Writing competition: rules

• Entries must be written in English
• Only one entry per person
• All work must be original and unaided
• The word limit is 1,000 words, please aim to keep within this
• 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 by midnight on 27 March 2011            
• 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 12-15 years
• Senior: age 16-18 years
• College: full or part-time student in college or university
• Adult: age 19+ and not in college or university

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded in each category.

• First place: netbook computer
• Second place: kindle e-reader
• Third place: MP3 player

Winners will be announced on our website.