2013 Transparency International Youth Writing Competition

Corruption ruins people’s livelihoods – and even kills. However, this problem can be stopped. So we want to hear how you think corruption can be tackled with the following theme:
What can young people do to stop corruption?
Eligibility

Whether you’re a student who loves to write or a paid contributor– we encourage everyone* to apply. In order to be an eligible participant of the 2013 youth writing competition, applicants MUST:

• Be between 18 and 30 years of age on 1 September, 2013
• Submit a written document in PDF or Word format. No hard copy submissions will be accepted.
• Be sure that your work is unpublished and free from plagiarism.

(*Transparency International, its chapter affiliates, and Water Integrity Network staff are ineligible for competition.)
Guidelines

• The deadline for submissions is 1 July 2013. No fees are required.
• Each entrant may submit a only one submission. All entrees must be sent electronically.
• Maximum 600 words in English only.
• By submitting an entry, the contestant confirms that he/she owns the right to all his/her written submissions and that the rights of persons included in his/her written submissions have not been violated.

What can you win?
Three prizes are up for grabs. The jury will select three winners and award each one of the following:

• First - A paid trip to Berlin to participate in a Transparency International event in November; work published on Thomson Reuters Foundation; a tablet computer
• Second - Work published on Thomson Reuters Foundation; a tablet computer
• Third - Work published on Thomson Reuters Foundation; up to €250 worth of books

Judging
The essays will be judged using the following criteria:

• The idea
• How inspirational it is
• Originality
• Clarity of concept
• Language and style

Here are a few tips to help you toward a successful submission:

• Avoid academic language and jargon!
• Be clear and concise
• Keep it personal and interesting. (Think: will the general public find this interesting?)

Please note that only winning nominations will be contacted.
The winners will be announced on International Youth Day, 12 August 2013 and will receive a certificate.

 Deadline:  1 July 2013.
Apply here