The 2nd Ukraine–India Students’ Writing Contest is a remarkable platform that fosters creativity and critical thinking, inviting Indian students from Grades 6 to 12, across all curriculums and educational boards, to participate in this pioneering essay competition. Organised in India for the first time, the Contest is open for school students to explore and learn about Ukraine’s rich history, culture and traditions, thus addressing the critical need of raising awareness among Indian school students about Ukraine, the biggest country in Central and Eastern Europe.
The contest is organised by PT GLOBAL EDU and the East European Development Institute (EEDI), within its project “Ukraine and South Asia – Open Dialogues”, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Ukraine in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Maldives and Sri Lanka and is supported by the International Renaissance Foundation in Ukraine.
AWARDS
- 14 winners will be greeted at the Gala Award Ceremony in New Delhi and it will make them get acquainted more with Ukraine, participate in art and handicrafts workshop as well as view short movies.
- 12 Winners will be honoured with Ukrainian Souvenirs, Medals and Certificates of Excellence.
- 2 winners of Grand Prix (1 from Junior and 1 from senior group) will be presented with special awards and honoured with Ukrainian Souvenirs, Cup and Certificate of Excellence
- 14 winners will have the incredible opportunity to join a free online introductory Ukrainian language course and embark on an exciting journey to master the basics of the language. Additionally, last year’s winners will enjoy the same privilege.
- Certificates of Participation for all contestants.
BENEFITS TO STUDENTS
- Prestigious Certification: Earn an embassy-supported certificate that enhances both academic and professional profiles.
- Language Learning Opportunity: All winners will be offered a free 30-hour online training program in basic Ukrainian language at no cost, adding an exciting linguistic skill to their repertoire..
- Engage with Diplomats: Opportunity to interact with ambassadors and other diplomats, gaining insights into their roles and the functioning of an embassy.
- Expand Knowledge Horizons: Enrich your understanding of geography, politics, and Ukraine’s unique attributes while broadening your general knowledge.
- Cultural Immersion: Immerse yourself in Ukrainian traditions and explore diverse global cultures for a truly international experience.
- Diplomatic Insights: Dive deep into topics like diplomacy, international relations, and foreign policy to boost your skills, knowledge, and talent—ideal preparation for Model United Nations (MUN) and similar programs
- Cross-Border Awareness: Access valuable knowledge on global topics and enhance your understanding of international dynamics.
- Exclusive Diplomatic Experience: Gain firsthand exposure to the workings of an embassy and develop real-world diplomatic skills.
ESSAY THEME: There are two themes in two different groups, students can choose any one suitable subject/theme of their interest and write their essay on the selected theme.
| Junior Group (Grade 6 to 8) | |
| Theme | Word Limit: Up to 450 words 1. Ukraine in my dream: “One day, it so happened that in my dream, I visited Ukraine. What did I see? Where did I go? Who was with me? And what did I do? I want to tell you all what happened during this trip.” OR 2. To my Ukrainian Friend: “The world is lonely without friends. I have many friends. But the most interesting of them is my friend from Ukraine. Let me tell you about this wonderful friend.” |
| Senior Group (Grade 9 to 12) | |
| Theme | Word Limit: Up to 600 words 1.The Beauty of Ukrainian Culture: Culture is the soul of its people. There are so many things that you may know and like about Ukrainian culture. Please write about one of the aspects of the cultural heritage of Ukraine. (Choose any one: literature, poetry, folklore, fine arts, folk art, culinary traditions, festivals, folk and classical dance, musical traditions, films and cinema, performing arts and the theatre, ethnic attire and ornaments) OR 2. For a Stronger India-Ukraine Friendship: Ukraine and India are far from each other geographically, but we are very close culturally and historically. Ukrainian is an Indo-European language that has many similarities with Indian languages. India and Ukraine have established diplomatic relations since 1992 and have exchanged full-fledged Embassies in Kyiv and Delhi. How can our friendship become stronger? Make your suggestions. |
STEPS OF PARTICIPATION
| STEPS | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Register HERE to generate Student Reference Number (SRN), Please check spam or junk folder if you don’t find the SRN email in the inbox folder. |
| Step 2 | Download the Essay Form: ESSAY FORM WORD FORMAT OR ESSAY FORM PDF FORMAT |
| Step 3 | Participating though School: Submit participation fee ₹ 175 and your essay to your school coordinator Participating as an Individual Pay participation fee ₹ 175 online by taping button – PAY NOW Email your essay and participation fee receipt to – Email: ptglobaledu@gmail.com |
