Many Languages, One World: 2017 Student Essay Contest and Global Youth Forum

The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), in collaboration with ELS Educational Services, Inc., (ELS) invites students, 18 years and older, who are enrolled in a full-time course of study at a College or University, to participate in the 'Many Languages, One World' Essay Contest.

ESSAY TOPIC: The essay should discuss global citizenship and cultural understanding, and the role that multilingual ability can play in fostering these. The essay should reflect the student's personal, academic, cultural and national context.

ENTRY RULES: Essays of up to 2,000 words in length must be written in one of the six (6) official languages of the United Nations-Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish.

'Many Languages, One World' promotes the continued learning of the six (6) official languages of the United Nations-Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. To qualify, essays must be written in an official language of the United Nations that is neither your first language (language(s) spoken at home) nor the medium of instruction in either your primary or secondary education (or a medium of instruction if attending a bilingual school). You will need to demonstrate both written and verbal competency in the language of the essay. You must be a full-time University student, referred and endorsed by a Faculty member or University representative, and must be 18 years of age or older by the contest deadline.

Award: ELS Educational Services, Inc. will award each winner with an all-expense paid trip to Boston and New York City between 15-26, July 2017. At the Global Youth Forum, the students will create action plans addressing selected topics from the Sustainable Development Agenda, and will present their views at United Nations Headquarters in New York City. These international delegates will also have the opportunity to interact with invited international scholars and tour Boston and New York City. The deadline for essay submissions is 11:59 p.m. EST Thursday, 16 March,2017.

Airfare, accommodations and meals will be provided by ELS Educational Services, Inc.

Essay Submission Deadline:
Thursday 16th March, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

For more information on contest rules and procedures for entry, please see: https://www.manylanguagesoneworld.org/en

For further information you can contact: 

1. Ms. Patti Mohan - Grants Coordinator, International Office and Grant Funding at 642-8888 Ext 46122 - patti.mohan@utt.edu.tt 
2. Mrs. Debra Haniff-Gobin - Grants and Proposals Writer, International Office and Grant Funding at 642-8888 Ext. 46118 - debra.haniff@utt.edu.tt