Deadline:January 25, 2015
Who can participate?
It is a worldwide youth competition. The competition will be split into three age groups. Juniors, age’s 10-14, youth ages 15-19 and youth ages 20-24.
Think creatively, and answer the question below:,
The “Year of Light” focuses on the topic of light and light sciences and its applications; but it is the human curiosity that underlines the vision which brings light to the hearts of humanity. What kind of light-based innovation would you propose to promote sustainable development and meet the needs of a global challenge such as energy, education, agriculture, or health?
You are encouraged to respond by making a 3-minute video, multimedia presentation, written essay, art work or using any method that channels your specific passion and talent to share your answer to the question.
PRIZES
Contest Winners Will be announced on March 30, 2015 and will be published on the UNESCO website and in various newspapers around the world. There will be 3 finalist for each age group and 7 semifinalists. Each semifinalists will receive a certificate. Each of the finalists will receive an official plaque, engraved with their name and a certificate. The top 9 winners will be recognized and showcased in global events during the summer of 2015. First Place winners in each age group will receive a 100% Scholarship to attend the 2015 International Model UN (IMUN) Summer Camp in the USA. Second and Third place winners will receive a 50% scholarship 2015 International Model UN (IMUN) Summer Camp in the US. Winners will also be invited to the USFUCA Club Conference to be held in Colorado in fall of 2015. A special ceremony held for the top 9 winners.
How to submit your work?
Step 1.
Please fill out the 1 page submission form (Click here to fill up the form. You should also review the contest terms and conditions.
Step 2.
Submit your work to YouthContest@UnescoUSA.org
Please put in the subject line: 2015 Worldwide UNESCO Clubs Youth Multimedia Competition and your name.
If you have a video upload it to YouTube and send the link to same email address.
Have Questions? Send it at: YouthContest@UnescoUSA.org. Please put in the subject line: YOUTH CONTEST QUESTION
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