Essay Competition: "What do I know about Azerbaijan?"

The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Serbia and the Ministry of Youth and Sport of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Announce an ESSAY COMPETITION:

“WHAT DO I KNOW ABOUT AZERBAIJAN?”

    Details of the Essay Competition:

• Competition is open to the students (Ages 18-29) of high schools and universities located in Serbia

• Applicants are invited to choose one of the following topics:

• Heydar Aliyev - National Leader of Azerbaijan
• Azerbaijan – a multi-ethnic and multi-confessional nation
• Azerbaijan and Serbia: history of relations and perspectives
• Contribution of Azerbaijan’s oil and gas strategy to the development of the region
• Azerbaijan at the crossroad of civilizations
• History, art and culture of Azerbaijan
• Free topic (on Azerbaijan)

• Essay must be original and written in English
• Essay must contain between 1000 and 2500 words and typed in Arial 12 font
• Essay must be submitted by June 20th, 2019 to azembassyserbia1@gmail.com
• Every entry must be accompanied by:
• Application Form Download
• Short Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copy of Passport (or ID)

• Winners will be selected by an expert group based on the content of the essay.
• The trip to Azerbaijan will take place by the second half of August, 2019.
• All essay-writers will receive a letter of acknowledgment from the Embassy of Azerbaijan to Serbia.
• All expenses (visa facilitation, transportation, accommodation and meals) of winners related to the 7-day visit to Azerbaijan will be covered by organizers.
• Competition winners will also receive a certificate from the Ministry of Youth and Sport of the Republic of Azerbaijan.