Bertha Center Youth Innovation Essay Prize 2024

Suitably qualified young individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 are invited to apply for the Bertha Center Youth Innovation Essay Prize 2024 for a chance to develop or deepen their thinking and communication skills and so many more. Eligible applicants are to submit a written essay of 1,500 to 2,000 words, or a 5 to 8-minute video or audio essay, setting out their proposed solution for enhancing gender equality.

The Youth Innovation Prize (YIP) is more than a competition: it’s a development opportunity. Entrants with the most promising essays will receive coaching and mentorship from YIP communication and social innovation experts. This support will help take your essay, your thinking, and your communication skills to the next level.

Shortlisted entrants for the Bertha Center Youth Innovation Essay Prize 2024 will also gain exposure to the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship at UCT, the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, Douglas Knowledge Partners and other organizations in YIP network, all of whom are interested in engaging with talented young people. This exposure could open the door to job opportunities, freelance roles or further study – as it has for many of YIP finalists and winners in the past. The winning entry this year will receive a R10,000 cash prize, and second- and third-place entries will each receive a R5,000 cash prize.

Award Summary:

Award Sponsor(s): Youth Innovation Prize (YIP)

Award Type: Essay Competition

Award Worth: R10,000 cash prize for winning entry, and second- and third-place entries will each receive a R5,000 cash prize.

Number of Awards: 3

Basic Qualifications: Not Stated

Nationality: South African Residents

Eligibility for the Bertha Center Youth Innovation Essay Prize 2024:

Applicants who are curious and want to learn, grow and challenge themselves.
Applicants who are eager to develop or deepen their thinking and communication skills.
Applicants who are passionate about their ideas for social change and development.
There are no academic requirements for participation and entrants can come from any sector and field, provided they meet the minimum eligibility criteria listed below:
‍Applicants who are aged between 18 and 30 years (turning 18 up to 30 during 2024).
Applicants who live in South Africa.
You may not enter if you have previously been a finalist in the YIP.

Award Benefits:

Shortlisted entrants will also gain exposure to the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship at UCT, the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, Douglas Knowledge Partners and other organizations in our network, all of whom are interested in engaging with talented young people.
This exposure could open the door to job opportunities, freelance roles or further study – as it has for many of our finalists and winners in the past.
The winning entry this year will receive a R10,000 cash prize, and second- and third-place entries will each receive a R5,000 cash prize.

Method of Application for the Bertha Center Youth Innovation Essay Prize 2024:

You will be required to enter your details when signing up, after which you will receive an email from YIP to which, on reply, you can attach your proof of ID and your entry, in one of the following formats:

A written essay of between 1,500 to 2,000 words in Word format (template provided)
A video or an audio essay of between 5 to 8 minutes in length (YIP Transfer to youth.innovation@douglas.partners)

Application Deadline: October 18, 2024.

For more information about this opportunity, Visit the Official Website.

Bertha Center Youth Innovation Essay Prize 2024