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SAARC Youth Award 2009 & Win $3000

SAARC invites applications from the youth of the region to participate in the “SAARC Youth Award - 2009”. The aim of the Scheme is to provide suitable recognition to extra-ordinary young talents and encourage the overall development of the youth in the region.

Objectives:

i.    to give recognition to the outstanding work done by young persons;
ii.    to provide youth the incentive to achieve excellence in the various fields;
iii.    to improve educational and technical skills of youth and to encourage them in creative activities; and
iv.    to encourage in the youth the development of personality through positive social attitudes and values.

Theme of the Award:

The theme of the Award - 2009 has been decided as “Outstanding contribution to humanitarian works in the aftermath of Natural Disasters”.

Eligibility:

The Award is open to nationals of SAARC Member States who are within the age group of 20-35 years at the time of nomination. The work or achievement, which has been submitted for or received an international or regional award, will not be eligible for consideration.

Description of Award:

i.    A citation in English;
ii.    A SAARC Gold Medal;
iii.    A cash prize of US$ 3000.00 (Three thousand US Dollars)
iv.    Per diem and return air ticket for travel to the venue of the presentation of the award.

Last date:

The last date for receipt of applications on the prescribed format published herewith is with in one and half month of date of announcement in the newspapers by 30 November 2009.