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HEC Introduces Inter-University Essay Writing Competition
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- August 11, 2022
The Higher Education Commission, in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning Development & Special Initiatives, is holding an Inter-university Essay Writing Competition in Urdu and English to commemorate Pakistan's 75th Anniversary.
Using critical thinking, creativity, and productive engagement, the essay writing competition aims to sensitize Pakistani youth to analyze opportunities and challenges faced by the country.
This is an excellent opportunity for young writers to showcase their abilities and win national awards.
August 26th, 2022 is the deadline for submissions for the HEC Essay Writing Competition. Duplicate and incomplete entries will be disqualified.
HEC Essay Writing Competition Topics (Urdu & English)
- Development Journey of Pakistan from 1947 to 2022; Lessons Learnt viz-a-viz Other Countries
- Pakistan at 2047: National Youth Aspirations
Prize Money for the HEC Essay Writing Competition
- First Prize: PKR: 500,000/-
- 2nd Position: PKR: 300,000/-
- 3rd Position: PKR: 200,000/-
- 4th to 10th Position: PKR: 100,000/-
Criteria for eligibility
- The applicant must be a Pakistani/AJK citizen, a regular university student, and a maximum age of 25
- Students can only submit an English or Urdu essay along with a completed Registration Form available on www.hec.gov.pk .
- A good essay should have a word count of 2500-3000 words. It must be typed in Times New Roman size 12, line spacing 1.5, and converted to pdf. Typed Urdu essays must be converted to pdf files.
- All entries are subject to rejection by the HEC without explanation. E-mail the essay along with the Registration Form and send hard copies via postal mail to the following address:
Ms. Saher Mirza Assistant Director (Academics), Higher Education Commission Sector H-8, Islamabad. Email: [email protected]
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About the 2024 International Student Essay Competition “How can nature help us achieve the UN SDGs in my community?”
Nature provides us with everything we need to survive and thrive – clean air and water, food, materials for shelter, medicines and so much more. Many people believe that nature can help us tackle major global challenges such as climate change, food and water security, biodiversity loss and disaster risk reduction, as well as improving human health, societal wellbeing and developing sustainable economies.
We want to hear students’ own views on how they feel that nature can support the achievement of the SDGs in their own communities. Students are invited to approach the topic however they wish. They can choose to focus on one SDG, or multiple SDGs that they feel are a key issue within their communities and explore how nature could help to improve the situation. They are strongly encouraged to include their own personal views, perspectives and experiences to help bring their thoughts and visions alive.
The judges are looking for originality and creativity in all formats – and the potential to contribute to constructive national or international debate . Unique and well-argued perspectives score highly.
Click here for details on how to register and submit your essay entries .
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📅 Deadline: June 30, 2024
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📅 Deadline: October 18, 2022 (Expired)
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Genres: Essay, Non-fiction, and Travel
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💰 Entry fee: $16
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💰 Entry fee: $5
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International Essay Competition 2023/24
Avernus Education
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📅 Deadline: February 19, 2024 (Expired)
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Hispanic Culture Review Contest 2022-2023
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2x honorable mentions: $250
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📅 Deadline: April 22, 2024 (Expired)
The Hudson Prize
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Submitting to poetry competitions and free writing contests in 2024 is absolutely worth your while as an aspiring author: just as your qualifications matter when you apply for a new job, a writing portfolio that boasts published works and award-winning pieces is a great way to give your writing career a boost. And not to mention the bonus of cash prizes!
That being said, we understand that taking part in writing contests can be tough for emerging writers. First, there’s the same affliction all writers face: lack of time or inspiration. Entering writing contests is a time commitment, and many people decide to forego this endeavor in order to work on their larger projects instead — like a full-length book. Second, for many writers, the chance of rejection is enough to steer them clear of writing contests.
But we’re here to tell you that two of the great benefits of entering writing contests happen to be the same as those two reasons to avoid them.
When it comes to the time commitment: yes, you will need to expend time and effort in order to submit a quality piece of writing to competitions. That being said, having a hard deadline to meet is a great motivator for developing a solid writing routine.
Think of entering contests as a training session to become a writer who will need to meet deadlines in order to have a successful career. If there’s a contest you have your eye on, and the deadline is in one month, sit down and realistically plan how many words you’ll need to write per day in order to meet that due date — and don’t forget to also factor in the time you’ll need to edit your story!
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In regards to the fear of rejection, the truth is that any writer aspiring to become a published author needs to develop relatively thick skin. If one of your goals is to have a book traditionally published, you will absolutely need to learn how to deal with rejection, as traditional book deals are notoriously hard to score. If you’re an indie author, you will need to adopt the hardy determination required to slowly build up a readership.
