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 conduct. Please 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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