Deadline: July 15, 2025

This international essay competition is open to participants aged 18 to 30 from CICA member states. If you’re passionate about creating change through words, this is your time to shine. The contest theme is “Youth as Catalysts for Peace, Cooperation and Sustainable Development in the CICA Region.” Participants must submit a unique, well-researched essay in English, showcasing original thoughts and realistic solutions to current global challenges. Top entries will be reviewed by a panel of international experts.

Winning this essay writing contest means more than just recognition. The top three winners will travel to Azerbaijan, enjoy a 3-day stay in Baku, and receive official certificates during a special ceremony. All travel costs, including round-trip airfare, accommodation, and local transport will be fully covered. Winners will also enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Baku. If you want your voice to be heard and your efforts to be rewarded, the CICA Essay Contest 2025 is the perfect platform to showcase your vision for a better world.

Essay Topic

• Youth as Catalysts for Peace, Cooperation and Sustainable Development in the CICA Region

Eligibility

• You must be between 18 and 30 years old.
• You should be a citizen of a CICA Member State (like Pakistan, India, Kazakhstan, etc.).
• Only one essay per person is allowed.
• The essay must be original and written only in English.
• Your name should not appear in the essay itself.

Requirement

To make sure your essay is accepted, follow these rules:

• Language: English only.
• Length: Between 1,500 and 2,000 words, not counting the bibliography.
• Format: Save and submit as a PDF file.
• Font: Use Arial, size 14.
• Line Spacing: Set to 1.3 cm.
• Margins: Keep 2 cm margins on all sides.
• Page Numbers: Add in the bottom-right corner.
• Bibliography: Include a list of sources at the end using standard citation format.
• Plagiarism: Make sure the content is 100% original and doesn’t copy from others.

Submission

Follow these simple steps to apply for the contest:

• Write your essay based on the topic: Youth as Catalysts for Peace, Cooperation and Sustainable Development in the CICA Region.”
• Prepare a brief biography about yourself in a separate document.
• Fill out the registration form (available from the official website).
• Email your essay (PDF), biography, and registration form to both of these addresses:
  • azeyouth@mys.gov.az
  • youthcontest@s-cica.org

• Make sure to submit everything by 15 July 2025.

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