HEC Announces Inter-University Essay Writing Competition With Cash Prizes

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced to hold an Inter-University Essay Writing Competition in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day.

The Inter-University Essay Writing Competition is aimed at sensitizing the Pakistani youth to analyze opportunities & challenges faced by the country and identify their role in development of Pakistan through critical thinking, creativity and productive engagement.

Furthermore, the competition will provide candidates with the opportunity to display their writing skills in both English or Urdu and get a change to win huge cash rewards.

Topics (English and Urdu)

1. Development Journey of Pakistan from 1947 to 2022; Lessons Learnt viz-a-viz Other Countries.
2. Pakistan at 2047: National Youth Aspirations.

Eligibility Criteria For HEC’s Inter-University Essay Writing Competition

You can apply for HEC’s Inter-University Essay Writing Competition if you meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Must be Pakistani / AJK citizen
• Must be regular university student
• Maximum age limit is 25 years

Essay Format

• Students can participate only in one language (English or Urdu).
• Word Count for the essay should be between 2500-3000 words.
• English Essay must be typed in ‘Times New Roman’ with size 12 Font and 1.5 Line Spacing.
• Urdu Essay must be typed and not handwritten.
• Both types of entries need to be converted to PDF files.

How to Apply and Participate

The essay should be submitted with duly filled Registration Form.

Furthermore, the candidate must email the essay along with Registration Form to meshahzad@hec.gov.pk and hardcopies of the same to be sent through post on the following address:

Ms. Saher Mirza
Assistant Director (Academics)
Higher Education Commission
H-8, Islamabad

Notes:

• The deadline for submission is August 26, 2022
• Please note that incomplete and duplicate entries will be disqualified

Prizes (English & Urdu)

• 1^st  Position             Rs. 500,000
• 2^nd Position             Rs. 300,000
• 3^rd Position             Rs. 200,000
• 4^th -10^th  Position    Rs. 100,000 (each)

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