Africa Organization For Standardization (ARSO) 14th Continental Essay Competition 2026/2027 ($2,300 Prize)

October 7, 2026

Africa Organization for Standardization (ARSO) 14th Continental Essay Competition 2026/2027 ($2,300 Prize)

Brief Description

The Africa Organization for Standardization (ARSO) invites tertiary students across the continent to participate in the 2026/2027 ARSO 14th Continental Essay Competition. Designed to build a culture of standardisation and quality among African youth, this competition offers a total prize pool of $2,300 USD while engaging you on critical trade issues under the AfCFTA. Whether your background is in the sciences, arts, or humanities, you can share your perspective on the official theme: *”Advancing Intra-African Trade through Conformity Assessment and Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs), Unlocking the Full Potential of the Cotton-to-Clothing Value Chain under the AfCFTA.”*

Name of Host Institution

Africa Organization for Standardization (ARSO)

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Enrolled in an accredited tertiary institution in an African Union Member State at the time of submission.
Aged 35 years or below as of the essay submission deadline.
Open to students of all academic disciplines.
Individual submissions only; group or co-authored essays are strictly ineligible (you may submit only one essay).
Original, unpublished work written in English or French, spanning 1,000 to 1,200 words (excluding references, cover page, and appendices).
Compliance with Copyright Rules and AI Ethical Use Practice (plagiarized or substantially AI-generated entries will be disqualified).
Formatting as a Word (`.docx`) document, size 12 font, 1.5 line spacing, with a separate cover page bearing your name, institution, country, and contact details (the essay body must remain anonymous for blind judging).
Submission through the National Coordinator in your country of study, accompanied by a copy of your Identity Card or Passport and a completely filled Registration Form (ARSO/CACO/EC/Form 1/2026).

Deadline

Ongoing

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The competition features a total prize pool with the first-place winner receiving a $1,000 cash award alongside a certificate of excellence and public recognition, second place receiving $800, and third place receiving $500.

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Q: Can I include my name and university inside the main body of the essay?

No. To support blind judging, your name, institution, country, and contact details must only appear on a separate cover page, while the essay body itself must remain anonymous.

Q: How do I submit my completed essay entry?