must include facts and research. For more information on the Millennium Development Goals, visit http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/.
HOW TO ENTER IN FOUR EASY STEPS:
1) Write a 900-word article on the theme: “Are the Millennium Development Goals Achievable?”
2) Include your name, age, country, and word count of the article at the top of every page.
3) Submit to UNChronicleContest@gmail.com.
4) The subject of the email should be: “Youth Writing Contest” followed by your country and age.
e.g. Youth Writing Contest, Cindy Mueller, 25
CONTEST DEADLINE: September 30, 2010
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can enter?
This contest is open to anyone who was born between January 1, 1990 and January 1, 1995.
What is the deadline?
Midnight (EST) 30 September, 2010.
Is there an entry fee?
No.
What is the UN Chronicle’s focus?
The UN Chronicle is a quarterly magazine that explores the most pressing international issues that drive our global conversation. Produced by the United Nations Department of Public Information, it includes interviews, essays and opinions from official, non-governmental, academic and policy-making groups around the world.
What kind of articles are you looking for?
The UN Chronicle is looking for articles that are global in scope. We are not interested in local policy or issues specific to one country. We want articles that cover global issues and are relatable to the international community.
Can I write on anything I want to?
No. Your article must cover only one of the 8 MDGS and explain whether you think it is achievable or not.
What if I write too many or too few words?
We will consider all entries within the 850 and 950 word range.
What if I am 21 in December 2010?
If you are 21 before the date of publication (January 2011), your article will not be considered. You must be born between January 1, 1990 and January 1, 1995, and you must include your birth date with your article submission.
Can I enter if I am an employee of the United Nations system?
No. Candidates that work at the United Nations are excluded from the contest.
What if my parent or a relative works at the UN?
Candidates whose relatives work for the UN will not be considered.
Can I submit my articles by mail?
No. You can only submit them in email to UNChronicleContest@gmail.com. They must be compatible with Microsoft Word or copied and pasted into the email itself.
Do I need to include a title?
Your article must have a working title.
What about references?
You must include a full list of references and sources. If you quote someone or lift any material from a book, article, report, website etc. anywhere in the article, you must credit that source by name.
What should I do if I submitted the wrong information or have more questions?
You can send queries or updated information to: UNChronicleContest@gmail.com.
1. CONTEST RULES
Submission: 11:59 PM EST – August 30, 2010 — 11:59 PM EST – September 30, 2010
1.1 The contest opens Monday, 30 August 2010, at midnight (11:59 p.m.) U.S. Eastern Standard Time and closes Thursday, 30 September 2010, 11:59:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time. No entries received after that date shall be considered.
1.2 Entries must be received with a valid email address so you can be contacted in the event that you won.
1.3 The contest is open to all youth writers worldwide who are 20 years old or younger, with no restrictions based on gender or nationality. Minors are responsible for ensuring their submission is in compliance with the legal requirements of their country.
1.4 Articles must have been written in the past 24 months, i.e. after 12 August 2008, and cannot have been published elsewhere.
1.5 Entry is free of charge.
1.6 All entries not adhering to the theme or the technical/authorship requirements set out below will be systematically ruled out.
2. THE SUBMISSIONS
2.1 Contestants must write 900 words. Articles within 850 and 950 words will be considered.
2.2 Only unpublished articles may be submitted. Writers may publish their articles elsewhere after the contest results are announced in October 2010.
2.3 Submissions must include your name, age, country, and word count of the article at the top of every page.
2.4 Entries will not be returned to contestants.
3. MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Only articles compatible with Microsoft Word or copied and pasted directly into the email will be accepted.
3.2 No article that contains falsities or fictional stories or characters will be considered. All information must be factual and valid, with verification to show proof of facts.
3.3 All relevant information (author’s name, age, country, word count of article, email address) should be embedded in the file (e.g. at the top of every page of a Word Document, or at the top of a copied and pasted article).
4. JUDGING AND PRIZES
4.1 Judging will be anonymous.
4.2 All entries will be judged by the UN Chronicle.
4.3 The panel will announce its decisions in October 2010.
4.4 Decisions of the judges are final and binding and no negotiations may be entered into.
4.5 The winners will be published in the upcoming “Youth” issue of the UN Chronicle.
4.6 There will be no financial compensation for the winning article.
5. COPYRIGHT
5.1 The copyright of the winning article will be held by the United Nations. The winner will be identified as the author of the article. The contest winner will retain the right to reprint this contribution elsewhere, with a reference to it having first appeared in the UN Chronicle.
More information here.
