Radiant Initiative for Africa Essay Contest, “Write for Africa” aims at creating awareness on the career opportunities available to young, talented writers, to find creative writers and place them on internships in organizations where their writing prowess will be harnessesed, nurtured and prepared for higher opportunities. All entrants are expected to tell their own stories, motivate others and to show the world who they really are through their submissions.
The topic for the essay is My Life, My Words (Non Fiction).
What to gain
- The top three prize winners will be given an Amazon Kindle, Color Printer and writing pak respectively
- Three winners will be selected to participate in a 6 months paid internship;
- Winners will be put in contact with with influential writers who will serve as mentors to them, providing wider exposure for their creative work, providing them access to national and international support networks of fellow young writers and change makers.
Who can apply?
- Young Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 29;
- Candidates willing to travel to Abuja if selected for the face-to-face interview and be willing to take the 6 months paid internship placement.
How to apply
- After completing the online registration, send essay to radiant4africa@gmail.com. Essays must not exceed 1000 words and the font type should be Times New Roman (size 14).
- Submissions must be received by midnight of July 20, 2017. The shortlisted essays will be notified on July 30, 2017.
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