Edubirdie essay writing contest

New essay writing contest opportunity for college students.

Our contest is called “Edubirdie essay writing contest”, and it’s designed to support and inspire writers of any kind.

Here is a brief list of our requirements:

–      All contestants should be eligible to participate.

–       Contest is absolutely free.

–      Limit one entry per person or email-account

–       Essay should be submitted in the English language only at a maximum of 1,500 words.

–      All entries should be original and free of plagiarism

The 3 entrants, whose essays receive the highest overall scores, will be declared the winners.

A total of 3 prizes will be during the Contest:

–      Winner – $500

–      2nd place – $250

–      3rd place – $100

For Further Info, please check –  http://edubirdie.com/blog/essay-writing-contest-june.

Syngenta Photography Award 2016

Deadline:  22 August 2016
Open to: photographers who are 18 years or older on August 22, 2016
Awards: two types of awards available

Description

Launched in 2012, the Syngenta Photography Award is an international competition that aims to draw attention to and stimulate dialogue around key global challenges through powerful photography. Since the inaugural competition, the Award has received over 5,000 submissions from all over the world.

The Syngenta Photography Award invites professional and amateur photographers to submit applications in two categories – The Professional Commission and the Open Competition. The Award offers total prize money of US$65,000, including a US$25,000 professional commission.

This year’s theme is Grow-Conserve. As the world’s population continues to increase, so does the tension between our growing demand for more food, energy and resources, and the protection of our planet. How can we manage economic, social and technological growth in a way that supports the needs of today as well as for future generations? Bold and transformative action is needed*.

Photographers, whatever their approach, are invited to submit images that explore the theme of Grow-Conserve and tell stories about the relationship and trade-offs that exist between these two forces that are shaping the sustainability of our planet. An exhibition of photographs submitted for the Award alongside the winning images will be open from March 2017 in various international venues. Previous Syngenta Photography Award exhibitions have toured in countries including Belgium, Brazil, Italy and the UK.

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

  • Applications for the Professional Commission:

Professional photographers are invited to submit a series of 5–10 compelling images relating to the theme of Grow-Conserve, accompanied by a creative project proposal of a maximum of 500 words. The proposal should include description of the project as well as a budget that would require the grant of US$25,000. For further information on how to apply please visit the Professional Commission web page.

Professional photographers are also invited to apply for the Open Competition.

  • Applications for the Open Competition:

The Open Competition is open to all photographers who are 18 years or older on August 22, 2016 whether amateur, professional or student. Photographers are invited to submit between 1–3 thought-provoking and captivating images exploring the theme of Grow-Conserve. For further information on how to apply please visit the Open Competition web page.

Awards

Prizes – Professional Commission Category:

  • First prize: US$15,000 – the winner will also receive a commission worth up to an additional US$25,000 to explore the theme of the Award in a more in-depth way
  • Second prize: US$10,000
  • Third prize: US$5,000

The Commission allows the Award to generate a new body of work that contributes to the contemporary debate about the topic, allowing the Award to continue to spark discussion around key global challenges.

Prizes – Open Competition:

  • First prize: US$5,000
  • Second prize: US$3,000
  • Third prize: US$2,000

The Syngenta Photography Award – previous themes and winners:

The inaugural Syngenta Photography Award (2012/13) theme was ‘Rural-Urban’, which explored the relationship and tensions between urban and rural environments.

Application

The Award is free to enter. Applications to the Syngenta Photography Award must be submitted by completing the online application form at www.syngentaphoto.com.

If you have any questions,feel free to contact at :  photo.award@syngenta.com

The official web-page.

2016 Project Inspire: 5 Minutes to Change the World

Deadline: 1 July 2016
Open to: representatives of existing organizations, individual or as a team of up to three members
Grant: USD 25,000/ winning project, USD 10,000 grant/running-up

Description

Project Inspire is a global initiative by Singapore Committee for UN Women and MasterCard, for organisations to win up to USD 25,000 for the project proposals. This year’s theme is “Empowering Women and Girls through Safety and Security”, focusing on women and/or girls in the Asia and/or Pacific region. This can range from food security, to health, sanitation, financial, physical, and emotional security (more about submission rules in the official call HERE).

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

  • Open to both males and females;
  • Representants fo an existing organization;
  • Participants may submit entries as an individual or as a team of up to three members;
  • If submitting as an individual, you must be between the ages of 18-35;
  • If submitting as a team, at least one member of the team must be between the ages of 18-35 (the team leader will travel to Singapore to represent your project in the finals.

Grant

  • A USD 25,000 grant will be awarded to the winning project;
  • A USD 10,000 grant will be awarded to the runner-up.

Application

If you can submit an application before 31 May 2016, you will stand a chance at receiving tailored feedback from us to improve your application. The final deadline for all submissions is 1 July.

