Writing competition rules

The rules for the writing competion are as follows:

• Entries must be written in English
• Only one entry per person
• All work must be original and unaided
• We reserve the right to use entries for publication or promotional purposes
• Individuals will be notified by email in the event of their entry being selected for publication
• Entries must be submitted online via the website at www.concern.net/writingcompetition by closing date of Sunday 21 March at midnight
• Late entries will not be accepted
• Entries received on paper or via post will not be accepted
• Please make sure your contact details are entered correctly on the online form – this is to make sure we can contact you if your entry is chosen as a winner or for publication
• Concern Worldwide will arrange all publicity surrounding the competition winners and prize-giving. Winners are asked to refrain from arranging their own publicity or publication of winning entries

Entry Categories

Junior

• Age 12 to 15        
• Maximum 1,000 words

Senior

• Age 16 to 18
• Maximum 1,500 words

Adult

• Age 19+
• Maximum 1,500 words

Prizes will be awarded in each category, with special awards for the best entries from third-level and community and adult education sectors.

Winners will be announced here on our website.