The Meraki Afrique Writing Competition 2025, supported by the German Cooperation (GIZ), is now open for entries from young African writers. Meraki Afrique is a platform dedicated to telling authentic African stories and amplifying youth voices across the continent. This initiative encourages creativity, dialogue, and cultural exchange among young Africans.
If you are passionate about storytelling, youth development, and African experiences, this competition provides the perfect opportunity to share your voice and be rewarded for it.
Program Summary
- Host Organization: Meraki Afrique (supported by GIZ)
- Category: Essay Writing Competition | Storytelling Contest
- Eligible Countries: All African Countries
- Eligible Applicants: High School, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate Students
- Theme: “No Visa, No Problem? Youth Perspectives on Intra-Africa Mobility”
- Reward:
- 1st Prize: $300 + Interview & Publication
- 2nd Prize: $200 + Feature
- 3rd Prize: $150 + Feature
- 2 Honourable Mentions: $50 each
- Deadline: November 7, 2025
Program Details
The 2025 Meraki Afrique Writing Competition focuses on youth migration within Africa, the journeys, challenges, and hopes that come with moving across borders on the same continent. Participants are encouraged to creatively express their experiences or opinions on intra-African mobility through personal stories, short fiction, or opinion pieces.
This contest is not just about winning prizes; it’s about getting your voice heard and your story shared across Africa and beyond.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Meraki Afrique Writing Competition 2025, you must:
- Be a high school, undergraduate, or postgraduate student in Africa.
- Be a citizen or resident of any African country (including Nigeria).
- Be passionate about writing, storytelling, or essay composition.
Program Benefits
Winners of the Meraki Afrique Writing Contest will enjoy:
- Cash prizes of up to $300 USD.
- Publication and feature opportunities on the Meraki Afrique platform.
- Recognition across Africa for your creative writing skills.
- A platform to share your story and amplify your voice globally.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must prepare the following:
- An original essay between 900–1,300 words.
- The essay can be a personal story, short fiction, or opinion article focusing on youth migration or mobility within Africa.
- The essay must be authentic, engaging, and written in your own voice.
- The essay should be saved as a PDF or Word document (.doc or .docx).
How to Apply
To apply for the Meraki Afrique Writing Competition 2025, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Step 1: Write Your Essay
- Create an original essay between 900 and 1,300 words.
- Focus on youth migration or mobility within Africa.
- Keep it engaging and creative.
- Step 2: Save Your File
- Save your essay as either a PDF or Word document.
- Use a simple file name such as: YourFullName_MerakiEssay2025.pdf
- Step 3: Compose Your Email
- Address it to: [email protected]
- Use the subject line: Meraki Writing Competition Entry
- In the body of the email, include:
- Your full name
- Your school or university
- Your country
- A short introduction (2–3 sentences about yourself)
- Step 4: Attach and Send
- Attach your saved essay file to the email.
- Submit your entry on or before November 7, 2025.
- Late entries may not be accepted, so send it early.
- Check your essay carefully for errors before submission.
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