Embassy of Ireland in association withThe Irish Graduates Association of Singapore invites students from the following institutions to take part in the inaugural Irish Essay Competition in Singapore:
Anglo Chinese Junior College — Catholic Junior College
Singapore Polytechnic — Temasek Polytechnic
LASALLE College of the Arts
Essay Topics
· Discuss the cultural and historical links between Ireland and Singapore
· Select an Irish writer/poet/artist/dramatist whose work, in your view, demonstrates the uniqueness of Irish culture.
· What are the attractions of Ireland?
· Developments in recent years in Irish economic and social affairs.
· Ireland: a gateway to Europe; Singapore: a gateway to ASEAN — Discuss
· Ireland as a centre of education
· The importance of Irish music and dance
Prizes:
Overall Winner: Laptop Computer
Top three essays from each institution will be awarded to the value of:
1st Prize: $500
2nd Prize: $300
3rd Prize: $100
Submission and Rules:
- Essay length 800 to 1000 words.
- Identity Card Number (no names) should appear on each page of the essay.
- Submissions by email attachment (.doc or .rtf) to irish-essay08@igas.org.sg with completed entry form from http://www.igas.org.sg/
- One submission only per person.
- Deadline for submissions midnight on 30 September 2008.
- Judges decisions are final. No correspondence will be entered into.
- Winners announced at prize-giving ceremony.
More information: www.embassyofireland.sg and www.igas.org.sg
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