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Winter 2006-2007 Essay Contest - Closed

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Posted on November 16, 2006
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Thank you for your essay submissions . We apologize for the delay in posting the winning articles - they will be up shortly. Thank you for your patience.


A picture is worth 1,000 words


What does this photo tell you about about Globalization?




Global Envision is challenging you to enter our contest and compete with other students around the globe.


We are asking you to define globalization using the photo above as a starting point. It is up to you to transform the visual imagery into a clear and concise essay that elaborates upon what globalization means to you.

Share your answer with Global Envision by entering our essay contest and/or our Photo Contest. Winners will be published at www.GlobalEnvision.org.



Global Envision Contest Guidelines
Entries will be accepted December 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007. You may enter both the photo and the essay contest.

For the Essay Contest each person is allowed to enter:

- A 1,000-word essay




Global Envision Contest Rules

- Entries must be submitted in English.

- Entries more than 1,000 words will not be considered.

- Entries must be submitted by e-mail as a single attachment of a Microsoft Word or plain text document. It must include a cover page with submission information outlined below. Entries submitted as text in the body of an e-mail message will not be considered.

- Entries will be judged on originality, clear expression of ideas, presentation and understanding of the subject matter.

- All entries become of the property of Global Envision and may be published on the Global Envision Website and used in other Mercy Corps publications.



Prizes



1st Prize: $500

The top 10 entries in each category will be published on the Global Envision website and receive a Global Envision t-shirt.



Please email submissions to contact@globalenvision.org and include "Global Envision Essay Contest" in subject line.



Submission Information:

Name

Mailing Address

Country

Phone Number

Email Address

Date of Birth

School, University or Place of Work

Location of School, University or Place of Work

Study Abroad or Travel Location

Study Abroad or Travel Program (if any)

Program URL (if any)

Study Abroad or Travel Dates



Students, Please include:

Major

Anticipated Year of Graduation



To enter the photo contest, see Global Envision Photo Contest.



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