You can find the application form here together with the application you should submit a maximum 5-minute video (if applicable).

Before applying, please read  the terms and conditions.

In order to apply, register HERE.

For more information please feel free to contact us immediately at  contact@5minutestochangetheworld.org.

More information on the official website, or on Facebook and/or Twitter.

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McKinsey Global Institute Essay Prize

Deadline:  31 July 2016
Open to: anyone
Prize: EUR60,000

Description

The McKinsey Global Institute has launched a global essay contest aimed at crowdsourcing solutions to one of Europe’s biggest political and economic conundrums: how to implement a pro-growth economic strategy that is both effective and that appeals to voters and policy-makers.

The essay prize is a follow-up to the MGI June 2015 report, A Window of Opportunity for Europe, which identified policy measures that could double GDP growth in Europe in a sustainable manner and create more than 20 million jobs in Europe. While that report identified the “why” and the “what,” it did not focus on the “how.”

The contest is being held under the patronage of European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker. Juncker, a former Prime Minister of Luxembourg, himself articulated the dilemma that the essay is hoping to resolve, when he said back in 2007 “we all know what to do, but we don’t know how to get re-elected once we have done it.”

Eligibility

The Essay for Europe prize is open to anyone in any part of the world, as long as they are not employed by or affiliated with McKinsey & Company or the Jacques Delors Institute.

Prize

The winner of the essay contest will receive a prize of €60,000. A prize of €25,000 will be awarded to the best essay written by an author under the age of 30. A further €15,000 will be awarded to runners-up at the discretion of the panel of judges, which is chaired by Pascal Lamy, a former European Trade Commissioner and ex-director general of the World Trade Organization

Application

The Competition will run from 00:01 AM (GMT) on 18 March 2016 (the “Opening Date”) to 11:59 PM (GMT) on 31 July 2016 (the “Closing Date”) inclusive.
Learn more about how to enter the contest and submission guidelines.
  1. Read the Terms & Conditions
  2. Download the essay style guide

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to:  EssayForEurope@mckinsey.com.

The official web-page.

The Greenmotions Film Festival 2016

Deadline: 31 August 2016
Open to: everyone interested about film-making in area animation, documentary, drama, experimental or artist film, etc.
Prize: total prize money is EUR 2,500

Description

The Greenmotions Film Festival is a call to action aiming to raise awareness in people around sustainable thinking! It will take place at Kommunales Kino im Alten Wiehre Bahnhof in Freiburg (Germany) on November 11 – 13, 2016.

Did you produce a positive, constructive or solution-oriented film about sustainability or environmental issues? Would you like to show your work to a dedicated audience and call people to action? Sustainability and the environment are the main themes of the festival. Inspiring documentaries and feature movies will be shown at the festival weekend along with the best short films of our international short film competition. Furthermore, a bicycle cinema will be organized in schools; students will run the projector for the films by paddling their bikes.

There are two main categories for films participating in our festival: Short films and Long Films. On top of that a special award is offered to movies with the topic climate refugees. According to the World Migration Report 2015 more than 20 million people are climate and environmental refugees and we would like to show films about their stories at our film festival.

Eligibility

The participation is open to everyone with interest about film-making in area animation, documentary, drama, experimental or artist film and even more.

Prizes

  • Prices are amounting up to EUR 2,500;
  • A jury of experts will select the best short film;
  • The festival may consider to create categories of the short film submissions;
  • The prize of the audience choice will be given only to long feature movies. 

How to apply?

You need to fill out Online submission or you can use Submission via reelport.

More detailed information about your movie you can find in the official call HERE.

For further information about the competition, please visit the official website.

Global Peter Drucker Essay Competition

Deadline: 15 July 2016
Open to: students and professionals from the ages of 18 to 35
Awards: free registration to the Global Peter Drucker Forum,  EUR 1,000 prize money for 1st prize winners in the two categories and  a one-year-all-access subscription to Harvard Business Review

Description

The Global Peter Drucker Challenge organized by the Peter Drucker Society Europe and aims at raising awareness of the works and humanistic values of Peter Drucker among young people – the new generation poised to build on a management philosophy that puts the human being at its center. The competition is designed to complement and enrich the interdisciplinary exchange of views and ideas at the Global Peter Drucker Forum.

Peter Drucker Challenge invite you to submit an essay covering the topic “The New Entrepreneurs – Movers and Shakers in Economy and Society?

Essay submissions will be evaluated according to:
  • The way you describe your personal insights based on;
  • Peter Drucker’s essay “Managing Oneself”;
  • The way you are translating Peter Drucker’s people-centered management philosophy in our times as a basis for further reflections;
  • The way you connect the past and the future from your own cultural point of view;
  • Relevance and originality, your personal style;
  • Original concept, specifically produced by you for the purpose of this contest;
  • Ability to express your thoughts in fluent English;
  • Form: 1500 to 3000 words.

