Write Your Way to Great Prizes

Perdana Leadership Foundation's
"Nurturing The minds Of Future Leaders"
Essay Contest 2008

If you are a Malaysian student aged between 13 and 21, we want to know your thoughts on youth leadership and the future of our nation. write and research any of three topics proposed and stand to drive away Chevrolet Aveo.
Other great prizes await you, including Macbooks, iPods, cash and book vouchers.

So, put on your thinking cap and start writing! Closing date for all entries is 30 June 2008. More information, suggested resources and application forms are available at http://www.perdana.org.my or via e-mail essay2008@perdana.org.my (attn: Essay Contest Secretariat.


Select any one of the topics belows:

1. What is your vision for Malaysia in 2057 when the county celebrates its centennial Independence celebrations?

2. Describe what leadership means to you and the role that youth leaders play in shaping Malaysia's future.

3. Describe the relationship among culture, education and leadership, and the factors that you believe are important in moulding the future leaders of Malaysia

Note : Your essay can be either English or Malay ; however, English is preferred. All essays must include references. Essay length (excluding footnotes and bibliography) to be 1,500 to 2,000 words. All entries must be accompanied by the official entry form, available from
http://www.perdana.org.my or via e-mail request (essay2008@perdana.org.my). Closing date is 30 June 2008.

Prizes to be won:


Grand Prize x 1

Chevrolet Aveo (sponsored by DRB-Hicom), RM1000 cash, RM500 MPH vouchers, 2-week work placement

The top essay from each category will be considered for the Grand Prize.

First Prize (x1 for each lower secondary, upper secondary and tertiary level)
Apple Macbook, RM800 cash, RM400 MPH book vouchers, 2-week work replacement

Second Prize (x1 for each lower secondary, upper secondary and tertiary level)
Ipod Nano, RM500 cash, RM300 MPH book vouchers

Third Prize (x1 for each lower secondary, upper secondary and tertiary level)
Mobile phone, RM300 cash, RM200 MPH book vouchers

Fourth Prize (x5 for each lower secondary, upper secondary and tertiary level)
RM200 cash, RM100 MPH book vouchers

Consolation Prize (x25 for each lower secondary, upper secondary and tertiary level)
RM50 MPH book vouchers

For School / Institution of Grand Prize Winner
PC Workstation

For School / Institution with the most number of entries
PC Workstation