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GOI PEACE FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

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Application Deadline: June 15, 2024 (23:59 your local time).

LOCATION:  Japan

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.

ELIGIBILITY:

Essays may be submitted by anyone up to 25 years old (as of June 15, 2024) in one of the following age categories: a) Children (ages up to 14) b) Youth (ages 15 – 25)

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, email address 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.

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.

BENEFIT:

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$660 as of Feb. 2024) and gift … 1 entrant

2nd Prize: Certificate, prize of 50,000 Yen (approx. US$330 as of Feb. 2024) and gift … 3 entrants

3rd Prize: Certificate and gift … 5 entrants

Honorable Mention: Certificate and gift … 25 entrant.

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DAG HAMMARSKJÖLD JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP

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Application Deadline: 11:59 PM US Eastern Daylight Time on April 05, 2024.

LOCATION: United Nations

The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists is now accepting applications from career print, television, radio or internet journalists from mainly developing nations of Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Oceania to cover deliberations of the 79th United Nations General Assembly for approximately 10 weeks. Applicants should have a compelling interest in international affairs and the work of the United Nations and its member agencies. Both full-time and freelance journalists are invited to apply.

ELIGIBILITY:

Career journalists, age 25-35, from nations of Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Oceania are eligible to apply.  Freelance journalists are also eligible (see Freelance Requirements below).

Applicant journalists must have a current passport which will be required to apply for and obtain a I-1 journalist visa from a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in order to accept the Fellowship.

Work samples no earlier than 2023 must be provided.  (See Work Samples on Application Form)

Applicants must be employed by bona fide media organizations such as print, television, radio or web journalists.

Speaking English with proficiency is required since it is one of the primary languages used at the United Nations.

Journalists younger than 25 and older than 35 are not eligible to apply since the program is intended for mid-career journalists.

Students of journalism are not eligible to apply.

Journalists residing in European countries are not eligible to apply unless they are still reporting to audiences in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Oceania.

BENEFIT:

The Fund will provide an Award Letter to selected recipients to facilitate the process of obtaining the Visa.

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