The GPCF is an annual conference aimed at advancing the development of management thinking and practice in order to respond to the changing requirements in our societies. The 8th Global Peter Drucker Forum  will take place in Vienna, Austria, on 17 and 18 November 2016. This year’s topic is “The Entrepreneurial Society“.

Eligibility

  • You must be at least 18 years old and no more than 35 years old at the time of essay submission;
  • You must be a student (Undergraduate, graduate level, MBA, PhD);
  • You must be a professional (manager or entrepreneur) or in transition to a professional career;
  • You have not been selected (or only once since 2010) among the top 10 finalists.

Awards

Take part in the Global Peter Drucker Challenge contest to qualify for participation in one of the leading conferences on management, The Global Peter Drucker Forum:

  • Free registration to the Global Peter Drucker Forum for the best 15 contributions in the students and the professionals category;
  • Get inspired by innovative brains, learn from thinkers and practitioners and your contest colleagues, establish new contacts;
  • Meet with 20 finalists at the Challenge Get-Together;
  • Engage in lively discussions at the speakers’ reception and the Gala event;
  • Opportunity to participate in a session and/or an interview by important media;
  • EUR 1,000 prize money for 1st prize winners in the two categories.
  • Win a one-year-all-access subscription to Harvard Business Review.

How to apply?

In order to apply, you should register HERE. The deadline is 15 July 2016.

For more information please the official webpage.

Apply and Win Spanish Food Adventure Trip

Deadline: 2 May 2016
Open to:  food writers, bloggers, aspiring chefs aged above 18
Prize: all-expenses-paid trip to Spain, mentorship, round-trip airfare, travel insurance

Description

World Nomads is pleased to invite you to apply for Spanish Food Adventure which is for three culinary explorers to embark on food-fueled assignments to uncover the local recipes, techniques and attitudes that make Spain a seriously celebrated food destination

This is your opportunity to go on an all-expenses-paid trip to learn from the producers, chefs and home cooks that are so passionately dedicated to Spanish cuisine. You could be scoffing churros and preparing patatas bravas in Madrid, cooking fideuàs and indulging in crema Catalana in Catalunya or perfecting a tortilla Espanola and gulping gazpacho in Andalucia. Important dates of each assignment;

  • Andalucia; from 27 May 2106;
  • Madrid; from 3 June 2016;
  • Catalunya; from 10 June 2016.

Each food explorer will keep a daily blog on World Nomads documenting their culinary experiences in Spain featuring stories, photos and recipes from the road. While on assignment, all of the winners’ experiences will be filmed by an accompanying cameraman.

Eligibility

This call is open to food writers, bloggers, aspiring chefs, and just plain passionate eaters with a story to share fulfilling the following criteria:

  • Minimum age of 18;
  • Holders a current, valid passport (with 6 months left before expiry);
  • All nationalities (subject to obtaining a Spanish visa), however, you must have an exceptionally high degree of proficiency in written and spoken English;
  • Be comfortable in front of the camera, and sharing your emotions and opinions with the world.

Prize

  • A 7-day all-expenses-paid trip to Spain courtesy of Turespana, Culture Xplorers, and the regional tourism boards of Andalucia, Madrid and Catalunya;
  • Round-trip airfare from your country of residence to Spain;
  • Mentorship from local Spanish chefs, cooks and artisan providores;
  • Travel insurance for the duration of the trip from World Nomads.

How to apply?

In order to apply you need to cook, snap and share your most memorable food recipe.

  • Submit a recipe with accompanying photos. This can’t just be any recipe, this recipe needs to come with a story;
  • Tell the story behind the recipe and what makes it so special to you;
  • Complete an essay telling why you should be chosen and what the opportunity would mean to you. Your answer will provide considerable weight in the judging process;
  • The entry must be submitted in English.

For more information please visit the official webpage.

International OmniPapers Writing Contest 2016

Deadline: 30 June 2016
Open to: all students from worldwide, aged 20-25
Awards: prizes in three categories USD 500/ USD 200 / USD 100

Description

It’s challenging to be a good student. Many learners need to pay for education and living in hostels, so they have to combine study and earning a living, spending hours at work. As a result, it becomes physically impossible for a student to do lots of homework, and it appears that many learners decide to ask essay writing services for help. OmniPapers is your ultimate guide to the world of essay writing services that lets you compare websites by different criteria. What is the main task? Write an essay on the topic “The ideal higher education model for my country.”

Try your best to cover the following questions:

  1. What higher education model do you see ideal?
  2. What changes would you make to improve your country’s higher education model?

All essays will be evaluated for creativity, originality, and proper grammar by Emily Johnson.

Eligibility

  • All students from worldwide and all participants must be 20-25 years old;
  • The language of essay should be English.

