Theme

The Role of Transformative Leadership in Shaping a Technologically-Driven Sustainable Future

Theme Description

In an era of rapid technological advancements, leaders play a crucial role in driving sustainable change that benefits both society and the environment. This essay competition challenges participants to explore how transformative leadership can leverage technological innovations to tackle the pressing issues of global sustainability. The essay should address key aspects of leadership, such as decision-making, adaptability, and the ability to influence societal and organizational change, while considering the potential of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and renewable energy systems. Participants are invited to provide practical insights on how leaders across various sectors can create a lasting impact by embracing technology for a greener, more equitable future. Essays should also reflect on the evolving nature of leadership in the digital age and its role in shaping policies, behaviors, and practices that support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Competition Registration Procedure
  1. Participants can register here.
  2. Participants complete the payment and retain proof of payment for submission.
  3. File submission should follow the format CategoryCompetition_TeamLeaderName_UniversityOfOrigin.
  4. Participants duly fill out the submission form.
Important Dates For ISC 2025 Competition:

Submission Period: April 21st – July 21st 2025
Competition Assesment: July 28th – August 1st 2025
Winners Announcement: August 15th 2025

Terms And Conditions
  1. Participants must be actively enrolled students.
  2. Registration Fee
    – University:
    200.000 IDR or 12 USD/ participant.
    – Senior High School :
    100.000 IDR or 6USD/ participant.
  3. Payment 
    University Student
    Bank Name: BNI
    Account Number : 9882073090002025
    Account Name : CS-ISC2025
    Senior High School Student
    Account Number : 9882073080002025
    Account Name : S-ISC2025
  4. Essay Competition Theme: “The Role of Transformative Leadership in Shaping a Technologically-Driven Sustainable Future”
  5. Example for essay competition, can be viewed here
  6. Participants are responsible for any copyright issues or related matters regarding the creation and ownership of registered works.
  7. Each team consists of a maximum of 2 participants.
  8. Submitted manuscripts must be original, not previously published, and not a previous winner in similar events or competitions.
  9. Entries will be screened, and the top 3 works will be selected as winners according to the jury’s decision.
  10. The committee has full publication rights for the submitted works for research and public service purposes, with copyright retained by the owner.
  11. Participants submit a .pdf file of the essay created on the registration form.
Writing Criteria

Essay Writing Structure:

  1. Typed on A4-sized paper, 1.5 spacing, Times New Roman font, size 12, with typing margins (margin) of left 4 cm, right 3 cm, top 4 cm, bottom 3 cm, justified.
  2. The essay is written in proper Indonesian language following the General Guidelines for Indonesian Spelling (PUEBI) Foreign words are italicized and English Language with Grammarly.
  3. The title of the essay is bolded (bold) with a font size of 12 and centered alignment, with 1.5 spacing.
  4. The essay consists of three sections—Introduction (providing background and topic identification), Body (discussion and analysis), and Conclusion (summary/closure).
  5. The essay comprises 300 to 1000 words.
Technical Criteria
  1. Evaluation is done by the Jury Team appointed by the ISC 2025 committee.
  2. Essays received within the specified time limit will be screened by the committee and curators.
  3. The decision of the jury is final and cannot be contested.
  4. Aspects and weighting of judging criteria:
NoEVALUATION ASPECTDESCRIPTIONPERSENTAGE
1Ideas: Original, Creative, TimelyThe work is original and must not use materials that violate copyright.35%
2Relevance to ThemeThe essay aligns with and does not deviate from the specified competition theme or sub-theme.10%
3Expression/WritingThe essay is written in a communicative style, relatively easy to understand. The narrative style indicates the author’s in-depth understanding of the topic.20%
4ArgumentationThe writer’s thought process is orderly and clear.35%
Maximum Score100%
Essay Competition Winner Nominations

 

Essay Competition (1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, and Consolation Winner)

(*Winners are determined based on the evaluation criteria set by the organizing committee and the jury panel.)

 

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