Goi Peace Foundation International Essay Writing Competition is a yearly essay competition. The competition is organized in a bid to harness the energy, creativity, and initiative of the world’s youth.
Write a letter from yourself in 2030 to your present (2021) self, in which you describe the state of the world, the way people are living, and what impact you’re making in society.In addition, include any important message that you might wish to tell your present self.
Furthermore, the aim of the contest is to promote a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society through young minds and to think about how each of us can make an impact in the world.
The theme for the 2021 contest is “A Letter from Myself in 2030”.As a contestant, you need to imagine what your world, ten years from now, would be like.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible to apply for the competition, applicants must see below:
- The competition is open to all the Youth over the world.
- Essays may be submitted by anyone up to 25 years old (as of June 15, 2021) 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, French, Spanish or German, or 1600 characters or less in Japanese, excluding essay title and cover page. Essays may be typed or printed.
- The essays must be original and unpublished. Therefore, Plagiarized entries will be rejected.
- It must be written by one person. In other words, Co-authored essays are not accepted.
Application Process
The essays are submitted online or through the competition’s postal mail address. Therefore, if you wish to submit your entry by postal mail, send to:
International Essay Contest c/o The Goi Peace Foundation
1-4-5 Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093, Japan
