The document discusses the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition for 2023. The competition asks entrants to explore how young people's power within the global community can be harnessed to make a positive impact. There are categories for juniors under 14 and seniors ages 14 to 18, with topics focused on youth empowerment and leadership. The top winners in each category will receive an educational trip to London culminating in an awards ceremony.
The document discusses the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition for 2023. The competition asks entrants to explore how young people's power within the global community can be harnessed to make a positive impact. There are categories for juniors under 14 and seniors ages 14 to 18, with topics focused on youth empowerment and leadership. The top winners in each category will receive an educational trip to London culminating in an awards ceremony.
The document discusses the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition for 2023. The competition asks entrants to explore how young people's power within the global community can be harnessed to make a positive impact. There are categories for juniors under 14 and seniors ages 14 to 18, with topics focused on youth empowerment and leadership. The top winners in each category will receive an educational trip to London culminating in an awards ceremony.
The document discusses the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition for 2023. The competition asks entrants to explore how young people's power within the global community can be harnessed to make a positive impact. There are categories for juniors under 14 and seniors ages 14 to 18, with topics focused on youth empowerment and leadership. The top winners in each category will receive an educational trip to London culminating in an awards ceremony.
To mark the 50th Anniversary of the Commonwealth Youth Programme, Commonwealth
Heads of Government declared 2023 a year dedicated to youth-led action for sustainable and inclusive development and called on a renewal and strengthening of our commitment to youth engagement and empowerment. Of the Commonwealth’s population of almost 2.5 billion people, 60% are under the age of 30. This young demographic represents a dynamic ‘youth force for change’, made up of exceptional young people who are increasingly involved in advocacy, decision-making and action. The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023 asks entrants to explore the power young people hold within the global community and consider how this power can be harnessed to make a meaningful impact in the world.
TOP PRIZE AWARDS
The top two winners from each All successful entries will receive category will be awarded with a trip a Certificate of Participation and to London for a week of educational a number of entrants will receive and cultural events, culminating in a Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards for special Awards Ceremony at a royal excellence in writing. palace.
The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay
Competition is supported by the Lagos State Government. The Commonwealth is a voluntary network of 56 countries, based on a shared English language and the key values of democracy, equality, tolerance, human rights and the rule of law.
ABOUT THE COMPETITION SENIOR CATEGORY
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BORN BETWEEN 1 JULY 2004 AND 30 JUNE 2009 (14-18 YEARS OF Essay Competition is the AGE) world’s oldest international 1. As Head of the Commonwealth, His Majesty The King is opening writing competition. 2023 an international conference on the importance of young people in marks 140 years since it was decision making. Write his speech. established in 1883. With thousands of young people 2. Does age matter? taking part every year, it is an important way to recognise 3. The 2023 Year of Youth was a moment of significant social change - what was its impact on the world? achievement, elevate youth voices and develop key skills 4. Script a dialogue between two people, with contrasting through creative writing. viewpoints, on an issue that divides generations. HOW TO ENTER The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition is open for JUNIOR CATEGORY entries between 16 March and 30 June 2023. For BORN ON OR AFTER 1 JULY 2009 (UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE) more information on how to 1. In fiction and throughout history, young people have performed numerous acts of heroism. Choose your favourite young hero enter the competition please and write to them about why you admire them. visit, www.royalcwsociety.org 2. What is your youthful superpower, and how can it make a Follow @RoyalCWSociety positive difference to the world? on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for writing tips! 3. You have been stranded on a planet where everyone is 18 or under. Journal your experience. Email competitions@ royalsociety.org with any 4. Why does your voice matter? questions.
The Queen’s Commonwealth
Essay Competition is supported by the Lagos State Government.
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