Take Part in All India 6th Korea-India Friendship Essay Competition

Last Modified: 22 Dec 2024

Korean Cultural Centre of Embassy of the Republic invites school students from class 6th to 12th to participate in the All India 6th Korea-India Friendship Essay Competition. The competition tests the creative writing skills of students and rewards them on the basis of it.

Winners of the event can get a chance to win a free ticket to South Korea or a cash prize of ?20,000. The last date to apply is 17th August 2018.

All India 6th Korea-India Friendship Essay Competition: Quick Overview

Deadline 17 Aug 2018
Class / Course Class 6, Class 7, Class 8, Class 9, Class 10, Class 11, Class 12
Scholarship Type School
Awarded Amount Free Trip to Korea and Cash Prize up to ₹ 20,000
Age Limit N/A
Gender All
Religion All
State All
Country India
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Eligibility Criteria

  • Only Indian students residing in India can apply.
  • Students from class 6th to 9th (belong to the Junior Group)
  • Students from class 10th to 12th (belong to the Senior Group)

Topic for the Essay

Junior Group: - “Why South Korea is my Favourite Country” in 150-300 words

Senior Group: - “Why I want to become an Indian Ambassador to South Korea?” in 300-500 words.

Benefits under the Competition

For Junior Group (Classes 6th -9th)

  • First Prize Winner: ₹20,000
  • 2 Second Prize Winners: ₹10,000 each
  • 3 Third Prize Winners:₹5,000 each
  • 15 Runner Ups: Special Prize of ₹1,000 each

For Senior Group (Classes 10th-12th)

  • First Prize Winner: Free Trip to South Korea
  • 2 Second Prize Winners: Free Trip to South Korea
  • 3 Third Prize Winners:₹5,000 each
  • 17 Runner Ups: Special Prize of ₹2,000 each

How to Apply

  • Students need to write an essay according to the group (Junior or Senior) they belong to.
  • The essay can either be typed or handwritten, but only in English.
  • Stick to the prescribed word limit.
  • Send the essay by email or post: -

Email: [email protected]

Post Address: - Korean Cultural Centre,

25-A, Ring Road,

Lajpat Nagar 4,

New Delhi 110024

Terms and Conditions

  • Prizes are NOT en-cashable and NOT transferable.
  • Send the essay on or before 12:00 midnight on 17th August 2018
  • The free trip to South Korea is for 6 days and 5 nights and will depend on government procedures.
  • The decision made by the judges will be last and final. Participants cannot make any review requests.
  • Winners living outside Delhi NCR will get a travel allowance to attend the award ceremony held in Delhi.
  • Winners will receive a maximum of ₹10,000 for airfare on presenting the actual ticket.
  • Winners will receive a maximum of ₹5,000 for train fare on presenting the actual ticket.

1 Comments

Ranu kumar, July 14, 2019

Best compiteition