Objective:
To enhance public understanding of the application of science and technology in the provision of public service in Hong Kong.

Theme:
Application of science and technology in the public service.

Title:
There is no restriction to the title, but the content shall relate to science and technology and their application in the public service. Please click here for examples of the title.

Entries:
The competition is open to Hong Kong residents. Each participant, in the junior or adult stream, may submit up to two essays, one in Chinese and/or one in English:

Stream	Age (as or 1 January 2006)	Essay Length (Maximum)
		Chinese	English
Junior	Between 13 and 17	1,000 words	1,000 words
Adult	18 or above	1,500 words	1,500 words

Submission:
Note deadline of Saturday, 30 September 2006, and submission time will be based on the stamp date or email receipt time.
Each entry shall be accompanied by a duly completed entry form. Please click here to download the form. The public may call 1878 200 (press 3-7-5-3) to obtain the entry form via fax.

Judging Panel:
The judging panel will consist of senior professionals in the civil service and external experts. Essays will be judged by their creativity, insight, clarity and language. Please click here to view the list of judges.

Prizes for each of the 4 groups:

Winner	Book coupon of HK$1,000 and a trophy
1st runners-up	Book coupon of HK$600 and a trophy
2nd runners-up	Book coupon of HK$400 and a trophy
7 "Meritorious"	Book coupon of HK$200 and a certificate
10 "Honorary Mention"	Book coupon of HK$100 and a certificate

Results:
Please click here to view the results. Prize-winners will be notified separately by mail or email. Prize-winners may be invited to attend an awards ceremony and a lunch with science experts.

Conditions:

1.	Entries shall be the unaided original work by the participant and have not been published before.
2.	The participant's name shall only appear on the entry form accompanying his/her essay.
3.	All entries will not be returned. Please make a copy as necessary before submission.
4.	Civil servants are not eligible for the competition.
5.	The organizer reserves the right to disqualify entries and reclaim prizes awarded should the essays be found to have violated copyright or Hong Kong Laws.
6.	Decision of the Judging Panel is final.
7.	Participants accept that copyright of their prize winning essays belongs to the Hong Kong Government.
8.	Participants accept that their prize winning essays may be released or published in media designated by the organizer.
9.	Acknowledgement will be sent via email, fax or mail as appropriate about one week from receipt of entry. Enquiries can be made by telephone (no.:2926 8318), fax (no.:2375 3696), or email (essay@science.gov.hk).

Invitation Letter:
- Letter to Principals of Schools