APPLY: 2023 African Liberty Essay Contest for university students

African Liberty has announced the application call for its 2023 African Liberty essay competition. The competition is open to any African student currently enrolled in any undergraduate or graduate programme at any accredited university worldwide.

Application guidelines 

Entry opens on September 1, 2023

Entry closes on October 31, 2023

Title: Pathways to Protecting Free Speech in Africa: Opportunities for New Approaches to an Old Problem

Word count: 800 max

Entry should be in English language, with non-English words italicized.
Entry must be original.
Entry must be submitted as a PDF with the writer’s name and email address provided on the first page.
No footnotes or citation
Quotations should be limited
Essay must be in Times New Roman, 12-point font, and justified.

Prizes

Winner: $500 cash prize
First runner-up: $300 cash prize
Second runner-up: $200 cash price
Third and Fourth runners-up: $100 each.
The top 5 entries will be published on African Liberty and Students For Liberty platforms.

Eligibility Criteria 

Must be of African descent by virtue of holding the nationality of an African country
Must be enrolled in any undergraduate or graduate programme at any accredited university anywhere in the world

Hints

Entry must be solution-oriented
Entry must be specific in arguments and recommendations
Solutions with unique outlooks are strongly encouraged

Application procedure 

Entries can be made through the online portal.