The good news is that there’s a fairly simple trick for learning to deal with rejection: use it as a chance to explore how you might be able to improve your writing.
In an ideal world, each rejection from a publisher or contest would come with a detailed letter, offering construction feedback and pointing out specific tips for improvement. And while this is sometimes the case, it’s the exception and not the rule.
Still, you can use the writing contests you don’t win as a chance to provide yourself with this feedback. Take a look at the winning and shortlisted stories and highlight their strong suits: do they have fully realized characters, a knack for showing instead of telling, a well-developed but subtly conveyed theme, a particularly satisfying denouement?
The idea isn’t to replicate what makes those stories tick in your own writing. But most examples of excellent writing share a number of basic craft principles. Try and see if there are ways for you to translate those stories’ strong points into your own unique writing.
Finally, there are the more obvious benefits of entering writing contests: prize and publication. Not to mention the potential to build up your readership, connect with editors, and gain exposure.
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Every writing contest has its own set of submission rules. Whether those rules are dense or sparing, ensure that you follow them to a T. Disregarding the guidelines will not sway the judges’ opinion in your favor — and might disqualify you from the contest altogether.
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After you submit to a writing competition in 2024
It’s exciting to send a piece of writing off to a contest. However, once the initial excitement wears off, you may be left waiting for a while. Some writing contests will contact all entrants after the judging period — whether or not they’ve won. Other writing competitions will only contact the winners.
Here are a few things to keep in mind after you submit:
Many writing competitions don’t have time to respond to each entrant with feedback on their story. However, it never hurts to ask! Feel free to politely reach out requesting feedback — but wait until after the selection period is over.
If you’ve submitted the same work to more than one writing competition or literary magazine, remember to withdraw your submission if it ends up winning elsewhere.
After you send a submission, don’t follow it up with a rewritten or revised version. Instead, ensure that your first version is thoroughly proofread and edited. If not, wait until the next edition of the contest or submit the revised version to other writing contests.
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Competition Opens: 15th January, 2024
Essay Submission Deadline: 10th May, 2024 Result Announcement: 20th June, 2024 Award Ceremony and Dinner at the University of Cambridge: 30th July, 2024
We welcome talented high school students from diverse educational settings worldwide to contribute their unique perspectives to the competition.
Entry to the competition is free.
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The spirit of the Re:think essay competition is to encourage critical thinking and exploration of a wide range of thought-provoking and often controversial topics. The competition covers a diverse array of subjects, from historical and present issues to speculative future scenarios. Participants are invited to engage deeply with these topics, critically analysing their various facets and implications. It promotes intellectual exploration and encourages participants to challenge established norms and beliefs, presenting opportunities to envision alternative futures, consider the consequences of new technologies, and reevaluate longstanding traditions.
Ultimately, our aim is to create a platform for students and scholars to share their perspectives on pressing issues of the past and future, with the hope of broadening our collective understanding and generating innovative solutions to contemporary challenges. This year’s competition aims to underscore the importance of discourse, debate, and critical analysis in addressing complex societal issues in nine areas, including:
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Advisory Committee and Judging Panel
The Cambridge Re:think Essay Competition is guided by an esteemed Advisory Committee comprising distinguished academics and experts from elite universities worldwide. These committee members, drawn from prestigious institutions, such as Harvard, Cambridge, Oxford, and MIT, bring diverse expertise in various disciplines.
They play a pivotal role in shaping the competition, contributing their insights to curate the themes and framework. Their collective knowledge and scholarly guidance ensure the competition’s relevance, academic rigour, and intellectual depth, setting the stage for aspiring minds to engage with thought-provoking topics and ideas.
We are honoured to invite the following distinguished professors to contribute to this year’s competition.
The judging panel of the competition comprises leading researchers and professors from Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Cambridge, and Oxford, engaging in a strictly double blind review process.
Keynote Speeches by 10 Nobel Laureates
We are beyond excited to announce that multiple Nobel laureates have confirmed to attend and speak at this year’s ceremony on 30th July, 2024 .
They will each be delivering a keynote speech to the attendees. Some of them distinguished speakers will speak virtually, while others will attend and present in person and attend the Reception at Cambridge.
Why has religion remained a force in a secular world?
Professor Commentary:
Arguably, the developed world has become more secular in the last century or so. The influence of Christianity, e.g. has diminished and people’s life worlds are less shaped by faith and allegiance to Churches. Conversely, arguments have persisted that hold that we live in a post-secular world. After all, religion – be it in terms of faith, transcendence, or meaning – may be seen as an alternative to a disenchanted world ruled by entirely profane criteria such as economic rationality, progressivism, or science. Is the revival of religion a pale reminder of a by-gone past or does it provide sources of hope for the future?