| Step 4 | Download “Certificate of Participation” HERE, once results are announced. |
WINNERS INFO:
| Junior Group (Grade 6 to 8) | 1st, 2nd and 3rd Position for Theme 1. Ukraine in my dream 1st, 2nd and 3rd Position for Theme 2. To my Ukrainian Friend In addition, 1 outstanding work from the group will be also awarded the Grand Prix of the Group covering both Themes 1 & 2. Total 7 winners from the Junior Group |
| Senior Group (Grade 9 to 12) | 1st, 2nd and 3rd Position for Theme 1. The Beauty of Ukrainian Culture 1st, 2nd and 3rd Position for Theme 2. For a Stronger India-Ukraine Friendship In addition, 1 outstanding work from the group will be also awarded the Grand Prix of the Group covering both Themes 1 & 2. Total 7 winners from the Senior Group |
TIMELINE:
| Registration and Submission of Essay | Until 10th July 2025 |
| Results announcement | 31st August 2025 |
| Downloading Certificate of Participation | 1st October 2025 to 10th November 2025 |
| Felicitation Ceremony in Delhi for Winners and Principals/Directors | 2nd or 3rd Week of October 2025 |
SCREENING OF ESSAYS: Essays will undergo first shortlisting by EEDI and thereafter will be finally screened by international jury organized by the EEDI in Ukraine.
TERMS & CONDITIONS: Please read carefully before registration and submission.
- Participants are advised to register well before the contest end date to avoid any last minute technical glitches.
- No request to update name and school name on certificate will be entertained; it will be printed the way you entered the information. You must take UTMOST CARE WHILE REGISTERING your details.
- Kindly recheck your email ID twice before submitting your information as Student Reference Number (SRN) will be sent to your registered email ID. Please keep your student reference number handy and at a safe place so on the day of results using the same reference number you can download your Certificate of Participation.
- If you have not received your reference number in your inbox, kindly check spam and junk folder, move email to your inbox and save email address in your address book for future updating.
- Only one entry per participant is allowed.
- One email, one entry will be accepted. Sending multiple entries using different emails will not be assessed.
- Parents / Guardians may help only in generating SRN and paying online participation fee if needed but should not assist in writing essays.
- Entries must be written in English
- Both hand written or typed essays will be accepted, however typed essays will be highly appreciated and should be written in the font Times New Roman, Size- 14, Space – 1.5. Handwritten essay must be legible and encourage keeping the write up simple and easily readable and avoiding cursive writing.
- Integrity & Honesty is expected from all participants and parents/guardians.
- Plagiarism is not accepted in the competition. If you are caught plagiarising, you will be automatically disqualified from the competition, in addition to that essay content must be related to the theme only.
- NO USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS ALLOWED. NO USE OF GRAMMARLY, CHATGPT & ANY AI-ENABLED PROGRAMS. WE ACCEPT ONLY THOSE ESSAYS, WHICH ARE FULLY WRITTEN BY HUMANS.
- YOUR SUBMITTED WORK WILL BE SCREENED ON THE USE OF AI. IF AI USE IS DETECTED, YOUR WORK WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
- Students have to send their own work and must avoid copying from someone else’s work.
- Decision of judges will be final and no review request will be entertained; only shortlisted candidates will be approached.
- Participating students and schools must check the website for results update and ONLY winning students/schools will be intimated through mail for further process.
- The participation fee is non-refundable and non transferable.
- For latest information, terms & conditions of the competition etc. visit this website often to keep yourself updated.
FAQs:
I have not received Student Reference Number (SRN) after submitting the registration form
Please check spam or junk folder, if you don’t find email in the inbox. Please check that you have entered the correct email. Don’t register again using different email, Use the help desk to get SRN.
My email shows an already registered, but not received student reference number.
Your email is successfully registered in the system, so you don’t need to register again using a different email. For SRN, Please check spam or junk folder, if you don’t find email in the inbox. Use WhatsApp Message HelpDesk for assistance.
Why should my name and school name not be written in the essay form? How will you identify my work?
In the essay form, you have to only write only your SRN and Payment ID, as your name and school name will remain unknown to judges to avoid any discrimination while checking the essay. We will use SRN to check your details after your essay is being assessed.
Can I submit hand written essay?
Yes, you can submit hand written essay but the write up must be legible and easy to read by jury. We recommend to keep the write up as simple as you can and avoid cursive writing.
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