Awards

  • 1. prize – US 500;
  • 2. prize – US 200;
  • 3. prize – US 100.

How to apply?

You can write it in academic or non-academic style. The number of words should be between 1,000-1,500. Save and send your essay in Word Doc or PDF formats. Send your essays to  info@omnipapers.com. Also, don’t forget the subject line of your message should be “OmniPapers Writing Contest” and write your name in the body of this message.

For more information, please visit official website.

VGIK International Summer School for Filmmakers in Russia

Deadline: 10 May 2016
Open to: students in film direction, cinematography, animation, multimedia and computer graphics
Venue: 4-24 July, Petrozavodsk/Moscow, Russia

Description

Russian State University of Cinematography named after S. A. Gerasimov is calling international students to take part in the 8th VGIK International Summer School. The program of the VGIK International Summer School consists of two sections:

  • Documentary section takes place in Petrozavodsk, an old Russian city, well-known for its history, architecture, sceneries, and its cultural heritage;
  • Animation section will be held at VGIK Animation & Multimedia Department film studios in Moscow.

Note: duration period of animation section is shorter.

At the VGIK International Summer School you get engaged in various shooting-oriented workshops, tutorials, and trainings carried out by widely recognized European and Russian filmmakers.

The aim of the school is:

  • To gain extra knowledge and acquire practical training in the field of cinematography;
  • To establish academic and creative connections among the students of film schools from all over the world;
  • To exchange knowledge and experience in the field of film education.

Eligibility

If you are a student of Film Direction, Cinematography, Animation & Multimedia, or Computer Graphics Department, you are welcome to apply for the VGIK International Summer School.

Costs

The organizers will provide accommodations, meals and local transportation, as well as the necessary equipment during filming sessions for selected participants.

The VGIK International Summer School will not cover your travel expenses: air tickets, Russian visa, and medical insurance. The Russian visa may be issued only by the Russian consulate in your city or country. Please, take this information into consideration before applying. 

How to apply?

To send your submissions or get any further information contact via foreign@vgik.info, the subject line of the e-mail should include “VGIK International Summer School”:

  • Completed application form;
  • One photograph;
  • Letter of recommendation from a school or master;
  • Trailer of a film, shot in the course of your studies at a film school, academy, or university (subtitled in English), or a link to the video;
  • Synopsis or your reflections on the subject corresponding with the summer school slogan, that will underlie your documentary and animation films to be shot at the VGIK International Summer School.

For more information please visit the official webpage.

Apply for the 2016 Momentum for Change Awards!

Deadline:  25 April 2016
Open to: Organizations, cities, businesses, governments and other key players that are taking concrete action on climate change
Prize: chance to participate at the UN Climate Change Conference in Marrakech, Morocco

Description

Are you leading a project that addresses climate change? We want to hear from you!

The United Nations Climate Change secretariat is now accepting applications for the 2016 Momentum for Change Awards to showcase action and ambition as national governments work toward implementing the historic Paris Agreement.

Selected initiatives, called ‘Lighthouse Activities,’ shine a light on innovative, scalable and replicable examples of what people are doing to address climate change, in the hope of inspiring others to act. They will be recognized and celebrated during a series of special events in November at the UN Climate Change Conference in Marrakech, Morocco.

“Now that countries have agreed to an unprecedented global treaty to combat climate change, it is time to unleash action and investment towards a low-emission, resilient and sustainable future,” said Nick Nuttall, UNFCCC Spokesperson.

“The solutions awarded by Momentum for Change show that concrete, results-driven action on climate change is already underway around the world. They also serve as a beacon to inspire governments and other key actors to take similar action.”

Why should you apply?

If your project is selected, you’ll receive a wide range of benefits, including:

  • Attendance to the 2016 UN Climate Change Conference in Marrakech, Morocco (COP 22)
  • Access to policy makers and potential funders during the conference
  • Public recognition by the UN Climate Change secretariat
  • Public relations support and media training
  • High-quality promotional videos and podcasts
  • Graphic assets such as infographics and professional photography
  • A dedicated page about your project on our website

Eligibility

Organizations, cities, businesses, governments and other key players that are taking concrete action on climate change can apply to have their projects recognized as a 2016 Lighthouse Activity.

Costs

Winners will get  chance to participate at the UN Climate Change Conference in Marrakech, Morocco

Application

To apply, you’ll need to first register in our application portal. It will take at least an hour to complete an application but you can save your progress at any time and work on it at your convenience. Completed applications must be submitted by 23:59 GMT on 25 April 2016.

For more information, please contact:

Nick Nuttall, UNFCCC Spokesperson
nnuttall@unfccc.int | + 49 228 815 1400, mobile +49 152 0168 4831

Sarah Marchildon, UNFCCC Communications Officer
smarchildon@unfccc.int | +49 228 815 1065

The official web-page.