FAQs
Questions
- 1. Who can participate in the YRE programme?
- 2. Does participation necessarily include competition?
- 3. When is the deadline for the competition?
- 4. Is participation necessarily through a school?
- 5. Does a school have to register?
- 6. What are the awards?
- 7. How do I participate in a joint project?
Answers
1. Who can participate in the YRE programme?
Anyone aged between 11 and 21 years attending a secondary, post secondary or higher education can participate.
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2. Does participation necessarily include competition?
No – one can participate without competing.
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3. When is the deadline for the competition?
15th March.
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4. Is participation necessarily through a school?
No – students can participate independently against a participation fee of €5.
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5. Does a school have to register?
Yes. Registration forms for FEE programmes can be downloaded through the website.
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6. What are the awards?
YRE winners get a certificate and trophy, together and publication of their work. Catch the Drop HSBC water programme will sponsor the best entries focused on water with a €100 cash voucher. Wasteserv sponsor the best entry related to waste with a €500 digital camera. International winners get a laptop, camera or video camera, depending on their category. Other incentives may follow.
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7. How do I participate in a joint project?
Contact the National Coordinator and you will be given links with foreign schools. Work is done mainly via emails and skype calls.
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