Scranton Women’s Leadership Center is excited to invite you to participate in the newly expanded Essay and Short Film Contest. This year, alongside the annual essay competition, the contest introduces a Short Film category, offering an exciting platform to showcase your creativity and perspectives on women’s leadership.
Essay Contest:
You will explore the theme, “AI and Women’s Leadership,” reflecting on how artificial intelligence can empower women leaders, transform leadership practices, or address issues of gender equality. You are also encouraged to explore challenges of AI, including algorithmic biases, ethical issues, and digital divides. Whatever aspect of AI you choose to write about, it is essential that your unique voice and perspective as an Asian woman are clearly reflected in your work, highlighting your story and insights.
Short Film Contest:
This contest invites you to showcase the theme, “Women’s Leadership: Inspiring Women and Changing Community.” This contest celebrates the stories of women who lead with courage, inspire others, and drive meaningful change in communities. You are encouraged to share stories from your own lives or those of people around you, highlighting real experiences that demonstrate the transformative power of women’s leadership. It is essential to incorporate your perspective as an Asian woman to enrich the theme with your unique context and story.
Eligibility
UKDW students who wish to join this contest must meet these criteria:
- Female student currently enrolled at UKDW.
- Valid UKDW student ID as proof of enrollment.
- Active status in the first term of the 2025/2026 academic year. (Please note: students graduating in 2025 are not eligible to apply)
- Team Projects:
- Team members include both faculty and students from UKDW.
- Team submissions must be made by the faculty representative
Prizes
Individual Winners:
If you are selected as a winner, you will be recognized as a Scranton Scholar for 2025, receiving a full year’s tuition scholarship. Additionally, you will be awarded a US$500 scholarship for school-related expenses, such as fees, books, or housing. Both scholarships will be sent directly to your school on your behalf.
Team Projects:
If your essay or film involves collaboration between faculty and students as part of an ongoing team project, your team will receive US$2,000 to support the project’s development. This prize will also be sent directly to your school.
Submission Process
Step 1. Submit your essay to Scranton at: https://forms.gle/bu5DdeSb5NjvQhDV6
Step 2. Report your submission to UKDW through:bit.ly/SECUKDW
Important notice: Failing to report your submission to UKDW is considered Incomplete submission.
Submission Deadline:Â February 13, 2025, 11:59 PM (KST)
Announcement of Winners:Â March 31, 2025
Guidelines
Please carefully read the attached guidelines before proceeding.
Contact us
If you have questions or need further information, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
📲 (whatsapp) bit.ly/askOIAUKDW