SABS African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) Essay Competition 2025
SABS is inviting South African tertiary students to participate in the 12th ARSO Essay Competition.
Details about the African Organization for Standardization Essay Competition
SABS is a member of the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO). ARSO is an intergovernmental body established by the African Union and UNECA in 1977 with a principal mandate to harmonize African Standards and conformity assessment procedures to reduce Technical Barriers to Trade and, therefore, promote intra-African and International trade and enhance African industrialization.
Part of the ARSO mandate is to ensure the well-being and safety of the African community. As an African organization, ARSO’s vision and mission are aligned with any efforts made to eradicate poverty, educate the youth, and foster a culture among the youth.
This year, the topic for the competition is “Role of Education about Standardisation (EaS) in Shaping Education and African Students for the Sustainable Development Opportunities and Challenges in the 21st Century.”
To participate in the competition, students must submit their essays to the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). The SABS will assess and award the top 5 national winners.
The top five winning essays will be forwarded to ARSO as entries in the continental competition.
All essays must be well-written, demonstrate creativity and innovation, and understand the theme for assessment – as guided in the subsequent continental concept note.
In addition to the continental requirement, the SABS further requires that essays be formatted appropriately (structured and justified) and referenced.
Essay entry requirements:
- This competition is open to all South African students currently registered at any tertiary institution in South Africa, as recognized by the National Department of Education and Council of Higher Education.
- Interested international students at South African tertiary institutions are encouraged to submit their essays to their countries of origin.
- Participants must be 35 years old or younger. Information and rules of participation in the competition are included in the concept note.
- Essays should be between 1000 and 1200 words. The essays should be double-spaced and presented in Century Gothic, size 12.
- Essays must be written in English.
The 1st Position Winner at the Continental Level will win a fully sponsored trip to the next ARSO General Assembly in Tanzania (Zanzibar) in June 2025. Students will also win bursaries and Cash as follows
- 1st prize: a bursary to the value of R150 000
- 2nd prize: a bursary to the value of R130 000
- 3rd prize: a bursary to the value of R120 000
- 4th prize: a cash prize to the value of R15 000
- 5th prize: a cash prize to the value of R15 000
How to apply
All essay entries, including a duly completed stamped registration form (attached) and a copy of the Identity Document or passport, must be submitted to ESSAYCOMPETITION@sabs.co.za by Monday, 31st March 2025.
Participants are allowed to submit one essay only.
A Plagiarism Note:
Essays that are submitted will be examined for plagiarism
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