Paradigm Initiative(PIN) 2022 Essay/Debate Competition for Africans

Published: 20 Jun 2022

This year, Paradigm Initiative is celebrating its 15 anniversary in a dual event that will bring together Partners, Friends of PIN, Alumni, Volunteers, PIN Team members, and inclusion stakeholders. These events are PIN@15 in Lagos, Nigeria, on July 23, 2022, to commemorate PIN’s milestone, and The PIN Festival (PINFest) in Harare, Zimbabwe, on October 10 – 14, 2022.

As part of activities to commemorate this day. Paradigm Initiative is organising an Essay/Debate Competition for young and outstanding African youth between 18-20 years with passion and drive for digital rights and inclusion in the continent who want to make their voices heard.

Competition Details

1st Round

• Argumentative Essay: Share an essay of not more than 1500 words on the topic: Are the Social and cultural norms in Africa impeding the realization of digital rights and inclusion?
• In the essay, take a stand for either FOR or AGAINST.

2nd Round

• A total of 8 candidates will be selected and divided into two groups of 4 each (FOR and AGAINST) to prepare for the virtual debate via zoom on Thursday, July 20, 2022.
• Debate winners will be announced during PIN Anniversary Dinner on Saturday, July 23, 2022.
• 4 outstanding candidates will be selected, two from each team, to compete at the grand finale.

Paradigm Initiative Essay/Debate Competition

Application Deadline	June 30, 2022
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Type	College School
Sponsor	Paradigm Initiative
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Paradigm Initiative Essay/Debate Competition

• The debate finalists will win an all-expenses paid trip to Zimbabwe and a laptop set at the PIN Festival slated on October 10 – 14.

Requirements for Paradigm Initiative Essay/Debate Competition

• Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 25;
• The competition is open to only Africans who currently reside in Africa;
• The essay should not be more than 1500 words.

Application Deadline

June 30, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Paradigm Initiative on paradigmhq.org to apply