Win two round-trip tickets to Japan with the ICU Global Youth Essay Competition in 2024.Win a Free Fully Funded Trip to Japan by Participating in an ICU Global Youth Essay Competition 2024. The Japan ICU Foundation and the International Christian University (ICU) are hosting a competition for young people worldwide to express their ideas about how to improve society. The theme of the ICU Youth Essay Competition is improving society. The essay must center on one of the current affairs and human rights themes listed. Apply to be eligible to win fantastic gifts, such as two round-trip tickets to Japan. Additional information is provided below.
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Details About ICU Global Youth Essay Competition 2024
- Host Country: Japan
- Organized by: International Christian University (ICU) and Japan ICU Foundation
- Deadline: October 9, 2024
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Prizes and Rewards
Top Prize (1 winner): The Top Prize Winner will receive two round-trip airline tickets to Tokyo for the winner and a guardian during the summer of 2025. The trip will include a visit to International Christian University (ICU). Alternatively, the winner may opt for a 100,000 yen cash prize.
Second Prize (1 winner): 50,000 yen gift card
Third Prize (10 winners ): A copy of the “Illustrated Universal Declaration of Human Rights in French, English, and Japanese” translated by ICU students.
Special Prize (1 winner) for those who have not been educated in English for more than 1 year: same as 3rd prize.
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Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be currently residing outside of Japan.
- Date of birth must fall between October 10, 2005, and October 9, 2010.
- Youth aged 14-18 residing outside of Japan.
- Current university or college students are not eligible to apply.
- Choose one of the provided essay topics below.
- Write an essay of no more than 650 words in English.
- Submit your essay online.
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ICU 2024 Essay Questions
- ICU’s mission is to nurture students who will contribute to world peace. Although we say “world” peace, in reality, all issues faced by humanity, local and global, are deeply interconnected, and “peace” may mean different things depending on the situation. Give an example of a global issue affecting your local community, why it interests you, and how you would act to bring peace to that situation.
- Our name, International Christian University, shows our commitment to being “international” and maintaining an open, welcoming campus. We believe in the spirit of Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states that “everyone has the right to freely participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits.” Are there people around you who do not/ are unable to participate in the cultural life of your community? Why do you think that is and how would you act to ensure that their cultural life is accessible to everyone?
There are no right answers to these questions; they are not looking for essays that propose the “correct” solutions that already exist. They want to learn about YOUR original ideas. As you write, start by reflecting on your own experience, think about what the problem is, and then write your own opinion. Said by ICU.
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Criteria of Evaluation
- Thesis
- Supporting arguments
- Originality
- Execution of writing (Audience/Coherence/Clarity/Grammar/Style)
All essays will be checked for plagiarism as well as an AI generator checker. You can take an idea, but can not copy it. Write in your own words and bring your ideas.
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How to Apply for the ICU Global Youth Essay Competition?
Submit your essay online. There is no application fee. The Link to the official website is given below. Sign up, read the instructions, and apply.
