SAARC Youth Award 2009 India

SAARC Youth Award 2009 India

Applications are invited from the youth of the SAARC region to participate in the “SAARC Youth Award – 2009”. The aim of the Scheme is to give suitable recognition to extra-ordinary young talents and encourage the overall development of the youth in the region.

Objectives:

i to give recognition to the outstanding work done by young persons;

ii.to provide youth the incentive to achieve excellence in various fields;

iii.to improve educational and technical skills of youth and to encourage them in creative activities; and

iv.to encourage in the youth the development of personality through positive social attitudes and values.

Theme of the Award:

The theme of the SAARC Youth Award – 2009 is “Outstanding contribution to humanitarian works in the aftermath of Natural Disasters”

Eligibility:

The Award is open to nationals of SAARC Member States who are within the age group of 20 – 35 years at the time of nomination. The work or achievement, which has been submitted for or received an international or regional award, will not be eligible for consideration.

Description of Award:

i.A citation in English

ii.A SAARC Gold Medal

iii.cash prize of US$ 3000.00 (Three thousand US Dollars)

iv.Per diem and return air ticket for travel to the venue of the presentation of the award.

Last Date:
The last date for receipt of applications on prescribed format is 15th December 2009.
Typed applications along with necessary documents should sent by Registered post/Speed post at the following address:

Joint Secretary (SAARC)
Ministry of External Affairs
Room no 807,Akbar Bhavan,
Chankya Puri,
New Delhi-110021

For more information visit-: http://www.saarc-sec.org/