SADC Secondary School Essay Competition for Southern African Development Community Member Countries
SADC Secondary School Essay Competition for Southern African Development Community Member Countries - Contests, Post a Comment
- Provider
- Various
- Host country
- Angola
- Region
- Africa
About this scholarship
[starportillo](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/author/beyondstellar/)
[January 13, 2022January 9, 2022](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/2022/01/13/)
_The Secretariat of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2021 SADC Secondary School Essay Competition._
_Open only to secondary school students from partner Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries, the competition aims to aptly give recognition toward_ best students work in disseminating information on SADC to support the process of regional co-operation and integration in the region.
Participating countries include: Angola, Botswana, Union of the Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
**Application deadline:** April 30, 2022
## Table of contents
- [Benefits of the SADC Secondary School Essay Competition](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/sadc-secondary-school-essay-competition-for-southern-african-development-community-member-countries/#h-benefits-of-the-sadc-secondary-school-essay-competition)
- [Eligibility Criteria for SADC Member Countries](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/sadc-secondary-school-essay-competition-for-southern-african-development-community-member-countries/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-sadc-member-countries)
- [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/sadc-secondary-school-essay-competition-for-southern-african-development-community-member-countries/#h-how-to-apply)
* * *
Stay in the loop! Get weekly updates on new scholarships offerings here.
* * *
## Benefits of the SADC Secondary School Essay Competition
The top three (3) prize winners will receive their prizes and certificates on the margins of the 41st SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government to be held in Lilongwe, Republic of Malawi in August 2022.
The first prize winner receives USD $1,500. Meanwhile, the second prize winner gains USD $1,000, and the third prize winner is entitled to USD $750.
## Eligibility Criteria for SADC Member Countries
All secondary school going students from all 16 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States are welcome to participate in the Competition.
The topic for the 2022 SADC Secondary School Essay Competition is “How can SADC boost productive capacities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic?”
This is derived from the theme of the 41st Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government hosted by the Republic of Malawi in Lilongwe on 17th August 2021, which is; “Bolstering Productive Capacities in the Face of COVID-19 Pandemic for Inclusive, Sustainable, Economic and Industrial Transformation”.
Moreover, the Summit theme seeks to accelerate the implementation of the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) 2020–2030, in particular, the Industrialization and Market Integration pillar.
## How to Apply
The Secretariat is further advising interested students to obtain more information and entry forms from their schools in their respective Member States. Completed forms, with all required information typed-in must be submitted to the school on the date advised **.**
An online brochure containing all other pertinent information regarding the contest can be found on this [link.](https://www.sadc.int/files/4616/3422/2560/EN_-_Secondary_School_Essay_Competition_design_mail.pdf) Interested secondary school students are advised to browse through its contents and duly understand what is required prior to submitting an application and joining the contest.
* * *
_brought to you by Scholarships for Africans_
[**Scholarships for Africans**](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/) is a premier scholarship information blog committed to bringing more opportunities for Africans globally. They are part of the African Scholar Initiative, powered by Scholarship Hippo.
Be a part of our growing community!
