Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, is conducting All India Essay Writing Competition for University and College Students in English language on 'Sir Syed?s vision of empowerment through character building and modern education'.
The participant must be a bonafide student of a University or a College. The essay should be submitted on A4 size paper in double space typed on one side and should contain around 3000 (three thousand) words duly forwarded by Head of the Institution.
The essay must be original, not already published in any book, magazine and newspaper. Information about the life and achievements of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, founder of the Aligarh Muslim University is available on the website www.amu.ac.in.
There are three cash prizes viz., First Prize of Rs. 25,000.00, Second Rs.15,000.00 & Third Rs. 10,000.00. Besides State level toppers of aforesaid competition will also be given a sum of Rs. 5,000.00 as consolation prize. The prizes shall be presented on the occasion of Sir Syed Day celebration on October 17, 2010 by the Chief Guest.
The essay must be sent to the Public Relations Office, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002 (UP) latest by 25th September 2010.
For further details, Click herer: http://www.amu.ac.in/pdf/aiewc2010.pdf