The Reel Foundation in Partnership with TOTAL is offering the Reel Young Writers Challenge for children in 2020.

At REEL, they believe that children irrespective of the socio-economic background deserve access to quality learning. They are convinced that equitable access to quality learning for children is the bedrock to ensure a positive future for Africa.

Worth of Award

The Top 10 Entries will be selected and recognized
  • 1st Prize will receive #50,000 Cash Prize and Tablet preloaded with Learning resources
  • 2nd Prize will receive #30,000 Cash Prize and Tablet preloaded with Learning resources
  • 3rd Prize will receive #15,000 Cash Prize and Tablet preloaded with Learning resources
  • The remaining 7 will also get special prizes
  • In addition to prizes, all top 10 entries will get a one-time career counselling session to explore careers that require strong writing skills

Eligibility

  • Write a story on how COVID-19 has impacted your life or people around you and what can be learned from the experience of staying at home.
  • Age Group: 7 -13 years old

How to Apply

  • Write a short story of between 500 to 1000 words using the challenge
  • Stories must be typed in English and an original unpublished work
  • Your entry must include the following information: Full Name of Writer, Residential Address, Date of Birth, School, Name of Parents/Guardian and Phone Numbers
  • Entries can be submitted via any one of the following: Email: holloproolearning.org or via Whatsapp to 07025503338

Deadline: Application Opens July 20th and closes August 20th, 2020.