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As part of the collaborative STEM initiatives between JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHERM) and the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre (RGSC), a National Essay Competition is being organised to encourage young minds t o explore the transformative r ole o f Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare. The competition aims to foster scientific curiosity, critical thinking, innovation, and awareness of emerging technologies among secondary school students while promoting excellence in STEM education. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#000000″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”150px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#000000″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n \u2022 Age Group: 16\u201318 years [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”648111″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=”” link=”https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/211880595741563″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”648110″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=”” link=”https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/211880595741563″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#000000″][vc_column_text]\u2022 Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#000000″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Entries will be evaluated by an expert panel based on the following criteria: [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”648109″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=”” link=”https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/211880595741563″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”648107″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=”” link=”https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/211880595741563″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#000000″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n \u2022 All submitted essays will undergo plagiarism screening. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#000000″][vc_column_text]The list of shortlisted participants will be announced on: [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#000000″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Shortlisted participants will be invited to present their essays in the form of a PowerPoint presentation before an expert panel.<\/span><\/p>\n Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026 [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#000000″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Deadline for Registration 25 August 2026 [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”648103″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=”” link=”https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/211880595741563″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”648113″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=”” link=”https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/211880595741563″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#000000″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Director<\/strong> Old Moka Road, Bell Village<\/span><\/p>\n Tel: 2132773, Fax: 2132726<\/span><\/p>\n Email: education@rgsctf.org<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Website: rgsc.govmu.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] 1. 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ELIGIBILTY<\/h4>\n
\n\u2022 Students enrolled in secondary schools in Mauritius<\/span><\/p>\n3. COMPETITION GUIDELINES<\/h4>\n
\n\u2022 Word Count: 1,500\u20132,000 words
\n\u2022 Language: English
\n\u2022 Font: Times New Roman
\n\u2022 Font Size: 12 pt
\n\u2022 Line Spacing: 1.5
\n\u2022 Submission Mode: Electronic submission only
\n\u2022 Submission Deadline: Thursday, 10 September 2026<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”648099″ img_size=”large” qode_css_animation=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n4. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA<\/h4>\n
\n\u2022 Originality and creativity
\n\u2022 Scien tific ac curacy
\n\u2022 Critical thinking and anal ytical ability
\n\u2022 Relevance to the theme
\n\u2022 Clarity of expression and organisation of ideas
\n\u2022 Overall quality of writing and supporting evidence<\/span><\/p>\n5. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY<\/h4>\n
\n\u2022 Essays containing plagiarised c ontent will be disqualified.
\n\u2022 Participants are expected to submit their original ideas.
\n\u2022 Proper acknowledgement and referencing of all sources consulted should be provided.<\/span><\/p>\n6. SHORTLISTING<\/h4>\n
\nTuesday, 15 September 2026 and will be notified via email and\/or through their respective educational institutions.<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”648108″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=”” link=”https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/211880595741563″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”648106″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” qode_css_animation=”” link=”https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/211880595741563″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n7. PRESENTATION ROUND<\/h4>\n
\nVenue: JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Bonne Terre, Vacoas, Mauritius
\nFurther details regarding the presentation format, duration and schedule will be communicated to the shortlisted participants.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n8. IMPORTANT DATES<\/h4>\n
\nSubmission Deadline 10 September 2026
\nAnnouncement of Shortlisted Candidates 15 September 2026
\nPowerPoint Presentation & Final Judging 19 September 2026
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\nCelebration 2026 at JSSAHERM<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n9. ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE<\/h4>\n
\nRajiv Gandhi Science Centre,<\/span><\/p>\n