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About the Education Research Forum Essay Competition
You are invited to participate in the Education Research Forum Essay Competition! This is your opportunity to shine as an emerging education researcher and as a young African leader.
According to UNESCO, half of the children in Sub-Saharan Africa have not enrolled in school as more than 85 percent of children in this region are not learning at the minimum proficiency standards. More so, they sadly emphasized that “despite years of steady growth in enrolment rates, the education situation in sub-Saharan Africa continues to threaten the future of entire generations”. Compounding the prevalent situation, the Covid pandemic hit deep into global educational development as nearly 2 billion children and youth were out of school as at April 2020. It therefore suffices to say that the African education system is plagued with a myriad of problems.
This year the Education Research Forum Essay Competition will explore several themes that bothers on educational research in higher institutions in Africa. Our editors will read all submissions and choose literary works that tackle any of the themes.
THEME: Education in Crisis: Challenges, Prospects, and Innovative Approaches for Advancing Higher Education in Africa
BENEFITS
Winner – £250
1st Runner Up – £150
2nd Runner Up – £100
- ERN essay award
- Feature on Edvant Edge Africa Blog
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Entry is open to all graduates and current students undergoing a first, second or third cycle in any higher institution in Africa. Candidates whose research interests are in the area of educational research and development are also eligible.
- All candidates must not be older than 42 years by the submission deadline (August 25, 2022).
ESSAY REQUIREMENTS
- Essay
Essays will be evaluated based on their level of expertise and comprehension of the pertinent topic, their skillful application of evidence, the strength of their reasoning, their structure, writing style, and their persuasiveness. Candidates are recommended to provide a clear and concise response to the question. Each essay will be a maximum of 1500 words excluding headers and written using the Arial font and font size of 12.
- Youtube Video
Finally, candidates who are making progress will be required to do a 1 minute video about themselves and how their essay might address the problems of higher education in Africa. The video should be uploaded on youtube and the shareable link should be included in the designated field in the application portal. Ensure the video is clear and void of background noise.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, fill the form here
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 25th August 2022