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NATO Association of Canada’s Secondary School Writing Competition

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Deadline: Friday, November 4, 2016

Are you interested in international relations and NATO? If so, there’s a perfect opportunity for you: The NATO Association of Canada’s 2016 Essay Competition. The competition is open for all high schools students in Canada.

 

Essay Question for Secondary School Students (Grades 9 & 10)

Please provide a 200-300 words response to the following question:

From cybersecurity concerns to terrorist attacks, global warming, and the most recent refugee crisis, what do you believe to be the biggest threat to Canadian security over the next few years? Explain.

 

Essay Question for High School Students (Grades 11 & 12)

Please provide a 500-800 words response to the following question:

“For NATO members sharing a border with Russia, such as the Baltic states, Russian aggression has become a major concern. What should the Alliance do to cope with this emerging threat?”

 

So, what’s the benefit for you?

The top three essays in each category will be expert reviewed and published in the NATO Association of Canada’s online publication.  If you’re interested in a career in academia, journalism, or public policy, having your own essay expert reviewed is an invaluable experience. Interaction with NATO Association of Canada editors will also help foster the paper-writing skills necessary for university coursework. In addition, having an article posted on a distinguished publication, like the NATO Association of Canada’s, will help you stand out in a job interview or university application.

In each category, the top contestant will receive $200, the second will receive $100 and all three first ones will receive:

  • Free memberships in the NATO Association for one year.
  • Their own profile sections on the NATO Association website.
  • Certificates of achievement.

 

 

To enter the competition, simply fill out the form and submit your essay to info@atlantic-council.ca by 11:59 pm EST on November 4, 2016. And be prepared, you might see your name in the headlines!

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  • The mission of NATO Association of Canada is to promote peace, prosperity, and security through knowledge and understanding of the importance of NATO.

    We strive to educate and engage Canadians about NATO and NATO’s goal of peace, prosperity and security. NATO Association of Canada ensures that we have an informed citizenry able to contribute to discussions about Canada’s role on the world stage.

    As a leading member of the Atlantic Treaty Association (ATA), NATO Association of Canada has strong and enduring ties with sister organizations in many of the alliance countries, as well as members of NATO’s “Partnership for Peace” and “Mediterranean Dialogue” programmes. The NAOC has had a leading role in the recent transformation and modernization of the ATA, and helped to create and develop the Youth Atlantic Treaty Association (YATA).

    The NAOC has strong ties with the Government of Canada including Global Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence. We are constantly working to create and maintain relationships with international organizations such as the World Bank Group, the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development, NATO Headquarters, the International Criminal Court, and other prominent international NGOs and think tanks.

     

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NATO Association of Canada

The mission of NATO Association of Canada is to promote peace, prosperity, and security through knowledge and understanding of the importance of NATO.

We strive to educate and engage Canadians about NATO and NATO’s goal of peace, prosperity and security. NATO Association of Canada ensures that we have an informed citizenry able to contribute to discussions about Canada’s role on the world stage. As a leading member of the Atlantic Treaty Association (ATA), NATO Association of Canada has strong and enduring ties with sister organizations in many of the alliance countries, as well as members of NATO’s “Partnership for Peace” and “Mediterranean Dialogue” programmes. The NAOC has had a leading role in the recent transformation and modernization of the ATA, and helped to create and develop the Youth Atlantic Treaty Association (YATA). The NAOC has strong ties with the Government of Canada including Global Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence. We are constantly working to create and maintain relationships with international organizations such as the World Bank Group, the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development, NATO Headquarters, the International Criminal Court, and other prominent international NGOs and think tanks.  

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