Friday, 11 September 2015

Bright Ideas Competition 2015


Are you passionate about international development and have an idea that could change the world?
Send us your Bright Ideas talk, and you might be selected to attend the Commonwealth Youth Forum in Malta, with all your travel and accommodation expenses covered by the Commonwealth Secretariat.

What will the winner receive?
The Commonwealth Secretariat will cover the costs of an economy return airfare from the winner’s country (or current location), plus necessary visas.  The Government of Malta will cover the cost of the winner’s accommodation and meals while at the Commonwealth Youth Forum.
The winner may also have an opportunity to present their work at the Commonwealth Youth Forum.

Who is eligible?


Each entrant must meet the following eligibility requirements:
  • Aged between 18 and 29 years.
  • Citizen of a Commonwealth country.
  • Be an individual – group entries are not permitted.
  • Doing great and innovative work in democracy or development, which has created change for a community or beyond.

Each entrant must submit a suitable video or audio file in accordance with the Bright Ideas code of conductPlease note that entries must be original and specific to the competition; you cannot submit pre-existing audio or video files.
Each entrant must also hold a valid passport and be eligible to obtain a Schengen visa for entry to Malta (and any transit destinations).


How do I apply?
Submit your Bright Ideas talk in video or audio format to youth@commonwealth.int by 30 September 2015, 5pm London time (GMT+1).
Along with your submission, please include the following in your email:
  • Name
  • Date of birth
  • Country of origin
  • A short sentence (max 50 words) explaining your Bright Ideas talk.

How will the winner be selected?
The most interesting, inspiring and impactful Bright Ideas talk submitted by 30th September 2015, as determined by the staff of the Youth Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat, will be selected as the winner and confirmed by the Deputy Secretary-General, Economic and Social Development.
There will only be one winner.  The Commonwealth Secretariat’s decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Deadline: Video or audio submissions must be received by 30 September 2015.

For more info visit: Bright Ideas Official website

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