Essay Writing Contest for African Students and Professionals Deadline: 20 December

This essay competition/ contest is an initiative of AfricanLiberty.org sponsored by the International policy Network producers of the (Ideas for a free society CD) and supported by Atlas Economic Research Foundation and IMANI Ghana, and is open to African students and professionals between the ages of 18-35 and resident in Africa.

<b>PRIZES:</b>
1st place: $1000
2nd place: $850
3rd place: $650 +Full scholarship to 2011 summer school
4th place: $300+Full Tuition scholarship to 2011 summer school
5th place $200 +Full Tuition scholarship to 2011 summer school
Other prizes: 10 Honorable mentions: $100 each

<b>Essay Topics</b>
Choose any of the three essay topics below:
1. Is the free market economy alien to Africa's development? Discuss. (1500 words only please)
2. What would cause you to love your country and fear your government? Are you comfortable with the present size and influence of your government? (1500 words only please)
3. Do you believe entrepreneurship holds the key to poverty eradication?. How does your government treat entrepreneurs? (1500 words only please)

For details on How to research and Submit Essay visit: http://www.afterschoolafrica.com/201...r-african.html