Brief description:
The DStv Eutelsat Star Awards are calling all science and technology fans between 14 and 19 to be inspired to write a creative essay or design a poster based on the following topic: “Take yourself into the future as a scientist, tasked with designing a new-age satellite that will help improve the lives of Africans. Tell us what you would call your satellite and describe the different functions and roles that it would play in the Africa of the future.”
MultiChoice Africa and Eutelsat are convinced by the power of science and technology education to encourage young minds to positively change their world. Now in its 6 th year, their joint initiative, the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards, inspires innovative thinking among a new African generation. This pan-African collaboration has created a meaningful engagement with students, the academic community and the scientific world. Since the start of the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards competition in 2011, over 5,000 students have taken part in this unique competition.
Application Deadline: 07 November 2016
Eligible Countries: The Awards are open to all students from secondary (high) or combined schools in Africa where MultiChoice Africa maintains operations.
Eligible Field of Study: Open to all secondary students with an appetite for technology
Selection Criteria: Entries are accepted in English, French and Portuguese and will be judged on the basis of high-standard criteria of accuracy, creativity, originality and innovation.
Number of Awardees: 4: 1 winner and 3 Runners-up
Value of Scholarship: The overall essay and poster winners will be eligible for a once in a lifetime trip for two to Paris, France to visit Eutelsat satellite facilities, with the essay winner also traveling to see a rocket launch into space. Runners-up will win a trip to South Africa to explore several sites as guests of MultiChoice Africa. The schools attended by the four overall winners also receive a DStv installation, including a dish, TV, decoder and free access to the DStv Education Bouquet.
How to Apply: Entry forms can be obtained from any MultiChoice Resource Centre, the nearest MultiChoice office or copies can be downloaded from www.dstvstarawards.com
Visit Scholarship Webpage for details
Award Provider: MultiChoice Africa Limited (DStv) and Eutelsat
Important Notes: Only entries submitted on the official entry form will be eligible. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in February 2017.
