International Writing Competition

Title of Competition: 36th International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People
Who May Join:
Bonafide student
not over 15 years old

Theme: Imagine you are a wild animal whose habitat is threatened by environmental or climate change. Write a letter to the people of the world, explaining to them what they can do to help you survive

Guidelines:
The composition must be
1. recent and original
2. written in English
3. between 500 to 1,000 words in length
4. must take the form of a letter
5. handwritten or typewritten
On a separate sheet of paper, the participant must indicate the following:
1. number of words of the letter composition
2. complete name and address
3. gender of candidate
4. age and date of birth
5. 2x2 colored photo of participant
6. name and address of school/grade or year level
7. contact numbers (telephone and cellphone)

Criteria:
Relevance to the theme 30%
Imagination and originality 20%
Writing style 20%
Vocabulary 20%
Youthfulness of Tone 10%
total 100%

Prizes
First Prize P15,000+medal, plaque, stamp albums
Second Prize P10,000+medal, plaque, stamp albums
Third Prize P5,000+medal, plaque, stamp albums

Deadline: March 31, 2007
Entry should be sent to:

for more information, see Mr. Siena