The Commonwealth Secretariat has opened applications for the Commonwealth Innovative Youth Essay Award 2024. With the slogan “Think Trade, Think Green,” the competition seeks to investigate the nuanced relationship that exists between commerce and climate change.
We are inviting young scholars and students from Commonwealth nations, ages 18 to 29, to express their perspectives on this important subject: How may trade and trade policy help your country address a part of its climate crisis? The competition provides a cash prize of £1,000 to the winner in first place and £500 to the winners in second and third place.
Essays must be sent by email to the applicants. Below are specifics regarding the essay’s topic, prerequisites, and submission procedure.
Topic for Essay:
How, in your opinion, might trade and trade policy assist in addressing a particular facet of your nation’s climate crisis? Explain how a particular issue relates to the climate crisis, identify it, and provide a clear explanation of how trade or trade policy might help solve it.
Opportunity Type: Competitions
Eligibility Criteria:
- The candidate must be between the ages of 18 and 29.
- The candidate needs to be a citizen of one of the Commonwealth’s member nations.
Awards and Acknowledgment:
Initial award: £1,000. Subsequent and final awards: £500 apiece.
The top three essays will also be presented at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa this October and printed in the Trade Competitiveness Briefing Series.
How to Write an Essay Format:
- Essay length should not exceed 2,000 words (not counting the reference list, but includes footnotes and in-text citations).
- Make use of complete referencing in any style, which should include a reference list and in-text citations.
- Send your entries as a single Word or PDF document with Times New Roman font and 1.5 line spacing.
Details to Include:
- Name
- Age
- Nationality
- Contact information (email, address, phone number)
- CV or a brief bio
Deadline: 21 August 2024
