CICA Essay Contest 2025 (Fully Funded Trip to Azerbaijan)

Win a Fully Funded, All-Expenses-Covered Trip to Baku, Azerbaijan. Applications are now open for the CICA Essay Contest 2025. The Winners will be invited to attend an Awarding Ceremony and a Sightseeing tour to Baku, Azerbaijan, in October 2025. This Essay Writing Competition is organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan with the Support of the CICA Secretariat. Young People aged between 18 and 30 are eligible to participate in the CICA International Essay Contest. There is no application Fee, and IELTS is also not required. Below are more details about the Topic, Theme, financial benefits, and the application Process.

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Summary

1. Host Country: Azerbaijan
2. Location: Baku
3. Duration: 3 Days
4. Dates: October 2025
5. Benefits: Fully Funded
6. Deadline: 15th July 2025

Eligibility Criteria for CICA Essay Contest 2025 (Fully Funded Trip to Azerbaijan)

1. Eligibility: Participants must be between 18 and 30 years old
2. A Citizen of one of the above countries.
3. Submission Requirements:
4. Each participant may submit only one essay.
5. A brief biography of the author must accompany the essay.

Essays must not include the author’s name.

Format of the Essay

1. Language: Essays must be written in English.
2. Format: Submit your essay as a PDF file.
3. Bibliography: Include a bibliography at the end, listing all sources consulted or cited using a standard citation format.
4. Font: Use Arial, size 14.
5. Line Spacing: Set line spacing to 1.3 cm.
6. Margins: Apply 2 cm margins on all sides.
7. Page Numbering: Number pages in the lower right corner.
8. Word Count: Essays should be between 1,500 and 2,000 words, excluding the bibliography.
9. Originality: Your essay must be free from plagiarism and not infringe on any third-party rights.

Timeline

The contest results will be announced in September 2025.

You can find the results in the “Events” section of the CICA website (http://www.s-cica.org/)

Benefits of CICA Essay Contest 2025 (Fully Funded Trip to Azerbaijan)

The Program Covers:

1. Round-trip Economy-Class Airfare to Baku.
2. 3 Nights’ Accommodation in Baku.
3. Airport Transfers to/from the Hotel in Baku.
4. Free Sightseeing Tour of Baku.
5. Certificate by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Essay Topic

1. Theme: Youth as Catalysts for Peace, Cooperation, and Sustainable Development in the CICA Region.
2. Relevance: The theme is based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 16 (Peace, justice, and strong institutions) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the goals).

Your essay should offer Innovative perspectives and solutions for global challenges, such as climate change, energy security, and economic development.

Explore how young people can play a crucial role in building mutual trust among CICA Member States regarding these issues.

Eligible Countries:

Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Russia, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam

How to Apply

Essays, along with the completed registration form, must be sent via email to azeyouth@mys.gov.az and youthcontest@scica.org.

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Application form

Application Deadline:

15th July 2025

Application Link(s)

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