CONTEST
The Essay Competition “Dream Deferred” is organized by the American Islamic Congress (AIC) through the Hands Across the Mideast Support Alliance (HAMSA)
You can win the first prize of $2000, second place $1500 and runner up $500.
ELIGIBILITY
* 25 years old or younger
* a citizen or resident of an Arab League member state (Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuweit, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudia Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunesia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen) or Iran, Afghanistan, or the United States
THE ESSAY
* not longer than 1500 words, not shorter than 600 words. Footnotes, citations and essay title do not count toward the word limit.
* you can submit your essay anonymous if you want.
* do not focus on US government policy or regional geo-politics
You can write an essay about ONE of the following:
[1] Discuss a civil rights abuse in your local community- how does this repression impact you or someone you know? Describe a personal experience with civil rights restrictions (censorship, discrimination, etc.). Consider what can be done to reform these abuses. Explain whether your children will still face the same restrictions when they are your age.
[2] We have $500 to offer you to organize an event or campaign – what do you propose to do? Submit a proposal for an event or campaign addressing the struggle to secure individual rights. Describe the event, its intended impact, how you will spend the funds, and your target audience. Explain why you should receive the funds and how they will be an investment in long-term change.
[3] What is your “dream deferred” – a vision of your society with civil rights for all? Share your dream of a successful civil rights movement. Explain what is needed for this campaign to overcome obstacles. If you like, write a mock newspaper article from the year 2012 reporting on a ground-breaking event or campaign. Describe successful collaboration between Mideast and American activists.
PRIZES
Winners will hear by July 2009 if they have won. The first prize will receive $2,000; the second prize winner $1,500 and three runners up will receive $500 each. Then, 500 book prizes will be awarded to other outstanding essays.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your essay online by filling out the submission form
DEADLINE : January 31, 2010
MORE INFO
For more information, please visit http://www.hamsaweb.org/
or email essay@hamsaweb.com
Republish by : NORBERTUS CITRA IRAWAN,SP - www.competitions.co.nr
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