MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN EMBASSY OF THE

REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN

announce an essay contest

What do I know about Azerbaijan?

The contest is open for participation for Croatian youth in the following age groups: School students aged 14-18 Students and young researchers aged 19-29

Essays must be submitted in English and must not be longer than 2500 words (Arial, 12 pt.). Essays, along with a filled application form (Annex 1), participants CV and copy of passport or identification document must be sent to the Embassy of Azerbaijan at zagreb_mission@mfa.gov.az. Submission deadline is 30 April 2013. Winners will be awarded a 7-10 day trip to Azerbaijan (includes travel, accommodation, meals and transportation). When assessing the submitted essays special attention will be given to scientific validity, accuracy of information and references to the used literature/sources. Students can freely choose a subject of their interest OR pick any of the topics listed in the Annex 2.

Annex 1 Essay contest on What do I know about Azerbaijan? APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

photo (3x4) I. Contact information

1. Name _________________________________________________________________ 2. Family name ___________________________________________________________ 3. Date of birth (DD/MM/YY) _______________________________________________ 4. Country _______________________________________________________________ 5. Address _______________________________________________________________ 6. Tel ___________________________________________________________________ 7. Fax ___________________________________________________________________ 8. E-mail ________________________________________________________________

II. Other information

9. Full name of the institution, in which the participant works or studies ______________________________________________________________ 10. Address and contact details of the institution ______________________________________________________________ 11. Title of the essay

Annex 2

Recommended topics for the essay contest on What do I know about Azerbaijan? Azerbaijan and Croatia: historical ties and prospects Heydar Aliyev: the National Leader of Azerbaijan Azerbaijani history, art and culture People, language, traditions and religion in Azerbaijan Azerbaijans role in the international politics Economic development of Azerbaijan Oil and gas strategy of Azerbaijan The realities of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict Azerbaijan in ancient historical sources