Frequent asked questions
1. From participants
Can I work alone in this competition?
No. The competition proposes a reflection on a global issue; it requires team work, the pooling of diverse perspectives and the quest for consensus building; these cannot be achieved by working alone.
Can I withdraw from the competition after having accepted to participate?
Yes. However, your withdrawal would affect other team members’ work load. Hence, careful thoughts should be given before committing yourself.
2. From teachers
How many students are there per team?
To facilitate consensus and equitable sharing of work load, it is suggested to have a maximum of four students per team
How many teams can our school present on this competition?
Although there is no prescribed limit in the number of teams, our experience so far indicates a maximum of 3 teams per school.
What type of support is provided to schools enrolled in this competition?
1. Scheduled site visits or video conferences
2. Formal presentation of the competition theme to interested students and teachers
3. Guidance on structuring and running the competition
4. Guidance on sources of information during research
5. Guidance on target community organizations open to partnering in participants' project
6. Regular communication and feedback on competition milestone.
3. From donors & partners
Is there a limit to the donation I can make?
There is no limit to the donation you can make. No donation is too small to help us build women's leaders of tomorrow. You can decide to a single or monthly donation.
What does it give me to sponsor one of the scholarships?
There are four categories of sponsors for the scholarships. Each category carries specific benefits. Please contact us to discuss further.