‘Religion in the Public Sphere’ by Jürgen Habermas (European Journal of Philosophy, 2006)
In this paper, philosopher Jürgen Habermas discusses the limits of church-state separation, emphasizing the significant contribution of religion to public discourse when translated into publicly accessible reasons.
‘Public Religions in the Modern World’ by José Casanova (University Of Chicago Press, 1994)
Sociologist José Casanova explores the global emergence of public religion, analyzing case studies from Catholicism and Protestantism in Spain, Poland, Brazil, and the USA, challenging traditional theories of secularization.
‘The Power of Religion in the Public Sphere’ by Judith Butler, Jürgen Habermas, Charles Taylor, and Cornel West (Edited by Eduardo Mendieta and Jonathan VanAntwerpen, Columbia University Press, 2011)
This collection features dialogues by prominent intellectuals on the role of religion in the public sphere, examining various approaches and their impacts on cultural, social, and political debates.
‘Rethinking Secularism’ by Craig Calhoun, Mark Juergensmeyer, and Jonathan VanAntwerpen (Oxford University Press, 2011)
An interdisciplinary examination of secularism, this book challenges traditional views, highlighting the complex relationship between religion and secularism in contemporary global politics.
‘God is Back: How the Global Rise of Faith is Changing the World’ by John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge (Penguin, 2010)
Micklethwait and Wooldridge argue for the coexistence of religion and modernity, suggesting that religious beliefs can contribute to a more open, tolerant, and peaceful modern world.
‘Multiculturalism’ by Tariq Modood (Polity Press, 2013)
Sociologist Tariq Modood emphasizes the importance of multiculturalism in integrating diverse identities, particularly in post-immigration contexts, and its role in shaping democratic citizenship.
‘God’s Agents: Biblical Publicity in Contemporary England’ by Matthew Engelke (University of California Press, 2013)
In this ethnographic study, Matthew Engelke explores how a group in England seeks to expand the role of religion in the public sphere, challenging perceptions of religion in post-secular England.
Gene therapy is a medical approach that treats or prevents disease by correcting the underlying genetic problem. Is gene therapy better than traditional medicines? What are the pros and cons of using gene therapy as a medicine? Is gene therapy justifiable?
Especially after Covid-19 mRNA vaccines, gene therapy is getting more and more interesting approach to cure. That’s why that could be interesting to think about. I believe that students will enjoy and learn a lot while they are investigating this topic.
The Hall at King’s College, Cambridge
The Hall was designed by William Wilkins in the 1820s and is considered one of the most magnificent halls of its era. The first High Table dinner in the Hall was held in February 1828, and ever since then, the splendid Hall has been where members of the college eat and where formal dinners have been held for centuries.
The Award Ceremony and Dinner will be held in the Hall in the evening of 30th July, 2024.
Stretching out down to the River Cam, the Back Lawn has one of the most iconic backdrop of King’s College Chapel.
The early evening reception will be hosted on the Back Lawn with the iconic Chapel in the background (weather permitting).
King’s College Chapel
With construction started in 1446 by Henry VI and took over a century to build, King’s College Chapel is one of the most iconic buildings in the world, and is a splendid example of late Gothic architecture.
Attendees are also granted complimentary access to the King’s College Chapel before and during the event.
Confirmed Nobel Laureates
Dr Thomas R. Cech
The nobel prize in chemistry 1989 , for the discovery of catalytic properties of rna.
Thomas Robert Cech is an American chemist who shared the 1989 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Sidney Altman, for their discovery of the catalytic properties of RNA. Cech discovered that RNA could itself cut strands of RNA, suggesting that life might have started as RNA. He found that RNA can not only transmit instructions, but also that it can speed up the necessary reactions.
He also studied telomeres, and his lab discovered an enzyme, TERT (telomerase reverse transcriptase), which is part of the process of restoring telomeres after they are shortened during cell division.
As president of Howard Hughes Medical Institute, he promoted science education, and he teaches an undergraduate chemistry course at the University of Colorado
Sir Richard J. Roberts
The nobel prize in medicine 1993 .
F or the discovery of split genes
During 1969–1972, Sir Richard J. Roberts did postdoctoral research at Harvard University before moving to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, where he was hired by James Dewey Watson, a co-discoverer of the structure of DNA and a fellow Nobel laureate. In this period he also visited the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology for the first time, working alongside Fred Sanger. In 1977, he published his discovery of RNA splicing. In 1992, he moved to New England Biolabs. The following year, he shared a Nobel Prize with his former colleague at Cold Spring Harbor Phillip Allen Sharp.