**JOIN:** [Scholarships for Africans Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/ScholarshipsforAfricans)
**LIKE:** [African Scholar Initiative Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/AfricanScholarInitiative)
**FOLLOW:** [Scholarships for Africans Instagram page](https://www.instagram.com/african_scholar/)
### Share this:
- [Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/sadc-secondary-school-essay-competition-for-southern-african-development-community-member-countries/?share=facebook&nb=1)
- [Share on X (Opens in new window)X](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/sadc-secondary-school-essay-competition-for-southern-african-development-community-member-countries/?share=twitter&nb=1)
- [Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)WhatsApp](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/sadc-secondary-school-essay-competition-for-southern-african-development-community-member-countries/?share=jetpack-whatsapp&nb=1)
- [Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)LinkedIn](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/sadc-secondary-school-essay-competition-for-southern-african-development-community-member-countries/?share=linkedin&nb=1)
- [Share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Telegram](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/sadc-secondary-school-essay-competition-for-southern-african-development-community-member-countries/?share=telegram&nb=1)
- [More](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/sadc-secondary-school-essay-competition-for-southern-african-development-community-member-countries/#)
- [Print (Opens in new window)Print](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/sadc-secondary-school-essay-competition-for-southern-african-development-community-member-countries/#print?share=print&nb=1)
- [Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Reddit](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/sadc-secondary-school-essay-competition-for-southern-african-development-community-member-countries/?share=reddit&nb=1)
- [Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Tumblr](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/sadc-secondary-school-essay-competition-for-southern-african-development-community-member-countries/?share=tumblr&nb=1)
- [Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Pinterest](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/sadc-secondary-school-essay-competition-for-southern-african-development-community-member-countries/?share=pinterest&nb=1)
### Like this:
LikeLoading...
### _Related_
[Yale African Scholars Program (YYAS) \| Deadline February 6, 2019](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/yale-african-scholars-program-yyas-deadline-february-6-2019/ "Yale African Scholars Program (YYAS) | Deadline February 6, 2019")
[African Leadership Academy: Raising the Bar for Secondary Education](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/african-leadership-academy-raising-the-bar-for-secondary-education/ "African Leadership Academy: Raising the Bar for Secondary Education")
[Huawei Global Contest for HMS App Innovation: Opportunity for Developers](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/huawei-global-contest-for-hms-app-innovation-opportunity-for-developers/ "Huawei Global Contest for HMS App Innovation: Opportunity for Developers")
In[African Students](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/tag/african-students/), [contest](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/tag/contest/), [contests](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/tag/contests/)
## One thought on “SADC Secondary School Essay Competition for Southern African Development Community Member Countries”
1. Pingback: [SADC Secondary School Essay Competition for Southern African Development Community Member Countries – Scholarship Hippo](https://scholarshiphippo.com/sadc-secondary-school-essay-competition-for-southern-african-development-community-member-countries/)
### Leave a Reply[Cancel reply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/sadc-secondary-school-essay-competition-for-southern-african-development-community-member-countries/\#respond)
Post a Comment
Δ
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. [Learn how your comment data is processed.](https://akismet.com/privacy/)
[Previous postOxford / Reuters Institute Journalism Fellowships for Journalists in Africa and Other Developing Countries](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/oxford-reuters-institute-journalism-fellowships-for-journalists-in-africa-and-other-developing-countries/)
[Next postUpcoming World Bank Scholarships for Developing Countries this 2022](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/upcoming-world-bank-scholarships-for-developing-countries-this-2022/)
[starportillo](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/author/beyondstellar/)
[March 25, 2022March 25, 2022](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/2022/03/25/)
[starportillo](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/author/beyondstellar/)
[March 20, 2022March 18, 2022](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/2022/03/20/)
[starportillo](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/author/beyondstellar/)
[December 13, 2021December 12, 2021](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/2021/12/13/)
[starportillo](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/author/beyondstellar/)
[December 1, 2021November 30, 2021](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/2021/12/01/)
[starportillo](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/author/beyondstellar/)
[November 16, 2021November 16, 2021](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/2021/11/16/)
[starportillo](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/author/beyondstellar/)
[October 7, 2021October 7, 2021](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/2021/10/07/)
Search for:
Close
## Discover more from
Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.
Type your email…
Subscribe
[Continue reading](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/sadc-secondary-school-essay-competition-for-southern-african-development-community-member-countries/#)
%d
Original text
Rate this translation
Your feedback will be used to help improve Google Translate
Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Willing to study in Angola
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the SADC Secondary School Essay Competition for Southern African Development Community Member Countries?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the the stated level level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Angola for the duration of the programme.
Is the SADC Secondary School Essay Competition for Southern African Development Community Member Countries fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.