"Wisdom of Women's Words"
Freedom for Tibet Write Now!
In an effort to recognize and support talented female writers in the international community of Tibetans, TWA is sponsoring the Wisdom of Words Essay Competition. Tibetan women around the world are invited to ponder the topic listed below and to submit their creative responses in the form of an essay in either English or Tibetan. In recognition of the power and wisdom of the younger generation, the Wisdom of Words contest is comprised of two sections: one open to high-school students and the second, open to women beyond high-school age.
The winning essays will be published in Dolma, TWA’s literary magazine, and will also be featured on TWA’s official website.
TOPIC
Are Tibetan women equally represented in the decision-making arena of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA)? From the Local Assembly level to the Cabinet Ministers of CTA.
if you agree,
- please justify your stance and
- write down in what ways it can be maintained this way.
If you disagree,
- please justify your stance,
- explain what you think are the causes for women being under represented and
- give well-thought out suggestions on how female representation in the decision-making arena of the CTAcan be improved.
DUE DATE
All submissions must be received no later than midnight on January 31st, 2008..
ELIGIBILITY
Wisdom of Words Essay Competitions is open to any and all Tibetan Women. GROUP 1: High school Students, is limited to Tibetan females currently enrolled in high school (grades 9 through 12). GROUP 2: College Students and above, is open to Tibetan women of all ages beyond high school.
GUIDELINES
Essays may be submitted in English or Tibetan or Chinese language. The word limit for English essays is 1500 words, and 3000 words for Tibetan. Please note that essays exceeding these posted limits will automatically be withdrawn from the competition.
SUBMISSIONS
Essays may be submitted via postal mail, fax or email by January 31st, 2008. Email is the preferred method of submission.
TWA Email
TWA Mailing Address
Tibetan Women's Association
Central Executive Committer
Bhagsunath Road
P.O. Mcleod Ganj
Dharamsala 176219
Kangra, HP
India
Fax number
91-1892-221528
Applicants must include the following data for verification and eligibility purposes all applicants must include the following information along with their essay:
- Group 1 (High School Students) or Group 2 (College Students and Above)
- Full Name
- Mailing Address
- Telephone Number
- Age
- Birthplace
Please note that this information will be held in the strictest of confidence and will not be available to the judges, nor published, in part or in full, without the permission of the participant.
PRIZES
Group 1 (High school Students)
First Prize: 5000 rupees
Second Prize: 3000 rupees
Third Prize: 2000 rupees
Group 2 (College Students and above)
First Prize: 10,000 rupees
Second Prize: 7500 rupees
Third Prize: 5000 rupees
Tips for Writing the Essay
- The topic has been given to you in points to make it clear but you do not have to write the essay in points. Write it in the essay format, i.e. in paragraphs.
- Please take your time in writing the essay. Do research from journals, books, the Internet or ask somebody knowledgeable. However, always quote your source, in brackets or at the end of the essay. Everybody welcomes a well-researched article, plus it will make you more credible. Most important, you will enjoy doing this project.
- DO NOT COPY OTHERS WORK. This is known as plagiarism and everywhere including at the TWA, it is considered a very serious offence, as it is the same as stealing. Your work will be disqualified straight away. As mentioned above, if you take reference from somebody else's work, always give the name of that person and the name of the journal, book or publication.
Winners in all categories of both groups will be announced by March 12th, 2008. If you have questions not answered by the above information of require additional information please contact us at