2021國際青年散文競賽
活動簡介
【為甚麼你該參加這個競賽】
對於文化和平及永續發展長期關注的青年
讓想法獲得實踐
擁有作品，但卻沒有展現的機會
【競賽簡介】
「國際青年散文競賽」期望透過青年的能量、創造力以及行動力，促進文化和平及永續發展，並期望激發社會對青年學習，並思考自身能對社會帶來的改變。
2021年的散文主題為「什麼是生活」，究竟生活對你的意義是什麼?有什麼經歷會促使你思考生活的意義?以及你可以做出什麼行動使你及世界更珍惜並充滿活力的生活?
【競賽組別】
以2021/06/15作為計算
青年組：十五歲至二十五歲
兒童組：十四歲( 含 )以下
【競賽獎項】
各組別分別頒發
第一名( 1人 )：證書、禮品、獎金100000日圓、參與線上獲獎者聚會
第二名( 3人 )：證書、禮品、獎金50000日圓、參與線上獲獎者聚會
第三名( 5人 )：證書、禮品、參與線上獲獎者聚會
榮譽獎( 25人 )：證書、禮品
符合資格者將有機會獲得額外獎勵，如最佳校園獎及校園鼓勵獎
招募資訊
【申請條件】
以2021/06/15作為計算，二十五歲( 含 )以下之青年及兒童
【申請流程】
至官網申請帳號並填寫相關資訊( https://reurl.cc/pmoeja )
線上繳交作品( 若為老師或團隊領導者為團隊繳交作品，則須於繳交時在申請頁面點選「學校/組織申請者帳戶」 )
獲獎名單將於2021/10/31日公布
【參賽作品條件】
以英文撰寫至多700字，或是以日文撰寫至多1600字元
散文第一頁開頭須附上姓名及標題( 不包含在散文字數限制中 )
比賽對於字體樣式、大小、行距沒有特別限制
檔案須以DOC/DOCX或 PDF繳交
【注意事項】
每人只限繳交一件作品
散文須為原創
散文須一人所作，共同創作不被允許
International Essay Contest for Young People
This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world.
* This program is an activity within the framework of UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development: Towards achieving the SDGs ( ESD for 2030 ).
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“What is Life?”What does life mean to you? Have you had an experience that made you think about the meaning of life? What kinds of things can you do to cherish and invigorate your own life and all life on earth? |
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| Guidelines | 1. | Essays may be submitted by anyone up to 25 years old ( as of June 15, 2021 ) in one of the following age categories: a ) Children ( ages up to 14 ) b ) Youth ( ages 15 – 25 ) |
| 2. | Essays must be 700 words or less in English or French, or 1600 characters or less in Japanese. Essays must be typed, with your name and essay title included at the top of the first page.
There are no particular rules regarding formatting ( font style, size, line space, etc. ). However, essays must be submitted in either MS Word ( DOC/DOCX ) or PDF format. * Your name and essay title are not included in the word count limit. |
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| 3. | Entries must be submitted online. To send your essay online, you must go to the online registration page, and follow the required steps. Entries submitted by postal mail or e-mail are not accepted. Teachers and youth directors may submit a collection of essays from their class or group by creating an ‘account for school/organization entrant’ on the online registration page. * Only one entry per person is accepted. |
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| 4. | Essays must be original and unpublished. Plagiarized entries will be rejected. | |
| 5. | Essays must be written by one person. Co-authored essays are not accepted. | |
| 6. | Copyright of the essays entered will be assigned to the organizer. | |
| 7. | If you have questions, please consult the FAQs section below. | |
| Deadline | Entries must be received by June 15, 2021 ( 23:59 your local time ). | |
| Awards | The following awards will be given in the Children’s category and Youth category respectively: 1st Prize: Certificate, prize of 100,000 Yen ( approx. US$900 as of March 2021 ) and gift … 1 entrant 2nd Prize: Certificate, prize of 50,000 Yen ( approx. US$450 as of March 2021 ) and gift … 3 entrants 3rd Prize: Certificate and gift … 5 entrants Honorable Mention: Certificate and gift … 25 entrants* 1st to 3rd prize winners will be invited to the Winners Gathering to be held online. * Additional awards ( Best School Award, School Incentive Award ) will be given if applicable. * All prize winners will be announced on October 31, 2021 ( Japan time ) on this website. Certificates and gifts will be mailed to the winners in December 2021. * We are unable to answer individual inquiries concerning contest results. |
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Organized by
The Goi Peace Foundation
Endorsed by
the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan
Japanese National Commission for UNESCO, Japan Private High School Federation
Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education, Japan Broadcasting Corporation, Nikkei Inc
Supported by
SEIKO HOLDINGS CORPORATION, PLUS CORPORATION