His discovery of the alternative splicing of genes, in particular, has had a profound impact on the study and applications of molecular biology. The realisation that individual genes could exist as separate, disconnected segments within longer strands of DNA first arose in his 1977 study of adenovirus, one of the viruses responsible for causing the common cold. Robert’s research in this field resulted in a fundamental shift in our understanding of genetics, and has led to the discovery of split genes in higher organisms, including human beings.
Dr Aaron Ciechanover
The nobel prize in chemistry 2004 .
F or the discovery of ubiquitin-mediated protein degradation
Aaron Ciechanover is one of Israel’s first Nobel Laureates in science, earning his Nobel Prize in 2004 for his work in ubiquitination. He is honored for playing a central role in the history of Israel and in the history of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.
Dr Ciechanover is currently a Technion Distinguished Research Professor in the Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine and Research Institute at the Technion. He is a member of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, the Russian Academy of Sciences and is a foreign associate of the United States National Academy of Sciences. In 2008, he was a visiting Distinguished Chair Professor at NCKU, Taiwan. As part of Shenzhen’s 13th Five-Year Plan funding research in emerging technologies and opening “Nobel laureate research labs”, in 2018 he opened the Ciechanover Institute of Precision and Regenerative Medicine at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen campus.
Dr Robert Lefkowitz
The nobel prize in chemistry 2012 .
F or the discovery of G protein-coupled receptors
Robert Joseph Lefkowitz is an American physician (internist and cardiologist) and biochemist. He is best known for his discoveries that reveal the inner workings of an important family G protein-coupled receptors, for which he was awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize for Chemistry with Brian Kobilka. He is currently an Investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute as well as a James B. Duke Professor of Medicine and Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry at Duke University.
Dr Lefkowitz made a remarkable contribution in the mid-1980s when he and his colleagues cloned the gene first for the β-adrenergic receptor, and then rapidly thereafter, for a total of 8 adrenergic receptors (receptors for adrenaline and noradrenaline). This led to the seminal discovery that all GPCRs (which include the β-adrenergic receptor) have a very similar molecular structure. The structure is defined by an amino acid sequence which weaves its way back and forth across the plasma membrane seven times. Today we know that about 1,000 receptors in the human body belong to this same family. The importance of this is that all of these receptors use the same basic mechanisms so that pharmaceutical researchers now understand how to effectively target the largest receptor family in the human body. Today, as many as 30 to 50 percent of all prescription drugs are designed to “fit” like keys into the similarly structured locks of Dr Lefkowitz’ receptors—everything from anti-histamines to ulcer drugs to beta blockers that help relieve hypertension, angina and coronary disease.
Dr Lefkowitz is among the most highly cited researchers in the fields of biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, and clinical medicine according to Thomson-ISI.
Dr Joachim Frank
The nobel prize in chemistry 2017 .
F or developing cryo-electron microscopy
Joachim Frank is a German-American biophysicist at Columbia University and a Nobel laureate. He is regarded as the founder of single-particle cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), for which he shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2017 with Jacques Dubochet and Richard Henderson. He also made significant contributions to structure and function of the ribosome from bacteria and eukaryotes.
In 1975, Dr Frank was offered a position of senior research scientist in the Division of Laboratories and Research (now Wadsworth Center), New York State Department of Health,where he started working on single-particle approaches in electron microscopy. In 1985 he was appointed associate and then (1986) full professor at the newly formed Department of Biomedical Sciences of the University at Albany, State University of New York. In 1987 and 1994, he went on sabbaticals in Europe, one to work with Richard Henderson, Laboratory of Molecular Biology Medical Research Council in Cambridge and the other as a Humboldt Research Award winner with Kenneth C. Holmes, Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in Heidelberg. In 1998, Dr Frank was appointed investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). Since 2003 he was also lecturer at Columbia University, and he joined Columbia University in 2008 as professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics and of biological sciences.
Dr Barry C. Barish
The nobel prize in physics 2017 .
For the decisive contributions to the detection of gravitational waves
Dr Barry Clark Barish is an American experimental physicist and Nobel Laureate. He is a Linde Professor of Physics, emeritus at California Institute of Technology and a leading expert on gravitational waves.
In 2017, Barish was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics along with Rainer Weiss and Kip Thorne “for decisive contributions to the LIGO detector and the observation of gravitational waves”. He said, “I didn’t know if I would succeed. I was afraid I would fail, but because I tried, I had a breakthrough.”
In 2018, he joined the faculty at University of California, Riverside, becoming the university’s second Nobel Prize winner on the faculty.
In the fall of 2023, he joined Stony Brook University as the inaugural President’s Distinguished Endowed Chair in Physics.
