$500 Academic Award

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Annual Recognition

Recognizing outstanding undergraduate and master's theses that advance understanding of the Somali Horn.

Prize: $500 cash + publication in GEESKA

Eligibility: Final-year students at Somali Horn universities

Deadline: March 1, 2026

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Selection Criteria

Applications evaluated across six weighted criteria

Criterion	Weight	What We Look For
Relevance to Somali Horn	30%	Addresses local challenges, uses regional data, clear applicability
Originality	20%	Novel insights, methods, or perspectives
Research Quality	20%	Rigorous methodology, sound analysis
Potential Impact	15%	Practical applications, policy implications
Clarity & Presentation	10%	Well-written, clear structure
Innovation	5%	Creative approaches, new frameworks

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