Enter the CICA International Essay Contest 2025 for a chance to win a fully funded, all-expenses-paid vacation to Baku, Azerbaijan. This distinguished competition, which gives young people the opportunity to attend an official award ceremony and take part in a guided cultural sightseeing tour in Baku this October, is currently accepting applications.
The competition, which is run by the Republic of Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Youth and Sports with assistance from the CICA Secretariat, encourages young people from CICA member nations to express their opinions on regional and worldwide issues. Promoting intercultural communication, young involvement, and creative thinking on important topics is the aim.
Participants in the competition must be between the ages of 18 and 30. No IELTS or language test is necessary to enroll, and there is no application cost. Several winners will be chosen to receive fully paid travel to Azerbaijan, where they will get recognition for their efforts and meet leaders, legislators, and other changemakers.
This is a forum for young people to represent their communities internationally, influence change, and have their voices heard. It’s more than just an essay contest. Below are all the specifics on the essay topic, qualifying requirements, advantages, and application process.
Host Country: Baku, Azerbaijan
Opportunity Type: Contest
Date: October 2025
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Participants must be between the ages of eighteen and thirty.
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of one of the nations on the list of qualifying nations.
- Participants may submit no more than one essay.
- The submission needs to include a brief author biography.
- The author’s name shouldn’t appear anywhere in the essay’s substance.
Benefits:
- Round-trip airfare in economy class to Baku, Azerbaijan
- Three nights of lodging in Baku are included.
- Included is airport transportation to and from the hotel.
- Free sightseeing excursion in Baku.
- The Republic of Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Youth and Sports has officially issued this certificate.
Requirements and Format of the Essay
- Language: Essays must be written in English
- File Format: Submit the essay as a PDF document
- Citations: Include a bibliography using a standard citation style, listing all referenced or consulted sources
- Font Style & Size: Use Arial font, size 14
- Line Spacing: Set line spacing to 1.3 cm
- Margins: Maintain 2 cm margins on all sides
- Page Numbers: Pages should be numbered in the bottom right corner
- Word Count: Essays must be between 1,500 and 2,000 words (excluding the bibliography)
- Originality: The submission must be original, plagiarism-free, and must not violate any third-party rights
Deadline: 15th July 2025
