SADC Tertiary Institution Essay Competition for young South African Students 2024: (Deadline 31 March, 2024)

The SADC Tertiary Institution Essay Competition was introduced as part of the initiatives aimed at providing due recognition to the Founders of SADC for their contribution to the establishment of SADC and subsequent pursuance of a regional integration agenda.

The topic for the 2024 edition is; “What in your opinion has SADC achieved since its formation; and does it reflect the vision of its founders?”

About Southern African Development Community (SADC)

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a Regional Economic Community comprising 16 Member States, namely; Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Established in 1992, SADC is committed to Regional Integration and poverty eradication within Southern Africa through economic development and ensuring peace and security. In 2021, SADC is commemorating 41st Anniversary of its journey from 1st April, 1980 when its forerunner…

SADC Tertiary Institution Essay Competition

Type Contest
Organisation Southern African Development Community (SADC)
Country to study–
School to study–
Course to study Not specified
State of Origin
Gender Men and Women
Application Deadline 31 March, 2024

Aim and Benefits of SADC Tertiary Institution Essay Competition

The winners at regional level will be awarded as follows; 1st prize will receive a prize money of USD2000; 2nd Prize is USD1500; while 3rd Prize will be USD1000; and the top 10 winners will all receive certificates signed by the Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security.
There will be no monetary rewards for national winners, but certificates of recognition for the top three (3) essays from each Member State.

Requirements for SADC Tertiary Institution Essay Competition Qualification

SADC Tertiary Institution Essay Competition is calling for submissions of essay entries from active tertiary institution-going learners.
The entries will be coordinated by the Ministries of Education in all respective SADC Member States.
It is the responsibility of Government officials in SADC Member States to submit the top three (3) essays to SADC Secretariat for adjudication at regional level.

Documents Required for Application

Application Deadline

March 31, 2024

How to Apply

Essays are coordinated by the Ministries of Education in all respective SADC Member States. It is the responsibility of Government officials in SADC Member States to submit the top 3 essays to SADC Secretariat for adjudication at regional level.
NOTE: The Secretariat will not accept entries from individuals and as such those entries will be disregarded and disqualified.
The essay should be 4000 words. The deadline for submission of entries to Ministries of Education in respective SADC Member States is 29th February 2024.
The deadline for submission of entries to the Secretariat by Ministries of Education is 31st March 2024.

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