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ICU Global Youth Essay Competition 2024

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Scholarship Summary

Scholarship Description

The ICU Global Youth Essay Competition is open to all nationals. The competition is organized by the International Christian University (ICU) and Japan ICU Foundation for young people from all around the world to share their views on How to make a Society Better. ICU Youth Essay competition is about ways to make a better society. The essay must focus on one of the topics provided, which is the area of human rights and current events.

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Scholarship Benefits

  • Top Prize (1 winner): Will receive two round-trip airline tickets to Tokyo for the winner and a guardian during the summer of 2025. The trip will include a visit to International Christian University (ICU). Alternatively, the winner may opt for a 100,000 yen cash prize.
  • Second Prize (1 winner): 50,000 yen gift card
  • Third Prize (10 winners ): A copy of the “Illustrated Universal Declaration of Human Rights in French, English, and Japanese” translated by ICU students.
  • Special Prize (1 winner): For those who have not been educated in English for more than 1 year: same as 3rd prize.

Scholarship Eligibility

  • Applicants must be currently residing outside of Japan.
  • Date of birth must fall between October 10, 2005, and October 9, 2010.
  • Youth aged 14-18 residing outside of Japan.
  • Current university or college students are not eligible to apply.
  • Choose one of the provided essay topics below.
  • Write an essay of no more than 650 words in English.
  • Submit your essay online.

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ICU 2024 Essay Questions

  • ICU’s mission is to nurture students who will contribute to world peace. Although we say “world” peace, in reality, all issues faced by humanity, local and global, are deeply interconnected, and “peace” may mean different things depending on the situation. Give an example of a global issue affecting your local community, why it interests you, and how you would act to bring peace to that situation.
  • Our name, International Christian University, shows our commitment to being “international” and maintaining an open, welcoming campus. We believe in the spirit of Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states that “everyone has the right to freely participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits.” Are there people around you who do not/ are unable to participate in the cultural life of your community? Why do you think that is, and how would you act to ensure that their cultural life is accessible to everyone?

There are no right answers to these questions; they are not looking for essays that propose the “correct” solutions that already exist. They want to learn about your original ideas. As you write, start by reflecting on your own experience, think about what the problem is, and then write your own opinion.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • When is the deadline of ICU Global Youth Essay Competition 2024?

    The deadline of ICU Global Youth Essay Competition 2024 is 09 October 2024.

  • For which degree is ICU Global Youth Essay Competition 2024 offered for?

    ICU Global Youth Essay Competition 2024 is offered to Competition degree.

  • For which field is ICU Global Youth Essay Competition 2024 offered for?

    ICU Global Youth Essay Competition 2024 is offered for Subject Offered by University

  • Who can apply for ICU Global Youth Essay Competition 2024?

    ICU Global Youth Essay Competition 2024 is open for: All

  • Who is offering ICU Global Youth Essay Competition 2024?

    The ICU Global Youth Essay Competition 2024 is offered by: International Christian University

  • What is the funding covered in ICU Global Youth Essay Competition 2024?

    The ICU Global Youth Essay Competition 2024 covers Partial Scholarships

  • Where can ICU Global Youth Essay Competition 2024 be taken at?

    The ICU Global Youth Essay Competition 2024 can be taken at: Online