Essay Writing Competition by Delhi University and NLSIU, Bangalore Submit by Sept 4

About the Competition

With the aim of understanding the plight of street women and children and creating awareness and empathy in society, DU and NLSIU present the Essay Writing Competition.

This competition endeavours to stimulate interest and foster growth amongst students from all domains to understand the contemporary struggles of street women and children.

Eligibility

This competition is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from all disciplines. Submissions from Academicians, Regulators, Policy Makers, Research Scholars, and NGOs are also accepted.

Submission Guidelines

• Every participant can submit ONLY ONE essay on any one of the given themes.
• Co-authorship is not permitted. Each entry should be an original and unpublished essay, either in English or Hindi.
• The word limit is between 1500-3000 words, including footnotes.
• Entries must be formatted in Times New Roman, font size 12 with 1.5 spacing.
• Footnotes should be in Times New Roman, font size 10 with 1.0 line spacing.
• Endnotes are not allowed. The writings must conform to the “Indian Law Institute, Rules of Footnoting”.
• Authors may visit the freely accessible website of the Indian Law Institute.
• Every essay must clear anti-plagiarism checks and be supported by a bona fide certificate, duly signed by the Registrar / Vice-Chancellor or other Appropriate Authority.

Essay Topics/Theme

• Temporary Dwellings: A Problem or a Solution?
• Slum-free cities – Solutions and Strategies

How to Submit?

• The essay must be submitted in doc./docx. format along with bona fide certificate and screenshot of successful fee payment via google form before September 4, 2022.
• The template for Bonafide Certificate is here.

How to Register?

• Interested participants can register for the competition through the link given at the end of this post.
• Registration Fee: INR 500 /-

Submission Deadline

September 4, 2022

Prizes

Top 3 Essay would be given Cash Prizes along with E-Certificate

• First Prize: INR 2500
• Second Prize: INR 2000
• Third Prize: INR 1500

Contact Information

In case of queries, please contact:

• Vanshika Mittal: +91 96506 66505
• Megha Kedia: +91 86172 48458
• Email: sheltersforpoor@gmail.com

Click here to register for the essay competition