Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Centre for Civic Education will arrange a ‘National Essay Writing Competition’ on the topic ‘What does federalism mean to me?’ to explore and examine the way citizens relate to federalism in Pakistan.
The regular students between the age of 18-25 of public and private universities can participate in the essay writing competition.
The competition aims to promote writing and analytical skills with futuristic approach among university students along with encouraging research, analysis and argument development on this important theme.
According to the instructions, the students can write on the topic either in English or Urdu language and the essay shall be original and unpublished and must not exceed 2,500 words, including footnotes or endnotes.
The students must ensure that all sources for research, which are used, are given proper reference.
Nothing shall be copied from books/newspapers without using references and plagiarism will be checked through software made for this purpose.
The essay must be typed using font 12 in Times Roman and saved in Word file, or typed by using the In-page.
Students must use only one side of the paper for print outs of the essay and the author’s name must not be placed on the text pages.
A cover page is required; mentioning the name, mailing address, phone number, educational institution, (department and registration number) and e-mail address.
Primary consideration will be given to the essay’s originality and its contribution to new knowledge, insights and creative approach.
English and Urdu essays will be judged and awarded separately. The authors of first three best essays in English and Urdu will be awarded with the cash prizes of Rs. 20,000, Rs. 15,000 and Rs.10,000 along with certificates of honour and shields.
The deadline for submission of essays is September 30 and no entries will be accepted after the deadline while only one submission per student will be accepted.
All entries will be the property of the Centre for Civic Education Pakistan which is HEC recognized research and training institution, and may be published in future with writer’s names.
Essay can be submitted either through email to
contact@civiceducation.org,
mnoor@hec.gov.pk or by Post to The Center for Civic Education Pakistan, G.P.O. Box 1123, Islamabad.