Thw works for the competition may include poems, essays, analyses of Abai's prose and Words of Edification, stories, and other works dedicated to Abai's iterary works. There are no restrictions on the length of the submission (number of pages).

Ethnic Kazakh children living abroad, aged 12 to 17, are eligible to participate in the competition.

Participants must submit the following personal information along with their work: full name, country of residence, age, and contact phone number.

Submissions must be in Word or PDF format (font: Times New Roman, size 14, line spacing – 1).

By submitting their work, the author grants permission to the organizers to publish it in the media, collections, and other publications.

The works must be sent by April 1, 2025, to the email address: fund.otandastar@gmail.com

PRIZES:

• The top 10 participants will receive a free ticket for the "Jas Qazaq - 2025" summer ethno camp.

• The best-selected works will be included in the "Abai Tagylymy" book, which will be published in 2025 as part of the "Uly Dala" series by the Otandastar Qory.

• The top 10 participants will be awarded an academic book collection of Abai's literary works in Kazakh, Russian, and English from the International "Kazakh Language" Society.

The ticket covers two weeks of education at the camp, accommodation, meals, and participation in various activities. Transport expenses to and from the camp must be covered by the participant.

IMPORTANT: Participants who have already attended the "Jas Qazaq" summer ethno-camp organized by the Otandastar Qory between 2019 and 2024 are not eligible to participate in the competition.