In 2023, Dr Barish was awarded the National Medal of Science by President Biden in a White House ceremony.
Dr Harvey J. Alter
The nobel prize in medicine 2020 .
For the discovery of Hepatitis C virus
Dr Harvey J. Alter is an American medical researcher, virologist, physician and Nobel Prize laureate, who is best known for his work that led to the discovery of the hepatitis C virus. Alter is the former chief of the infectious disease section and the associate director for research of the Department of Transfusion Medicine at the Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. In the mid-1970s, Alter and his research team demonstrated that most post-transfusion hepatitis cases were not due to hepatitis A or hepatitis B viruses. Working independently, Alter and Edward Tabor, a scientist at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, proved through transmission studies in chimpanzees that a new form of hepatitis, initially called “non-A, non-B hepatitis” caused the infections, and that the causative agent was probably a virus. This work eventually led to the discovery of the hepatitis C virus in 1988, for which he shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2020 along with Michael Houghton and Charles M. Rice.
Dr Alter has received recognition for the research leading to the discovery of the virus that causes hepatitis C. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, the highest award conferred to civilians in United States government public health service, and the 2000 Albert Lasker Award for Clinical Medical Research.
Dr Ardem Patapoutian
The nobel prize in medicine 2021 .
For discovering how pressure is translated into nerve impulses
Dr Ardem Patapoutian is an Lebanese-American molecular biologist, neuroscientist, and Nobel Prize laureate of Armenian descent. He is known for his work in characterising the PIEZO1, PIEZO2, and TRPM8 receptors that detect pressure, menthol, and temperature. Dr Patapoutian is a neuroscience professor and Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator at Scripps Research in La Jolla, California. In 2021, he won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly with David Julius.
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Why should I participate in the Re:think essay competition?
The Re:think Essay competition is meant to serve as fertile ground for honing writing skills, fostering critical thinking, and refining communication abilities. Winning or participating in reputable contests can lead to recognition, awards, scholarships, or even publication opportunities, elevating your academic profile for college applications and future endeavours. Moreover, these competitions facilitate intellectual growth by encouraging exploration of diverse topics, while also providing networking opportunities and exposure to peers, educators, and professionals. Beyond accolades, they instil confidence, prepare for higher education demands, and often allow you to contribute meaningfully to societal conversations or causes, making an impact with your ideas.
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As long as you’re currently attending high school, regardless of your location or background, you’re eligible to participate. We welcome students from diverse educational settings worldwide to contribute their unique perspectives to the competition.
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There is no entry fee for the competition. Waiving the entry fee for our essay competition demonstrates CCIR’s dedication to equity. CCIR believes everyone should have an equal chance to participate and showcase their talents, regardless of financial circumstances. Removing this barrier ensures a diverse pool of participants and emphasises merit and creativity over economic capacity, fostering a fair and inclusive environment for all contributors.
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HEC Inter University Essay Writing Competition 2024
We are pleased to provide Essay Writing competition 2024 Application forms and winners list Position wise over here. Essay Writing competition 2024 is going to be held for the children of the Federal Government employees and employees of autonomous bodies who are covered under section 2(4) of the FEBF & GI Act 1969. Interested Students have to make sure that they fulfilled required criteria to be able to apply for the competition. Federal Employees Benevolent Fund and Group insurance has organized Essay Writing competition and invites applications from the eligible candidates in both Urdu and English. Applicants can apply through downloading the application form and then submit it to the prescribed address below. All the candidates who are seeking for the online Application form for the Essay Writing competition 2024 in English and Urdu they can download online Application form over here.
General Details About Copetition
As we all know that due to heavy rains and deadly situation of flood, the majority of Pakistani areas are affected badly. So HEC Inetr University rescheduled the date of essay writing competition from 26-08-2024 to 06-09-2022. So the candidates can submit their essays til the extended date in September 2024.
Application Form to Apply for Copetition
Federal Employees Benevolent Fund and Group insurance is inviting Applications form for essay writing competition in Urdu and English from the eligible candidates who meet the criteria they should visit this site. Here you will get online Application form for the Essay Writing Competition below. Students will get all the information and instructions how to apply procedure, eligibility criteria and details about competition over here. All the interested students should know that late submission or incomplete application form will not be entertained. Applicants who want to download application form they can visit the official website and download application form.
HEC Essay Writing Competition 2024 Registration Form
The interested candidates who want to take part in essay writing competition. They have to fill a registration form. For this purpose hec essay writing competition 2024 registration form is available at official website of HEC. The students can login the portal and can download registration form.After downloading it, they have to submit it. One thing they must keep in minds that registration forms submitted without due date will not be entertained. So submit it within due date.
