The FITC Youth Connect Essay Challenge 2020 for young African Undergraduates

Published: 17 Aug 2020

The FITC Youth Connect Essay Challenge is organized to harness the creativity and innovation mindset of the African youth in promoting growth and development in Africa. The objective is to develop in undergraduate students the habit of contributing to national and global issues, as well as providing policymakers with an accessible perspective. It aims to promote excellence and knowledge amongst young minds, putting them in the shoes of game changers and problem solvers, in the African Landscape and the world at large.

FITC Youth Connect Essay Challenge

Application Deadline	August 31, 2020
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	FITC

FITC Youth Connect Essay Challenge Benefits

1. Winner – $1,000 + Laptop + Leadership Certification Programme + 1-year Mentorship Programme
2. 1st runner up – $500 + Laptop + 1-year Mentorship Programme
3. 2nd runner up – Laptop + 1-year Mentorship Programme

Requirements for FITC Youth Connect Essay Challenge

1. This Essay is open to undergraduates from all tertiary institutions in Africa
2. Essay can be in English or French and must not exceed 1000 words.
3. Entrants are expected to show originality, creativity, clarity and focus on the topic
4. Essays must be original and unpublished. Plagiarized entries will be disqualified.
5. Essays must be written by one person. Co- written essays will not be accepted.
6. One entry per person.
7. Entries will be disquali?ed if they fail to meet these requirements

Application Deadline

August 31, 2020

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to FITC on fitc-ng.com to apply