Who can Participate?

Youth around the world in three age groups:    juniors – ages 10-14;  youth – ages 15-19; and young adult – ages 20-24

Group submissions will be accepted for non-essay projects in the same age categories.

 Contest Dates: 

January 1, 2017 – March 1, 2017  (ending at 11:59 March 1, 2017 Eastern Standard Time)

Prize:

Winners in each category will receive a scholarship to the 2-week Builders of the Universe camp in Maryland, USA.  Group admissions will split 1 scholarship between the entrants.

All entrants will receive a digital thank-you letter from UNESCO Center for Peace for participating.
There will be 10 semi-finalists for each age group who will receive a certificate from UNESCO Center for Peace.

The winners in each age group will also receive a certificate and an invitation to UNESCO’s Builders-of-the-Universe Camp held during the summer of 2107 at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland, USA.  If a group wins, there will be ONE scholarship offer in each age category.  It will be divided between the number of entrants per group.

The invitation will include a scholarship for the camp fee, food, and accommodations. Airfare is not included.  There will be a special ceremony held to recognize contest winners at the camp.  In addition, the winners will be recognized and showcased in global events during the year.   This is a tremendous opportunity for youth to build leadership skills, attend a United Nations session, meet UN members, tour the White House/ Congressional Building, and meet like-minded youth from around the world.

How to Submit your Work:

Step 1:    Go to www.unescousaorg.

Step 2:    Fill out the 1-page submission form at  http://bit.ly/2gRTY1Q

                Review the contest terms and conditions.  In the form, paste the link to your project.  If that will not work,

                contact [email protected].

*Send questions to  [email protected] . Put YOUTH CONTEST QUESTION in the subject line.

Submission Guidelines:

• The work has to be relevant to the question.

• Your work must be original with no professional assistance.

• All participants need to fill out the Submission Form and agree to the disclaimers.

• Please make sure your essay satisfies the following formatting criteria:

  • Saved and submitted in pdf format

  • 12 point Times New Roman

  • Double-spaced or 1.5

  • 1-inch margins

  • 500-700 words in English

• For ALL projects that use outside sources, all sources MUST be listed at the end in MLA format.  Do not just provide a link.  Projects that use outside material without citing the sources will NOT be counted.  That constitutes plagiarism.

• Videos must be between 3-5 minutes.

• Images of 3-dimensional art will be accepted.  Provide a 150-175 word explanation in English of how your work responds to the prompt as part of your submission.

• 1 entry per person

• 1 entry per group for non-essays

• Agree to the terms and conditions of the contest

Contest Winners:

• Announced on March 30, 2017

• Published on the UNESCO and USFUCA websites

• Names in various newspapers, newsletters and press releases around the world

• Projects taken to UN officials by UNESCO Center for Peace President, Mr. Guy Djoken

 Key Dates:

Contest Starts:   January 1, 2017

Judging:               Feb 25, 2017 – March 25, 2017

Contest Deadline:          March 1, 2017  (11:59 EST)

Winners Announced:     March 30, 2017

Official Link: http://www.unescousa.org/2017-peace-youth-multimedia-competi