Are you a Grade 6 Student?

Are you a Grade 10 Student?

The Kabataang May K: Knowledge Channel Photo Essay Writing Contest aims to allow students to express how Knowledge Channel has become an integral part of their lives and has positively impacted their education, showing learners everywhere na ang saya matuto ng bago!

FREE FOR ALL ELIGIBLE STUDENTS!

The contest is open to students who meet the following eligibility criteria:

Eligibility

Grade 6 and Grade 10 students from participating schools;

Must be a regular student at the school during the academic year; and

Should be endorsed by the Schools Division Office (SDO)

PRIZES

The awards ceremony will feature the top photo essay winners from each of the eight (8) categories below. All winners will receive cash prizes and will be featured on the Knowledge Channel. 

The contest is divided into two categories and four clusters each:

Grade 6 Category

  • Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

    Region I - Ilocos

    Region II - Cagayan Valley

    Region III - Central Luzon

  • National Capital Region (NCR)

    Region IV-A - CALABARZON

    Region IV-B - MIMAROPA

    Region V - Bicol

  • Region VI - Western Visayas

    Region VII - Central Visayas

    Region VIII - Eastern Visayas

  • Region IX - Zamboanga Peninsula

    Region X - Northern Mindanao

    Region XI - Davao

    Region XII - SOCCSKSARGEN

    Region XIII - CARAGA

    Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)

Grade 10 Category

  • Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

    Region I - Ilocos

    Region II - Cagayan Valley

    Region III - Central Luzon

  • National Capital Region (NCR)

    Region IV-A - CALABARZON

    Region IV-B - MIMAROPA

    Region V - Bicol

  • Region VI - Western Visayas

    Region VII - Central Visayas

    Region VIII - Eastern Visayas

  • Region IX - Zamboanga Peninsula

    Region X - Northern Mindanao

    Region XI - Davao

    Region XII - SOCCSKSARGEN

    Region XIII - CARAGA

    Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)

EVENT TIMELINE

JULY 30, 2024
Deadline of Entries

AUGUST 30, 2024
Announcement of Finalists

NOVEMBER, 2024
Awarding Ceremony

Requirements

Participants must submit the following through the Registration Form:

1. Two (2) copies (raw and edited) of a single high-resolution photograph

Highlighting how Knowledge Channel has become an integral part of their lives and has positively impacted their education.

The photograph must follow the following guidelines:

  • The photo must NOT have been previously published in any paper/publication, submitted in any previous competitions, and/or used for commercial purposes 

  • There are no restrictions on the device used for capturing the photo as long as it is high-resolution (cellphone or camera are both fine)

  • The photograph must be shot/taken WITHIN the current year 

  • The photo must NOT be heavily edited or digitally altered (only cropping, adjusting of brightness, and color grading are allowed) 

2. Two (2) versions (English and Filipino) of a brief statement/essay consisting of 200 words or less

Explaining the significance of the photograph entry. The essay must follow the following guidelines:

  • The essay should have both an English and Filipino version, both consisting of 200 words or less. (If the original essay is written in English, the participant must also provide its translation in Tagalog, and vice versa)

Other General Contest Guidelines

  • The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) prompts to create the submitted image or essay is strictly prohibited.

  • All elements should be originally created by the participant and not outsourced/commissioned.

  • Plagiarism will not be tolerated.

  • Group/collaborative works are not allowed.

Failure to adhere to these guidelines will result in automatic disqualification.

CRITERIA

  • The photo and essay are clearly and coherently weaved together to evoke emotions and contribute to memorable storytelling.

    Mahusay at malinaw na naipahayag ng larawan at sanaysay ang damdamin ng kalahok at tumatatak sa isipan ang kanyang paglalahad ng kwento.

  • The photo essay clearly showcases how Knowledge Channel has become an integral part of the entrant’s life and has positively impacted his/her education.

    Naipakikitang mabuti ng larawan at sanaysay kung paano naging malaking parte ang Knowledge Channel sa edukasyon at pang-araw araw na buhay ng kalahok.

  • The photo and essay demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency in both photography and grammar.

    The technical proficiency of the photo and essay will be judged separately.

    Ang larawan at sanaysay ay nagpapakita ng kahanga-hangang kasanayan sa parehong teknika; ng pagsusulat at potograpiya.

  • The photo essay demonstrates an innovative conceptual and narrative approach, distinct visual composition, and overall creativity.

    Ang larawan at sanaysay ay nagpapakita ng katangi-tanging likhang konseptwal at naratibo, kakaibang visual na komposisyon, at kabuuang pagkamalikhain.

Judging Process

Entries will be judged by a panel of experts in both photography and writing. Judges will assess how participants meet the criteria and will select winners from each category, for a total of 8 winners (4 from Grade 6 and 4 from Grade 10) 

Winners will be announced on August 30, 2024, and will receive their award on November 2024.

For any questions and clarifications, email us at marketing@knowledgechannel.org