THE GOI PEACE FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST 2024 FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (USD1,000+ PRIZE)

Annual essay contest! This is your chance to share your ideas and experiences to promote peace and a better future.

Who can apply?

  • Anyone up to 25 years old (as of June 15, 2024)
  • Two age categories:
    • Children (up to 14 years old)
    • Youth (15-25 years old)

Theme: My Experience of Overcoming Conflict

Have you ever faced a disagreement or argument? How did you work through it? What did you learn from the experience? Share your story and how you plan to use those lessons to make a positive impact in your life and the world around you.

Requirements:

  • Essays must be 700 words or less in English or French, or 1600 characters or less in Japanese.
  • Include your name, email address, and essay title at the top of the first page.
  • Any format is acceptable (font style, size, line spacing).
  • Submit your essay in MS Word (DOC/DOCX) or PDF format.
  • Teachers and youth leaders can submit group entries by creating a “school/organization entrant” account online.
  • Essays must be original and unpublished work.
  • No plagiarism or AI-generated content will be accepted.
  • Only one entry per person. Co-authored essays are not allowed.

Awards:

  • Children’s category and Youth category will have separate awards:
    • 1st Prize: Certificate, 100,000 yen (approx. US$660), and a gift (1 winner)
    • 2nd Prize: Certificate, 50,000 yen (approx. US$330), and a gift (3 winners)
    • 3rd Prize: Certificate and a gift (5 winners)
    • Honorable Mention: Certificate and a gift (25 winners)
  • Top 3 winners in each category will be invited to a virtual Winners Gathering.
  • Additional awards (Best School Award, School Incentive Award) may be given.
  • All winners will be announced on October 31, 2024 (Japan time) on the contest website. Prizes will be mailed in January 2025.

Organized by: The Goi Peace Foundation

Supported by: SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION, PLUS CORPORATION

Don’t miss this opportunity to share your voice and make a difference! Apply today!

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Goi Peace Foundation International Essay Contest

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