The Institute of Bankers Pakistan (IBP) is a leading human resource training and development institute of the country. Established in 1951, with a vision to impart quality trainings, qualifications and certifications to workforce associated with banking and financial sector of Pakistan. The Institute of Bankers Pakistan is continuously striving to uplift the learning potentials of knowledge seekers.
In our efforts to engage the banking and financial industry in various learning and knowledge sharing activities; Institute of Bankers Pakistan is proud to announce the Institute of Bankers Pakistan Essay Competition 2022.
Topic
“Role to be played by Banks in achieving the objectives of Go-Green”
Eligibility
The Competition is open to all professionals, academics and students having minimum Bachelor’s Degree. Candidates based outside of Pakistan are also eligible to participate.
Evaluation
Shortlisted Essays which meet our criteria will be judged by an independent panel of experts.
Prizes
Successful candidates will be awarded the following prizes:
1st Prize – Cash Award of Rs. 150,000/-
2nd Prize – Cash Award of Rs. 100,000/-
3rd Prize – Cash Award of Rs. 75,000/-
Essay Submission Rules & Regulations
1. Essay should be of minimum 3000 and maximum 3500 words (excluding headings, figures and list of sources/references etc.)
2. Essay should be in English.
3. Essay should be in Microsoft Word format only.
4. All Figures/Statistics should be up-to-date and accurate. A separate file of List of References citing sources/figures/quotes etc. used in the Essay should be submitted in MS Word format with the Essay.
5. Work should be original. Any content found plagiarized will be immediately disqualified.
6. Content should be relevant to the Topic of the Essay.
7. Essay submitted after the deadline will not be included in the Competition.
How to participate
Download and print the Entry Form from the link provided below. The Form should be filled out and signed by the participant. Attachments:
- 01 recent passport size photograph
- Clear scanned copy of CNIC front and back
- Clear scanned copy/ copies of the Educational Qualifications (Degree etc.)
No field should be left blank. All information should be up-to-date
Please email the scanned Participation Form, Educational Qualification(s), and Essay/ References (MS Word files) to essay@ibp.org.pk
Please ensure that name of both files i.e. (i) Participation Form, (ii) Essay/ References should contain the name of the participating candidate.
ESSAYS UNACCOMPANIED BY ENTRY FORMS WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.
You are requested not email or send us by post the Participation Forms without the Essay and requisite documents. Sending the Participation Form only does not guarantee entry into the Competition. The Participation Form is not acceptable unless accompanied by the Essay and documents, which should reach us through email by December 31, 2022.
Note:
The IBP Employees are not eligible to participate in the Competition. IBP reserves the right to accept or reject any essay without assigning any reason. All entries of Essay Competition shall be the property of The Institute of Bankers Pakistan and cannot be published anywhere else.
Last date for submission is December 31,2022
For queries: email at essay@ibp.org.pk or call at 35277- Ext. 529 / 508.