Submission Deadline: June 6, 2014.
The Nation CAMPUSLIFE, in collaboration with AfricanLiberty.org and Network for a Free Society, is calling for entries into an essay competition.
Topic
- Freedom creates prosperity. It unleashes human talent, invention and innovation, creating wealth where none existed before. Discuss.
Eligibility:
- All African Students in any tertiary institutions (university, polytechnic, college of education and technical schools) in Africa.
Prizes
First Prize:
- George Ayittey (Platinum Prize):
- $1,000 and scholarship to 2014 Students and Young Professional African Liberty Academy (SYPALA)/ASFL at the University of Cape Town Business School, South Africa, from August 14-17, 2014
Second Prize
Anthony Fisher (Gold Prize):
- $700 and scholarship to 2014 Students and Young Professional African Liberty Academy (SYPALA)/ASFL at the University of Cape Town Business School, South Africa, from August 14- 17, 2014
Third Prize:
Derenle Edun (Silver Prize):
- $500 and scholarship to 2014 Students and Young Professional African Liberty Academy (SYPALA)/ASFL at University of Cape Town Business School. South Africa, from August 14- 17, 2014
The Nation CAMPUSLIFE Media Prize (Bronze):
- $300 and scholarship to 2014 Students and Young Professional African Liberty Academy (SYPALA)/ASFL at the University of Cape Town Business School, South Africa, from August 14- 17, 2014.
- Eight consolation prizes of $50 each.
Format and submission
- The format of the text should be in Microsoft word and not more than 1,500 words.
- On the first page of the completed essay, please write your full names, department, level of study and name of institution.
- Also include your email address and mobile phone number.
- Send your entries to adedayo.thomas@gmail.com
Notification
- Winners will be announced on July 3 , 2014.
- All entries will get a free book titled Why Liberty by Tom G. Palmer OR Foundation of a Free Society by Eamonn Butler.
- Please be sure you include your postal address if different from your school address.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the AfricanLiberty Essay Competition