Eligibility Criteria for Competition
- All the students who have passed matriculation or undergraduates candidates or having equivalent qualification they are eligible for the Essay Writing competition.
- The candidates must be Pakistani or AJK citizens.
- Candidates must be regular university students.
- The age limit must 25 years old of applicants.
Topics for HEC Essay Writing Competition
1-Pakistan’s development journey from 1947 to 2024. (learnt viz-a-viz other countries)
2-Pakistan at 2047 as national youth aspiration
Prizes for Winners of Competition
- 1st Position Prize: 500,000/-
- 2nd Position Prize: 300,000/-
- 3rd Position Prize: 200,000/-
- 4th Position Prize: 100,000/-
HEC Essay Writing Competition
To mark the 75th anniversary of Pakistan, the Higher Education Commission and the Ministry of Planning Development & Special Initiatives are organizing an Inter-university HEC Essay Writing Competition in Urdu and English. The essay writing competition is designed to stimulate students of Pakistani youngsters to evaluate opportunities and challenges facing the country and to recognize their contribution to developing Pakistan by fostering critical thinking, creativity, and active involvement. It is an excellent opportunity for youngsters to show off their exceptional writing skills and also win national prizes.
NACTA Essay Writing Competition 2024 Results
National Counter Terrorism Authority is planning to hold NACTA Essay Writing Competition 2024 for applicants of different ages. The competition for essays will be held in Urdu and English on various topics, and applicants can submit their essays before the 06-September-2024 and submit them by the specified deadline. Candidates should note the subjects for their entry for the NACTA Second National Essay Writing Contest 2024 that are listed against the age bracket.
Apply Online:
Essay Writing Competition Application Form Download
How to apply for competition.
- The candidates have tondownload application form from HEC website.
- After downloading and filling the form, they have to submit form via email within written essay in pdf file.
- They also have to send hard copies of all documents to the given office address.
The Last Date for Submission of Application for Essay Writing Competition is 6th September 2024
Terms and condtions of essay writing competition 2024.
1) The essay must be submitted with completely filled registration form available at official website www.hec.gov.pk of HEC.
2) The students can apply only for one language either English or Urdu.
3) The length of essay must be between 1200-1500 words.
4) Taking someone else’s work strictly forbidden and copying other candidates work will be dealt very badly.
5) English essay must be typed in “Ttimes New Roman”
6) The size of essay must be 12 and line spacing must be 1.5 and can be converted into pdf file.
7) The Urdu essay be in typed and converted into pdf file.
8) HEC has a right to reject any or all countries without assigning anyreason.
9) The essay along with registration form is to be emailed and a hard copy of the same be sent via post to given address.
HEC Essay Writing Competition 2024 Contact Number
Address : Assistant Director Academics Higher Education Cimmission, Sector H-8 Islamabad
Email : [email protected]
Website : www.hec.gov.pk
How do you win an Essay Writing Competition?
Essay Writing Contest: How to Win It?
#1. Check out the submission rules.
#2. Follow the rules of content.
#3. Be honest with yourself.
#4. Start with a great hook.
#5. Edit or revise the text and proofread it numerous times
How do we start an essay?
The introduction to your essay should contain three key elements: a hook that will grab the reader’s attention. Relevant background information that readers need to be aware of this. The thesis assertion outlines your primary argument or point.
What are the 5 steps to writing an essay?
1: Prewriting. Before you begin writing, you must choose what you’ll write about and conduct the required research.
2: Outlining and planning.
3 : Write an initial draft.
4: Revising and redrafting.
5: Editing and proofreading
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Eduvision Essay Writing Competition 2024
Eduvision announces Essay Writing Competition 2024 for students aged between 14 to 18 years. Students from all over Pakistan can participate in the competition. 600 to 700 words essay on the topic of "What is the greatest virtue" written in Urdu or English may be sent to eduvision through courier or normal post before June 01, 2024.
The result of the competition will be announced on July 01, 2024. The top three position holders will receive an award of PKR: 10,000/-, PKR: 5,000 and pkr: 3,000/- each. An online training workshop will be arranged for the participants. Certificates of honor will be given to all the students who participated in the competition.
- First Prize: Rs.10000
- Second Prize: 5000 rupees
- Third Prize: 3000 rupees
Last date of submission is 01 June 2024.
Terms & Conditions
- Essay should contain 600 to 700 words.
- Essay should be in Urdu or English language.
- Articles must arrive before the due date.
- Essay should be written on A4 size paper
Eligibility
To participate in the competition, the age of male and female students should be between 14 to 18 years.
An online workshop will be conducted exclusively on "Essay Writing" by Career Counselor Yusuf Almas for all the students participating in the competition.
