Meraki Afrique Writing Competition for Students 2025
Job Description
Are you a student or a young individual passionate about telling stories that reflect the realities, struggles, and dreams of African youth?
Here’s your chance to let your voice be heard and get rewarded for it!
If you have a flair for writing stories, essays, or personal reflections that capture the heartbeat of Africa, then the Meraki Afrique Writing Competition 2025 is the perfect platform for you.
About the Meraki Afrique Writing Competition
Meraki Afrique is a youth-driven storytelling platform committed to amplifying authentic African voices and showcasing narratives that matter. Supported by German Cooperation (GIZ), the initiative seeks to promote creativity, dialogue, and cultural exchange among young Africans.
Through this competition, Meraki Afrique encourages you to explore topics that define our generation, share experiences that unite us, and celebrate the beauty of our diversity.
If you’ve ever felt the urge to tell your own African story — this is your moment.
Who Can Apply?
This competition is open to:
- High school students
- Undergraduate students
- Postgraduate students
You can apply from any African country, whether you’re studying at home or abroad. Both Nigerian and non-Nigerian participants are warmly invited to submit their essays.
2025 Theme: “No Visa, No Problem? Youth Perspectives on Intra-Africa Mobility.”
This year’s theme invites young Africans to explore youth migration within Africa — the journeys, dreams, and challenges that come with moving across borders on the same continent.
You can write from a personal, fictional, or analytical perspective. Tell your story. Share your view. Spark a conversation.
Prizes and Recognition
Winners will not only receive cash prizes, but also gain international exposure through interviews and publication features on Meraki Afrique’s platforms.
- 1st Prize: $300 + Interview & Publication
- 2nd Prize: $200 + Feature
- 3rd Prize: $150 + Feature
- 2 Honourable Mentions: $50 each
Beyond the prizes, this is a chance to showcase your creativity to a global audience and contribute to a growing archive of African stories.
Submission Guidelines
Follow these steps carefully to ensure your entry is accepted:
- Write Your Essay
- Length: 900–1,300 words
- Format: Personal story, short fiction, or opinion piece
- Focus: Youth migration or mobility within Africa
- Keep your tone authentic, engaging, and original.
- Save Your File
- Format: PDF or Word document (.doc / .docx)
- File name example:
- Compose Your Email
- Send to: hello@merakiafrique.org
- Subject line: Meraki Writing Competition Entry
- In the body of the email, include:
- Your full name
- Your school or university
- Your country
- A short bio (2–3 sentences about yourself)
- Attach and Send
- Attach your essay file
- Submit on or before 7 November 2025
Late entries will not be considered — so don’t wait until the last minute!
Why You Should Apply
This competition is more than a contest — it’s a movement.
By participating, you:
- Gain visibility as a young African writer
- Join a community of storytellers shaping Africa’s narrative
- Stand a chance to be featured internationally
- Contribute your voice to discussions on youth, identity, and movement within Africa
Final Tip
Before submitting, proofread your essay for grammar, clarity, and flow. Let your story shine — your voice matters more than perfection.
Don’t just write to win — write to inspire. Let your words travel across borders.
Deadline: 7 November 2025
Email: hello@merakiafrique.org
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