The Cheetah Challenge thesis competition

A thesis competition about development, equity and citizenship

Win €1,000 & attend the Prince Claus Chair lustrum dinner with all 10 holders of the Prince Claus Chair and other distinguished guests.

What is the Cheetah Challenge?

Organized by the NCDO (a Dutch expertise and advisory centre for citizenship and international cooperation) in association with the Prince Claus Chair on Development and Equity, the Cheetah Challenge is a thesis competition about international cooperation.

It is open to masters students and young researchers who, as contemporaries of the ‘Cheetah Generation’ of new African leaders, will be brimming with exciting ideas and new insights into development, equity and global citizenship.

How to enter the Challenge

To enter the Challenge your MA thesis must meet the following requirements:

• The thesis was submitted to a Dutch university in 2009, 2010, 2011 or 2012
• It was awarded a grade of 8 or higher
• It is in Dutch or English
• It is accompanied by a synopsis of no more than 400 words, which explains why you believe your work offers new insights into ‘international development, equity and global citizenship’.

The five shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit an essay on the topic of 'development, social equity and global citizenship’, based on their research.

The essay should be between 1,800 and 2,200 words in length and must be written in English.

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If you want to enter the Cheetah Challenge, visit the NCDO website to get all the details of the competition and the exciting prize!

You can also download the Cheetah Challenge flyer