ACGEM Youth Essay Competition: Are you a visionary youth passionate about reshaping African democracies?
The African Center for Governance and Economic Management (ACGEM) invites you to participate in the Youth Essay Competition.
Seize the opportunity to express your thoughts on “Embracing Homegrown Democracy in Africa” and be part of the change.
Join the Conversation: Be a Catalyst for Change
Your perspective matters! Contribute to the dialogue on homegrown democracy in Africa and unlock the potential of African democracies.
ACGEM is providing a platform for your ideas to shine, shaping the future of governance and economic management in Africa.
Submit Your Insights: Deadline Approaching!
Don’t miss the chance to make a difference. Submit your essay before the deadline on March 31st, 2024, and stand a chance to win exciting prizes while leaving an impact on the future of African democracies.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
Abstract
- Host: The African Center for Governance and Economic Management (ACGEM)
- Category: Competitions
- Benefits:
- 1st Place:
- $3000 cash prize
- All-expense-paid trip to Accra
- 1-month internship
- 2nd Place:
- $2000 cash prize
- 3rd Place:
- $1000 cash prize
- Eligibility: African Countries
- Deadline: March 31st, 2024
ACGEM Youth Essay Competition Details
The African Center for Governance and Economic Management (ACGEM) is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting essay competition on the theme:
“Embracing Homegrown Democracy in Africa: Unlocking the Potential of African Democracies”.
The ACGEM Youth Essay Competition is in pursuit of fostering intellectual discourse and promoting innovative ideas for the advancement of governance and economic management in Africa.
ACGEM invites young scholars, students, policymakers, and thought leaders from across Africa to engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the subject of homegrown democracy in Africa.
ACGEM Youth Essay Competition Requirements
To be eligible for the ACGEM Youth Essay Competition, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Open to citizens of African countries
- Age: 18-35 years
Submission Guidelines
- Essays should be written in English and should not exceed 5000 words.
- Essays should be formatted in Times New Roman, with a font size of 12, and a line spacing of 1.5.
- Submissions should be emailed to [email protected] and copied to [email protected].
- All submissions should include a cover letter with the participant’s name, contact information, and a brief profile not exceeding 500
ACGEM Youth Essay Competition Benefits and Timeline
- 1st Place:
- $3000 cash prize
- All-expense-paid trip to ACGEM headquarters in Accra for a 1-month internship
- 2nd Place:
- $2000 cash prize
- 3rd Place:
- $1000 cash prize
Essay Tips
Participants Are Encouraged But Not Limited To:
Application Procedure
- Submissions should be emailed to [email protected] and copied to [email protected].
- All submissions should include a cover letter with the participant’s name, contact information, and a brief profile not exceeding 500
- Visit the official ACGEM website at www.acgemafrica.org to access more information about the competition.
- For any inquiries, feel free to contact ACGEM at +233 03032795346 or via email at [email protected].
Click below to visit the application page
