youth competition

Youth Leadership Competition 2025 is open! Submit your essay on leadership and SDG progress in Africa. Apply below: When is the Application Deadline: The application deadline is 18 February 2025. Tell Me About The Award: The Youth Leadership Competition, organized as part of the African Leadership Forum (ALF) 2025, invites young African citizens to share their ideas on leadership and the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa. ALF 2025 will be held from 7 – 8 April in Kampala, Uganda, under the leadership of H.E. Dr. Jakaya Kikwete, former President of Tanzania and ALF Patron, and H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia. The theme for the forum is “Realising Sustainable Development Goals in Africa: Progress and Way Forward”. Read also: University of Trento Announces Multiple Master Degree Scholarships 2025 To Study in ItalyFully Funded Pernod Ricard Scholarship to attend the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich, Germany-Apply!CALL FOR APPLICATION: Wittenstein Foundation/Einstein Forum Fellowship 2026 for Young Thinkers in Berlin (€10,000 Grant & Travel Expenses) Which Fields are Eligible? All fields Type: Contest Who can Apply? Additionally, the eligibility criteria include: Open to African citizens, including those in the diaspora, aged 18 - 25 years. Applicants must submit an original essay responding to the question:If you were an African leader, how would you accelerate the implementation of SDGs on the continent? Essays must be between 500 – 700 words, typed in Arial font size 11, single-spaced, with 1-inch (2.54 cm) margins, and submitted in Microsoft Word format. A written statement of originality and ownership of intellectual property rights must be submitted along with the essay How are Applicants Selected? Submissions will be judged based on: Originality of ideas. Creativity in approach. Use of language and clarity. Relevance to the competition theme. Required Documents Typed essay (500 – 700 words) in Microsoft Word format. Written statement of originality and ownership of intellectual property rights (template available for download). Which Countries Are Eligible? African countries Read also: Apply to be a United Nations Foundation Next Generation 2025 Fellow!ITLOS - Nippon Foundation Capacity Building And Training Program 2025 For Junior To Mid-Level Government Officials And Researchers (Fully Funded To Germany)Iowa State University is Offering $30,000 Masters Scholarship in the USA 2025 For Students Where will the Award be Taken? The winners will receive their awards at the African Leadership Forum (ALF) Gala Dinner in Kampala, Uganda. How Many Awards? Not specified What is the Benefit of the Award? Additionally, the benefits include: The overall winner will receive a grand prize of USD $2,000 and will be invited to read their essay at the ALF Gala Dinner. Winners will create posters showcasing their ideas, which will be displayed at the ALF. Winners will attend a prize-giving ceremony, attended by senior African leaders from public, private, and third sectors. All travel-related expenses (including visa fees, air tickets, and accommodation) for winners residing outside Uganda will be covered by UONGOZI Institute. How to Apply: Visit the official webpage to begin.

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