Meraki Afrique Essay Writing Competition for Young Africans 2025

Meraki Afrique in Collaboration with the GIZ African Union present this Writing Competition so that young people can showcase their writing skills and share their ideas. 

Essay Theme: “No Visa, No Problem? Youth Perspectives on Intra-Africa Mobility”

This year’s theme invites young Africans to reflect on what it means to move, travel, and seek opportunity across borders within the continent. From dreams of studying in a neighbouring country to stories of relocation, cultural exchange,or even the barriers that limit free movement , we want to hear your voice. How do young people navigate belonging, identity, and aspiration in a continent that’s both deeply connected and unevenly accessible?

• Table of Content
• About Meraki Afrique
• Meraki Afrique Annual Essay Competition
• Aim and Benefits of Meraki Afrique Annual Essay Competition
• Requirements for Meraki Afrique Annual Essay Competition Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Meraki Afrique

Meraki Afrique Annual Essay Competition

Aim and Benefits of Meraki Afrique Annual Essay Competition

Prizes

• 1st Prize: $300 + Interview & Publication
• 2nd Prize: $200 + Feature
• 3rd Prize: $150 + Feature
• Honourable Mentions: $50 each

Requirements for Meraki Afrique Annual Essay Competition Qualification

• Open to high school, Undergraduates and Postgraduate student. 
• Applicant must be an African and residing in Africa. 

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

Submit a 900–1,300 word essay, whether a personal story, short fiction, or opinion piece exploring youth migration in Africa.

Email your entry as a PDF or Word document to [email protected]

The subject of the mail will be written as this: Meraki Writing Competition Entry.