2016 Young Authors’ Competition and Awards Reception Submissions 

Only officially sanctioned representatives from participating schools may submit entries to the Competition.

Schools are strictly limited to two (2) submissions per age division. The maximum number of submissions per school is eight (8). Schools may submit fewer entries if needed.

All entries should be typed, double spaced, in 12 point “Ariel” font and in MS Word format.

Official representatives from schools should e-mail submissions to (ENGL.conference@uaeu.ac.ae) and follow the format below (with examples given):

 

Instructions	Examples
E-Mail Subject: Young Authors’ Competition	E-Mail Subject: Young Authors’ Competition
Body: Representatives full name, full name of school, representative’s position at school, representative’s telephone contact information (cell and school), number of entries being submitted and full names and ages (as of August 31, 2016) of all competitors. *Number of entries must match attachments!	Body: Bob Smith, The Best School, Principal, 03-123-4567, 056-123-9876, 8 entries. Ahmed Student, 7 Jane Student, 9 Bill Student, 10 Aysha Student, 12 Chris Student, 14 Kim Student, 15 Khalid Student, 17 Rupert Student, 18
Attachments: Attach one (1) document per entry. The maximum number of attachments will be eight (8). Send all entries as attachments in one e-mail message. DO NOT send multiple e-mails. Each attachment will consist of the following: one (1) cover page per attachment including (typed, centered, double spaced, in 12 point “Ariel” font and in MS Word format): the student’s full name, the student’s age as of August 31, 2015, the student’s school’s full name and the student’s grade/year level and, the title of the student’s submission. Students (above the age of 9) must complete this formatting themselves. The student’s entry, beginning with title, should be included after the cover page and SHOULD NOT CONTAIN THEIR NAME. Formatting for entries should be typed, double spaced, in 12 point “Ariel” font and in MS Word format.
Example Attachment: Cover Page: Ahmed Student 7 The Best School, Grade 1 The Day the World Changed
Example Entry: The Day the World Changed I was five years old the day the world changed. I was sitting at home………

 The absolute deadline for submissions is Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 11:59PM. Under no circumstances will late submissions be accepted.