How to Join

Essay Writing Contest

Year Two

Summary and Rules

The project is an inter-university competition aimed at promoting the young Filipino’s role in attaining sustainable energy independence while maintaining a sound ecosystem.

It seeks for views on the new generation’s contribution to having a ‘clean’, efficient as well as sustainable source of energy – for both the oil and electricity sectors. The contest will also look for the youth’s views on the best types of eco-friendly power generation and energy conservation policies and measures to support development.

Project Implementation

December 6, 2010 Project Launching

*as part of the National Energy

Consciousness Month

(Department of Energy)

March 2011 University

Mid-Launch Activity

April 30, 2011 Deadline of Submission of Entries

June 2011 Awarding Rites

Qualifications

Entry must be from Filipino citizen, 16-30 years old, enrolled during academic year (2010-2011) or at the entry submission in a four or five-year undergraduate course or post-graduate degree (Master’s level) in a college or university in the country. For the special categories, submission from Filipino students who are studying in universities/colleges abroad are also welcome.

Essay entries must not have been published print or online. A student can only submit one entry for the main category revolving on the theme: Energy Access for More: How Can the Youth Be Involved in Solving the Country’s Energy Challenge?”

The Grand Awardee as well as the winners on the Special Categories from last year’s contest (2009-2010) will no longer be allowed to submit their entries this year.

A complete entry must have the following:

* Accomplished application form with passport size photo

* One-page summary stating career goals and aspirations

* Proof of enrollment in a university/college

(i.e. photocopy of recent ID or University certification)

* Essay containing 1,000 to 1,500 words with the theme:

“Energy Access for More: How Can the Youth Be

Involved in Solving the Energy Challenge?”

Criteria for judging

There will be two-level judging for the entries by a panel from the government, private energy companies and the media. The criteria for judging are as follows:

1.1 Substance 40%

1.2 Writing style and clarity of points 30%

1.3 Originality (of concepts and ideas) 30%

*For the top 10 contenders, a panel interview by the judges will be undertaken prior to the ranking of the final winners.

Submission of Entries

By Mail: Energy Library Project Office

9^th Floor, Wholesale Electricity Spot Market

Robinsons-Equitable Tower

ADB Avenue, Ortigas, Pasig City

Online: essay@energyyouthleaders.com

For enquiries on the contest, contact:

* energyyouthleaders@yahoo.com