Academics Stand Against Poverty (ASAP) Nelson Mandela Essay Prize Competition 2026 (With up to 5,000 USD in Prizes)

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About ASAP Nelson Mandela Essay Prize Competition

Academics Stand Against Poverty (ASAP), ASAP East and Southern Africa (ASAP-ESA), in collaboration with the University of Zambia’s Graduate School of Business and the University of Lusaka (UNILUS), proudly announces the inaugural Nelson Mandela Essay Prize Competition for 2026. This competition invites young African scholars to address pressing continental issues and propose innovative solutions for global governance. With South Africa set to chair the G20 and the African Union joining as a permanent member, this initiative provides a timely platform for African voices to shape global discussions.

• Sponsor Organisation: Academics Stand Against Poverty

Benefits of ASAP Nelson Mandela Essay Prize Competition

• Cash prizes the USD 5,000 pool
• One-year ASAP fellowship with mentoring, internship, and networking opportunities (Optional)
• Presentation of winning essays at the next Yale Global Justice Program conference

ASAP Nelson Mandela Essay Prize Competition Requirements

• Open to citizens of African countries
• Joint submissions by two eligible authors are accepted.

Application Date and Process

• Submit essays to [email protected] by 16 June, 2026 
• Include university or organization affiliation and essay title in the email
• Ensure the essay is anonymized for blind review

Application Deadline

14 June, 2026

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