Submission Procedure: Send your essay through Pakistan Post or Courier to the given address to reach the Education Office by the due date.
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G-13/1, Islamabad
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Join Fisayo Soyombo Essay Contest 2024: Nigerian Students' Chance to Shine!
Updated on Dec 20, 2023 · By Olusegun · Leave a Comment
Seize the opportunity to be part of the Fisayo Soyombo Inter-University 6th Annual Essay Contest 2024. This competition is more than just a writing challenge; it's a platform to propose solutions to Nigeria's pressing corruption issues. Are you ready to contribute your ideas and potentially influence change? Learn about the essay requirements, prizes, and how to submit your work. Don't let this chance slip away to make an impact and win substantial rewards. Remember, the deadline is January 31, 2024!
Are you an undergraduate student at a Nigerian university with a passion for writing and a desire to address national issues? The Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan, proudly announces the launch of the 6th edition of the prestigious ‘Fisayo Soyombo Essay Competition’. This annual event invites solution-driven essays that delve into significant national matters, offering a unique opportunity for you to contribute your insightful perspectives.
This Year’s Thought-Provoking Topic
- Essay Topic for 2024: “BLESSED YET IMPOVERISHED: HOW CAN NIGERIA SOLVE ITS CORRUPTION ISSUES?”
- Your Challenge: Explore this critical issue and propose innovative solutions to one of Nigeria’s most pressing problems.
Submission Requirements: Crafting Your Masterpiece
- Word Count: Your essay should be between 1500 and 2000 words.
- Formatting Guidelines: Use Times New Roman font, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.
Prizes That Celebrate Excellence and Insight
- First Place: N250,000
- Second Place: N150,000
- Third Place: N100,000
Fisayo Soyombo Essay Competition Submission Procedure
- Submission Method: Email your entry to [email protected] . Include your essay and a copy of your school ID in separate PDF files.
- Email Subject: Ensure the subject of your email reads “FISAYO SOYOMBO ESSAY CONTEST.”
- Deadline for Submission: All entries must be received by January 31, 2024.
Your Impact: Participating in this competition is not just about showcasing your writing skills. It’s an opportunity to voice your ideas and potentially influence strategies to combat corruption in Nigeria. This is your chance to instigate change and inspire others with innovative approaches to a longstanding issue.
Need More Information? For any questions or enquiries, feel free to reach out via email at [email protected] .
Seize this opportunity to make your mark. Your essay could be the catalyst for change, offering fresh perspectives on tackling corruption in Nigeria. With substantial prizes and the chance to make a real difference, the Fisayo Soyombo Essay Competition is an ideal platform for aspiring writers and change-makers like you. Remember, the deadline is January 31, 2024 – start brainstorming and drafting your essay today!
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Best Guide to Winning An Essay Writing Contest
Essay writing competition: how to write beautiful essays the stands you out.
The simple and most straightforward guides to writing a winning essay contest are easy to come by – Guides like:
- Submit a story founded on the theme you are writing for;
- Write grammatically correct words without exceeding the word count
- Follow all the instructions stipulated by the organizers;
- Proofread your story and submit it right before the deadline.
However, these tips are immature and inadequate to win an essay contest. The tips centre on the story’s writing and not the story itself: they explore the art of writing like righteous grammar police, not the act of writing as a creative researcher and human.
Essays are meant to be creative, command words and language not for the mere thrill but for the calculated description of an event in the most appealing way. People win essay competitions by abiding by various codes by which submitting the story of a speculated genre is. For example, imagine sending romantic nonfiction to a crime and action thriller fiction.
Writing essays is easy! You can quickly review ideas and develop the piece. But to write a winning essay for contests, you need a comprehensive guide. There are, however, numerous practical guides to writing and winning an essay competition.
Table of Contents
12 Powerful Guidelines to Winning an Essay Competition
Read the essay competition rules.
Many people often ignore the competition rules during application. As a result, they neglect the demands of the contest: the specific theme, participant’s requirements, word limits, deadline, regulations, the criteria to select the winner, and other minor details.
To win, read about the judges if their identities are disclosed. This relevant checklist will help you comprehend the contest and the judges’ expectations and offer you an idea of how to win the competition.
Reflect on Different Concepts for Theme
Some essay contests provide themes, while some do not. However, when themes are given, stick to them. While you reflect on the subject of a competition, many ideas will flash through your mind, jot them down.
It has been discovered that waiting to track the perfect idea will make you ignore potential perfect ideas. This means that while ideas flow through your mind, jot them down; a concept will stick along when you go through them again. Don’t jump right into the essay; reflect on numerous thoughts before writing.
