Dr. Ambedkar Foundation Essay Competition Scheme for Class 10th-12th & Colleges/Universities/Institutions Students in 22 Indian Languages and English
The scheme aims to encourage school, college & university students of 10th and 12th standards to write on the contribution of Babasaheb, particularly on his thoughts on social just...
***The winning students of the recognized colleges/universities/institutions will be given the following prizes:***
**Language** **1st prize (₹)** **2nd prize (₹)****3rd prize (₹)**Hindi1,00,000/-50,000/-25,000/-English1,00,000/-50,000/-25,000/-Indian Languages1,00,000/-50,000/-25,000/-***The winning students of the recognized school will be given the following prizes:***
Winning students will be felicitated at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
Travel and accommodation expenses (₹4,000/day per person for 2 days) will be covered for each winner and their escort.
Awardees will have sightseeing within Delhi at the cost of DAF.
Awardees will receive a citation and a set of books on Babasaheb Ambedkar.
***Announcement of Prizes:***
A full list of winners would be placed on the websites of the organizing Chair and/or on the Notice Board of that Chair.
A full list of winners would be placed on the websites of the Foundation ([www.drambedkarfoundation.nic.in](https://ambedkarfoundation.nic.in)).- Winners may be invited to Delhi for felicitation in a befitting manner
Eligibility (who can apply)
Bonafide students from Secondary and Higher Secondary schools (10th and 12th Standard) registered under a state board or any of the central boards are eligible to participate.
Bonafide students from colleges and universities recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in India are also eligible to participate.
***Terms & Conditions of the Competition:***
There is no entry fee.
The word limit of the essay will be 3500 words in English and 2500 words in Indian Languages.
Each participant should submit only one essay entry on the suggested topic.
The participants shall submit a certificate that the essay is their original work.
Participants should submit one clean typed copy of the essay with name, address, school/college/university details, topic, language, e-mail, phone no., bank account details etc. with the participant's signature as well as the signature of the Head of the Institution.
Submission of the essay entry to the competition implies the acceptance of the rules and regulations of the competition.
No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
Plagiarism above 20 per cent will result in immediate disqualification.
The student participant's name, e-mail address, postal address, institution, course and year of study, etc., should be indicated in the covering letter and strictly not in the essay.
The organisers reserve the right to reject entries that do not conform to these guidelines.
All entries received for competition will become the property of the respective Chairs and Dr. Ambedkar Foundation. The winning entries may be considered for publication in book form by the Chair and/or Foundation subject to the approval of the Editor, DAF.
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How to Apply
**Offline**
- Interested students may contact their respective school, college, or institution to apply under this scheme.
***Notes:***
Ambedkar Foundation Essay Competition for students of recognized schools, colleges, universities, and institutions shall be held every year.
An advertisement in this regard will be published in major national and regional newspapers.
The advertisement will also be made available on the websites of the [Dr.
Ambedkar Foundation](https://ambedkarfoundation.nic.in/) and the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment ([https://socialjustice.gov.in/](https://socialjustice.gov.in/)).
Advertisements will additionally be published on the websites of all the Ambedkar Chairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Dr. Ambedkar Foundation Essay Competition Scheme for Class 10th-12th & Colleges/Universities/Institutions Students in 22 Indian Languages and English / what is the eligibility?
1. Bonafide students from Secondary and Higher Secondary schools (10th and 12th Standard) registered under a state board or any of the central boards are eligible to participate.
1. Bonafide students from colleges and universities recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in...
What are the benefits of Dr. Ambedkar Foundation Essay Competition Scheme for Class 10th-12th & Colleges/Universities/Institutions Students in 22 Indian Languages and English?
***The winning students of the recognized colleges/universities/institutions will be given the following prizes:***
**Language** **1st prize (₹)** **2nd prize (₹)****3rd prize (₹)**Hindi1,00,000/-50,000/-25,000/-English1,00,000/-50,000/-25,000/-Indian Languages1,00,000/-50,000/-25,000/-***...
How to apply online for Dr. Ambedkar Foundation Essay Competition Scheme for Class 10th-12th & Colleges/Universities/Institutions Students in 22 Indian Languages and English?
**Offline**
- Interested students may contact their respective school, college, or institution to apply under this scheme.
***Notes:***
1. The Dr. Ambedkar Foundation Essay Competition for students of recognized schools, colleges, universities, and institutions shall be held every yea...