Foremost African financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc, has launched the Dusty Manuscript Contest to give budding writers the opportunity to win publishing deals for their finished, but yet-to-be published, manuscripts. Organized in partnership with publishing houses Okadabooks and Farafina, the contest is part of the Bank’s YouREAD initiative which is aimed at promoting the culture of reading.

The Dusty Manuscript Contest is the latest in a long line of GTBank initiatives geared towards promoting the appreciation of Art and supporting creative potential. In 2017 the Bank remodelled the old Herbert Macaulay Library, Yaba into a state of the art learning and recreational facility that would give people in the community and beyond the opportunity to build capacity, gain exposure and connect with the world. The remodelled library has been the venue of regular book readings and art expositions organized under the YouREAD initiative.

With the Dusty Manuscript Contest, the Bank is seeking to address the challenges indigenous writers face getting their books published. The top 3 entries in the contest will be rewarded with publishing contracts with Farafina as well cash rewards. The top 10 entries will get their books e-published by Okadabooks, including book cover design, book editing, and publicity. The top 25 book authors will also get a 2-day boot camp training on writing, marketing and branding.

The entries in the Dusty Manuscript Contest will be assessed by a panel of four judges which includes Eghosa Imasuen, the author of widely acclaimed novel, Fine Boys, and Yejide Kilanko, a poet and therapist in children’s mental health, Dr Ainehi Edoro-Glines, an Assistant Professor of English Language and Toni Kan, a writer and PR executive whose collection of short stories, Nights of a Creaking Bed, won the NDDC/Ken Saro Wiwa prize for literature.

Commenting on the Dusty Manuscript Contest, Mr Segun Agbaje, the Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank plc, said; “At GTBank we see art as not just a medium for creative expression but also as a means of livelihood, and by organizing the Dusty Manuscript Contest we are helping budding writers make a living off their works. He further added that; “By addressing the major barrier that our indigenous writers face in sharing their stories with the world, we hope to inspire and develop the next generation of award-winning and globally renowned authors.”

GTBank has consistently played a leading role in Africa’s banking industry. The Bank is regarded by industry watchers as one of the best run financial institutions across its subsidiary countries and serves as a role model within the financial service industry due to its bias for world class corporate governance standards, excellent service quality and innovation. To submit your manuscript, visit csr.gtbank.com/dustymanuscript.

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Good one from Gtbank.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po aims to support talented African students through their studies and to offer the next generation of leaders a world-class social science education, so they can go on to become changemakers in their home countries. The scholarships offered in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation are merit-based scholarships for students from sub-Saharan African countries with an outstanding academic record and strong leadership potential, but who face financial and other barriers to higher education.

These highly selective scholarships are open to candidates applying to the Bachelor’s program, one of the seven graduate schools, or Sciences Po Summer School.

Application Deadline:

Undergraduate: 15 February 2018 midnight (Paris time)

Graduate: 1 February 2018 midnight (Paris time)

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po aims to support 120 talented African students through their studies and to offer the next generation of leaders a world-class social science education, so they can go on to become changemakers in their home countries.

Over six years (2017 – 2022), the Scholars Program will fund:

20 scholarships to complete the Sciences Po Bachelor of Arts programme, Africa specialisation
40 scholarships to complete a Master’s programme at one of our seven graduate schools
60 scholarships reserved for Mastercard Foundation Scholars studying at other partner universities and who would like to attend Sciences Po Summer School.

Click here to apply online

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GOOD CSR!!!

That is my bank. GT for life.

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I LOVE THIS BANK, A LEADING AFRICAN BANK GOD BLESS THE INITIATOR

Creativity at its peak....

Taking that aside, I opened a corporate account with GTB and its been 3 days now, I haven't received any message from them..
Corporate account holders, how long does it take to get an account number ?

How does one apply? This post is only loaded with preambles

First bank should emulate this, no be only to bill me any how.

Gtb still leads its peers in social responsibility

Why should senate be summoning their md upandan

People that are making impact

FriendofGod:
That is my bank. GT for life.

Miss.Write, something for you.

Lol . Thanks for thinking of me.


Good initiative from GTB.

my 50k you guys(GTBank) debited me for without my authorization since november last year has not been reversed, and you(gtbank) are coming out with this... rubbish!!!

AM GONNA CONTEST

MissWrite:


Lol . Thanks for thinking of me.

Good initiative from GTB.

You are most welcome

teechedah:
Its okay,make i go fry my yam

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MissWrite:


Lol . Thanks for thinking of me.

Good initiative from GTB.

Is that all you have to say?

sureteeboy:
How does one apply? This post is only loaded with preambles

did you read the post? its for writers. and I ain't no writer who doesn't read.

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I GONNA CONTEST

With English like this, I would advise you not to waste your time.

Hope u gtniggerz are not trying 2 launder una image after d innoson palaver?

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churchee:


Is that all you have to say?

Church, I'm sorry, i didn't prepare a speech .........I never experret it.

einsteine:


With English like this, I would advise you not to waste your time.

actually I was just rushing to make from page

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Banned. This publication should be denied and or cancel immediately.

No member of public should participate in this essay except those who is tired of living

I am also using this time to order the organizers to cancel it with immediate effect.

Anything related to GTB is my direct enemy and whoever has one thing or the order to with it will surely die with it.