# Africa Organization for Standardization (ARSO) 14th Continental Essay Competition 2026/2027 ($USD 2,300 Prize)

Competition · [Africa Organization for Standardization (ARSO)](https://future.moroccanz.org/org/africa-organization-for-standardization-arso.md)

The Africa Organization for Standardization (ARSO) 14th Continental Essay Competition 2026/2027 invites African tertiary students to submit essays on advancing intra-African trade through conformity assessment and mutual recognition agreements. The competition offers cash prizes up to $1000 for outstanding entries.

## Key details
- Deadline: Rolling
- Posted: 2 Oct 2026

## Who can apply
- Age: Up to 35
- Level: Bac+3

## What to prepare
- Original essay
- Cover page with personal details
- Identity Card or Passport
- Filled registration form

## How to apply
- Online, on arso-oran.org: https://www.arso-oran.org/ova_dep/continental-essay-competition/
- Identity Card or Passport
- completely filled Registration Form (ARSO/CACO/EC/Form 1/2026)
- Original post: [Opportunities for Africans](https://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/africa-organization-for-standardization-arso-14th-continental-essay-competition-2026-2027/)

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