Rules of the Essay Competition
1. NAME OF COMPETITION: Office of the Contractor General (OCG) Essay Competition
2. ELIGIBILITY: Students ages 14-18 years
3. ESSAY TOPICS:
Write an essay between 1 000 and 1 500 words on one of the following:
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What is corruption; A youth view
The impact of corruption on Jamaica’s development
To what extent will corruption hinder Jamaica’s ability to achieve its Vision 2030
objectives?
Corruption is entrenched in societal norms in Jamaica and to that extent is practically
impossible to eradicate. Discuss.
A 1 2 3 Corruption Eradication Plan for Jamaica 2030
4. CLOSING DATE
Entries may be submitted collectively by schools, or students may submit individually.
All entries must be submitted by the latest 4:00 pm on Friday, March 27, 2015
5. FORMAT OF SUBMISSION
Entries should be typed, Times New Roman (12 point), double-spaced and should include the
following information on the first page:
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Full name of student
Date of Birth
Essay Topic
Full name, address and phone number of school.
Student’s Signature
Name and signature of Principal
6. SUBMISSION
Entries may be submitted to:
Essay and Poster Competition
Office of the Contractor General
1st Floor; PIOJ Building
16 Oxford Road
Kingston 5
Or scan and email essay to [email protected]
7. JUDGING CRITERIA
The winning entries will have the following characteristics:
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An introduction which engages the reader
A logical interpretation of the theme/topic
Details and examples appropriate to the theme/topic
Originality of thought
Appropriate style and range of vocabulary
Use of proper grammar, spelling and structure
A logical conclusion
Please note that children or relatives of members of staff of the OCG are NOT eligible
8. PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners in each category.
1st Place: School $100,000 Student $50,000
2nd Place: School $50,000 Student $25,000
3rd Place: School $35,000 Student $20,000
9. NOTIFICATION TO WINNERS
Winners will be notified through correspondence to the school.
Rules of the Poster Competition
1. NAME OF COMPETITION: Office of the Contractor General (OCG) Poster Competition
2. ELIGIBILITY: Students ages 10-13 years
3. GENERAL GUIDELINES:
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Posters MUST be created on paper no larger than 30” x 24”and no smaller than 8 ½” X
14”
Paints, coloured pencils, crayons or any other suitable instrument or material may be used
to illustrate posters.
All posters submitted will become the property of the OCG
You should refrain from writing your name or other identifying information on your
poster;
Children or relatives of members of staff of the OCG will NOT be eligible
4. POSTER THEMES
Corruption may be defined as any improper or unlawful conduct which is intended to secure a
benefit for oneself or another. There are various types of corrupt acts which range from
awarding of contracts to a friend who is not the best bidder; buying votes or even “skipping a
line.”
Students should complete an illustration using one of the following choices of corruption
themes:
1) I have the right to a corrupt free Jamaica;
2) Corruption…Big Problem!
Or
3) Create your own corruption theme of no more than one sentence
5. CLOSING DATE
Entries may be submitted collectively by schools, or students may submit individually.
All entries must be submitted by the latest 4:00 pm on Friday, March 27, 2015.
6. FORMAT OF SUBMISSION
A separate sheet should be included which states the following:
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Full name of student
Date of Birth
Essay Topic
Full name, address and phone number of school.
Student’s Signature
Name and Signature of Principal
7. SUBMISSION
Entries may be submitted to:
Essay and Poster Competition
Office of the Contractor General
1st Floor; PIOJ Building
16 Oxford Road
Kingston 5
Or scan and email essay to [email protected]
8. JUDGING CRITERIA
The winning entries will be judged as follows:
1. Relation to the theme - 50%
2. Artistry - 10%
3. Creativity - 20%
4. Originality - 10%
9. PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners in each category.
1st Place: School $100,000 Student $50,000
2nd Place: School $50,000 Student $25,000
3rd Place: School $35,000 Student $20,000
10. NOTIFICATION TO WINNERS
Winners will be notified through correspondence to the school.