Competition Rules

Guiding Points for Participants

Topic: The Last Letter on Earth

1.Introduction: A Message from the Last Human

Begin your letter by imagining that you are the last person left on Earth. Address whoever might find your message in the future—another human, a new civilization, or even beings from another world. Explain why you are writing this letter: to share the story of humanity and leave behind a message about who we were.

Example:
“Dear whoever finds this letter,
If you are reading this, it means that the voices of humanity have gone silent, and I may have been the last person left to write them down. I am leaving this message behind so that someone, somewhere, will know that we were once here—that we loved, dreamed, and hoped for a better world.”

2.Reflecting on the World and Its Challenges

Describe the world that once existed. Talk about the beauty of Earth, but also the challenges and mistakes humanity faced. Mention global issues that affected the planet and people.

Possible Topics:

  • Climate change and environmental damage

  • Wars and conflicts

  • Inequality and injustice

  • Loss of nature and wildlife

Example:
“Our world was once full of life—oceans filled with creatures, forests that touched the sky, and cities alive with millions of people. But we also struggled with problems. We harmed the environment, fought wars, and sometimes forgot how important kindness and cooperation truly were.”

3.Making It Personal: Memories of Being Human

Share your personal memories and experiences. This helps whoever finds the letter understand what being human felt like—our emotions, relationships, and everyday life.

Example:
“I remember the simple joys of life: laughter with friends, the smell of rain on warm soil, and the comfort of knowing someone cared about you. These small moments were what made being human so beautiful.”

4.Lessons and Hopes for the Future

Offer lessons from humanity’s story. Reflect on what future beings could learn from our successes and mistakes.

Example:
“If there is one lesson I can leave behind, it is this: take care of your world and each other. Progress and power mean nothing if kindness, compassion, and respect are forgotten.”

5.A Message to Whoever Finds It

Speak directly to the reader. Encourage them to protect life, value peace, and remember the existence of humanity.

Example:
“If you are reading this, please remember us—not just for our mistakes, but for our creativity, our love, and our endless curiosity about the universe.”

6.Conclusion: A Final Goodbye

End the letter with a hopeful or reflective message about the future.

Example:
“This may be the last letter written by a human being. But even if we are gone, I hope our story reminds you that life is precious and worth protecting. Wherever you are, I hope your world is kinder than ours.
Goodbye, and remember us.”

Rules of the International Letter-Writing Competition for Students

1. Objective

The GEMA’s International Letter-Writing Competition aims to improve literacy through the art of letter-writing.

Targeted at children and young people, the annual competition encourages participants to express their creativity and refine their language skills.

2. Participation

The competition is open to participants up to the age of 18 years.

The International Letter-Writing Competition Bureau accepts compositions sent directly by schools, individuals or similar.

3. Each entry must be accompanied by the following documents:

A) A completed entry form;

B) The original letter in the following formats:

    • A good-quality scan, in colour, of the handwritten original (if available) in PDF format; or
    • As a Word document;

C) A good-quality photograph of the candidate:

    • In JPEG format (300 dpi minimum); 

D) An id proof of the candidate:

    • In JPEG format (300 dpi minimum);
    • Accepted documents include school id-card, school fee receipt, school app screen shot, passport, citizenship cards etc.. 

4. Presentation and content of entries

The original letter may include illustrations from the candidate. Entries must adhere strictly to the theme and

not exceed the limit of 1000 words.

Please submit the letter by clicking on ‘Register Now’ link on the website.

5. Jury designation and results

The International Letter-Writing Competition Bureau will designate an international jury to judge the letters it receives.

The following criteria will be used to judge the quality of the letters:

  • Structure as a letter;
  • Adherence to the theme;
  • Creativity; and
  • Use of language.

The judges will select the three best entries (i.e. first, second and third places) and will also award special

medals to 5 other compositions. As soon as the International Letter-Writing Competition Bureau receives the results from the jury,

it will notify the result on its website within a reasonable amount of time.

6. Prizes

The top winners in each category will receive a special trophy (gold for first prize, silver for second, and bronze for third) , as

well as a certificate to commemorate their win.

5 Appreciation Medals in each category

Every participant will get a Digital Certificate.

School Level Winners for School with 50+ Entries.

Trophy & Certificate for teacher sending Bulk Entry(50+ Entry)

Trophy & Certificate for School sending Bulk Entry(50+ Entry)

7. Communications

The International Letter-Writing Competition Bureau will undertake communication activities to ensure the widest possible publicity

for the prize-winners, their schools, and the letter-writing competition in general.

Participating schools are warmly encouraged to make every effort to promote the competition and their prize-winners in their territory.

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