The Juries have selected 9 finalists, but they have also acknowledged many others, that are included here (click on the name to download the essay):

Arip Muttaqein, Indonesia
Chivas Alejo, Philippines
Francis Tucungwirwe, Uganda
Gregor Novak, Austria
Imeobong Ebong, Nigeria
Lenny Hidayat, Indonesia
Koffi Kpognon, Togo (only in French)
Mahmoud Saeed, Ghana
Mariose Ighagbon, Nigeria
Natasha Francisco, Philippines
Nsikak Ekanem, Nigeria
Pedro Noriega del Angel, Mexico (only in Spanish)
Selam, Eritrea
Vida Gabe, Philippines
Yashasvini Kumar, India

Congratulations!