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Essay writing competition in honor of World Press Day


  • Saveetha School of Law 162 Ph Road Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600077 India (map)

We are excited to announce an essay writing competition in honor of World Press Day, dedicated to recognizing the importance of journalism in society and commemorating the brave journalists who have lost their lives while reporting the news. The competition is open to all High School students who have a passion for writing and an interest in the role of the press in our society, and can be submitted as a team effort.

The theme for the competition is "The Power of the Press in a Democratic Society." Participants are invited to submit their essays or articles on this topic, not exceeding 2000 words, which will be judged by a panel of distinguished journalists and academics. We encourage you to showcase your critical thinking skills, creativity, and knowledge on the subject.

To register, candidates are required to pay a registration amount of 250 to this account

ACCOUNT NAME : SAVEETHA SCHOOL OF LAW CME

BANK NAME : KARUR VYSYA BANK

A/C NUMBER : 1248135000002593

IFSC : KVBL0001248

BRANCH : PH ROAD


The winner of the competition will receive a cash prize and a certificate of recognition. The deadline for submissions is August 3rd, 2023. Please upload your entries in this form https://forms.gle/ubnMXm5tW2nykdh97 .


We believe that this competition provides an opportunity to engage in a meaningful dialogue about the role of the press in a democratic society and to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to report the truth. We look forward to reading your submissions and are grateful for your participation.