Thank you for your interest in Code for Nepal’s “Ko Nepali” competition. We are giving away Rs 55,000 in total. The first prize for video is Rs 25,000. We will award cash prizes to 6 applicants! Before you submit, we would like you to carefully read the instructions and eligibility criteria! The deadline to submit the application is May 11, 2016.
Instructions on how to prepare your application:
For video submissions:
- Think about what it means to be a Nepali? Discuss with your friends and family. Write one or two paragraphs on what do you think it means to be a Nepali!
- Find a quiet and bright place. Give your smartphone/video camera to a relative/friend. Ask her/him to record your thoughts while you speak.
- You could also create a documentary/film that is 3 min or less that shows what it means to be a Nepali.
- Upload it on YouTube. Complete and submit the form below.
For photo submissions:
- Use your camera/smartphone to take a photo of people that you think shows cultural and ethnic diversity of Nepal.
- Upload it on Google Drive or Dropbox. Complete and submit the form below.
Also if you have questions on what kind of submissions we are looking for, watch this video!
And check out this video for tips on how to take good photos/videos with your smartphone!
Eligibility
The competition is open to all Nepali videographers and photographers, living in Nepal or abroad, who are 14 years old or more. Professional videographers and photojournalists for are not eligible. Videos can be submitted in Bhojpuri, English, Maithili, Nepali, or Tamang.
Rules
- There is no charge or fee to participate in this competition.
- The video or photo should respond to the question: Who is a Nepali?
- Videos should be no longer than 3 minutes (180 seconds). Videos can be in Bhojpuri, English, Maithili, Nepali, or Tamang.
- Stealing or copying others’ work is plagiarism, and those submissions will automatically disqualify participants from the competition.
- Participants can submit up to 1 photo or 1 video for consideration, not both.
- Code for Nepal staff, interns, advisors, and their immediate relatives are not eligible to apply.
Betty says:
April 2, 2016 at 3:19 am -
Can i use my daughter to as speaker on my aplication?
codefornepal says:
April 2, 2016 at 9:46 am -
Hi Betty, yes you can! We look forward to your application!
jeeten lama says:
April 7, 2016 at 6:26 am -
We have to speak on what 1 : what does it means go be neplai or 2: who is nepali
codefornepal says:
April 8, 2016 at 7:43 am -
Hi Jeeten ji, we are hoping applicants will tell us who is a Nepali and what does it mean to be a Nepali in the 21st century? We hope applicants will capture the diversity of Nepal in their response. Good luck with your application!
animesh shrestha says:
April 10, 2016 at 12:41 pm -
dont we need to write a caption to describe our photo ?
codefornepal says:
April 10, 2016 at 3:44 pm -
You don’t need to.
Rohan says:
April 18, 2016 at 8:01 am -
Like or not just enjoy my picture
sonik says:
April 21, 2016 at 10:31 am -
i didn’t get proper idea about photo uploading !
Bidhya Chauhan says:
April 22, 2016 at 12:45 pm -
Do we need to share this video as much as possible through facebook or social media?
codefornepal says:
April 23, 2016 at 5:08 am -
We will review the submissions first. We will let you know when to share your submissions as much as possible through Facebook.
Rashik says:
April 28, 2016 at 7:01 am -
Have been trying to upload my photo for the past 1 week and didn’t get uploaded… Have crossed the deadline… badluck for me
codefornepal says:
April 30, 2016 at 1:13 pm -
The new deadline is May 11. We encourage you to apply.
Sanish Shrestha says:
April 28, 2016 at 8:48 pm -
Can we share our video on facebook and other social media?
codefornepal says:
April 30, 2016 at 1:15 pm -
We will review applications, and then let successful applicants know when to share on Facebook. Here are more details: http://codefornepal.org/en/events/thank-you-for-applying/
bidhya says:
April 30, 2016 at 10:02 pm -
hlo can I re edit and send my video again?becoz the date of submission was up to 27 April that’s why I have done in very short period of time.
Hemanshu says:
May 3, 2016 at 2:43 am -
Does the pics have to clicked or we can download those..???
Jyotika Thapa says:
May 3, 2016 at 7:03 am -
respect the idea.
Rohan S says:
April 29, 2017 at 10:44 pm -
Why is the form not accepting responses? I can’t upload or even fill the form.
morassfatuous says:
October 8, 2017 at 11:40 am -
hello! is there any competitions as such in 2017? this sounds fun but I couldn’t participate the last year. please let me know if there are any…
thank you!
codefornepal says:
February 3, 2018 at 3:34 pm -
Hi did you participate in this year’s competition? Thanks for your interest.
morassfatuous03 says:
February 3, 2018 at 10:27 pm -
Hi again. I have not participated in this year’s competition. I don’t know where it is! Can you send me the link to this year’s competition? Thank you!
morassfatuous03 says:
February 3, 2018 at 10:28 pm -
Hi again. I have not participated in this year’s competition. I don’t know where it is! Can you send me the link to this year’s competition? Thank you!