Start with a Compelling Title and Opening
After choosing the concept that best suits the essay’s theme, be intentional about your title and the opening paragraphs. If you select a title like “She Loves Control” for a romance essay, consider “Cassandra Nancy Loves Control”. Reveal your characters from your headline. It arouses interest and emphasis on such character until the end of the story.
People ignore this a lot. They believe creativity is crucial in winning an essay, but they marginalize the role of research. Research helps to enrich your understanding of the idea. If you want to write about the LGBTQ life and the adversity involved in recognizing the identity, you need to research even if you’re queer. This is because other people go through what you do, and narrating your experience for an essay contest isn’t enough. Tell other people’s stories, even a bit, in personal essays.
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Write a Draft
Many people wait for the perfect moment and an ideal mood to write an essay. As a result, they resist the impulse to start writing right away. Although it works differently for different people, it suffices to resist all urge to resist the urge to write. In other words, write the draft without holding back.
Don’t Edit Your Essay While Writing It.
Some people are so conscious; that they edit their essays while they write. This interrupts the writing pace and exercise and lets a budding idea slip away. When the breeze of muse blows, it is essential that you clench your fist around it and not let it go until you’re done with the draft.
Revise and Proofread
People write many drafts. Some structure the essay and write drafts for each structure. However, regardless of how you came by the sketch, revise, revise, and revise! Proofread, proofread, and proofread! For example, you could send your paper to experienced essayists at companies like Paperwritings to receive feedback on how to improve it, rework it, and so on.
It is the interval to correct your mistake and fine-tune your language in the precise way you’ll prefer it. You’ll discover sentences to delete, phrases or sentences to rephrase or rewrite and other punctuation or tense error to correct. Further, it will enhance reading your essay from a fresh perspective. After this, you can take a break (if you didn’t take a break after writing the draft) to cool your head and mind for creativity.
Research and Read About the Judges
While taking a break for perhaps a few hours, days, or weeks, make sure to read other materials about your essay. There are valuable materials to improve your article.
You can also use the break to read about the judges, other essays they had judged, and their written pieces. This will give you intuition about their potential bias due to their use. Plus, it guides you to edit your essay to their exact expectation.
Please return to the Essay and Make it Stand Out.
Grab the attention of the judges and readers by avoiding clichés; describe the events – don’t tell, be creative with the storytelling, utilize original language, and let your essay flow with your originality.
Your essay must not appear forced; it will disrupt the flow of the story and bore the readers. Your content must be imagery to capture the judges and interest your readers.
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Revise Your Essay
After editing, revise again. You should edit and revise it as many times as you can. You can use writing tools like Grammarly to track your grammatical accuracy and conciseness.
Format Your Essay and Make It Look Professional
Formatting an essay is as fundamental as writing the essay. Make it neat and tidy, stick by the double-spacing rule if provided, structure the paragraphs, etc.
Review the Rules, Revise Your Essay, and Submit
When you think you are done, keep your entry aside, reexamine the rules, and reread your entry before you submit it. You may have omitted a minor detail that is necessary. Please correct it. When you verify sticking by all rules and guidelines, SUBMIT!
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Akinwale Peace Akindayo (AKA Philip Peace) writes poetry, creative nonfiction, and essays from a small room in North Central Nigeria. He is a publisher on Barren Magazine, Agbowo Art Magazine, African Writer, Ngiga Review & elsewhere. He tweets via Peace Akinwale.
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6th ‘Fisayo Soyombo Inter-Varsity Essay Competition: UCJUI Releases Call For Entries
The Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan has released a call for entries for the sixth edition of the ‘Fisayo Soyombo Inter-Varsity Essay Competition.
The competition, now is in its 6th year, seeks solution-focused essays on issues of national importance, is open to all undergraduate students in any Nigerian university .
A statement by the organization, signed by its President, Oluwatobi Odeyinka, indicated that the topic for this year’s edition is: Blessed Yet Impoverished: How Can Nigeria Solve Its Generational Corruption Issues?
More details are as follows:
ENTRY FORMAT Entry should contain the essay and a copy of the participant’s school ID in separate PDF files in an email to: [email protected]. Email Subject: “FISAYO SOYOMBO ESSAY CONTEST”.
PRIZES First Place: N250,000 Second Place: N150,000 Third Place: N100,000
“This is your chance to voice your thoughts and ideas on an issue of national interest. Your essay can be a catalyst for change, inspiring new approaches to fighting corruption in Nigeria,” the statement added.
UCJUI recalls that past winners of the competition include: Omoya Yinka Simult, Kunle Adebajo, Kannyinsola Olorunnishola, Habeeb Asudemmade and, Timileyin Precious.
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