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Ongoing Essay Competitions in Nigeria 2024 [Updated]

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Writing and submitting your entry for an essay competition is a good way to leverage on your idea and writing skills. The benefits of writing essays may include cash prizes, scholarships, mentorship, publication and even travel sponsorships.

In this blog post, we’ll highlight the latest, ongoing Essay Competitions 2023 in Nigeria [Updated].

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Ongoing Essay Competitions in Nigeria 2023

Here’s a list of ongoing essay contests in Nigeria. Note that we are trying our best to constantly update this list.

1. CIPM 2023 ANNUAL ESSAY COMPETITION

Submission Deadline: September 29, 2023

Topic: “The ‘Japa’ Syndrome and it’s Effects on National Economy: The Way Forward.”

Open to: Only Undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions can participate.

Prizes: Winner: N125 000 & 2 HRM books. 2nd Prize : N100 000 & 2 HRM books. #rd Prize: N75 000 & 2 HRM books.

Submission: Submit essay write-up as single Microsoft Word document to [email protected]. Note that you’re to submit alongside your student ID card, admission letter, a recent passport photograph, current phone number and email address.

Important Details: For details check their flyer here or join the Undergraduates Essayists WhatsApp group.

2. 2023 AFRICAN LIBERTY ESSAY CONTEST

Submission Date: September 1 – October 31

Topic: “Pathways to Protecting Free Speech in Africa: Opportunities for New Approaches to an Old Problem.” 800 Words max.

Open to: individuals of African descent/nationality enrolled in any undergraduate or graduate program at any accredited university anywhere in the world

Prizes: Winner: $500 cash prize. First runner-up: $300 cash prize. Second runner-up: $200 cash price. Third and Fourth runners-up: $100 each.

Submission: use this link – bit.ly/alessays2023

For Enquiries: Visit African Liberty website or join the Undergraduates Essayists WhatsApp group.

3. ENERGY GRID ESSAY COMPETITION

Submission Deadline: 20th September 2023

Topic: “Nigeria’s Energy Transition: a roadmap for success.”

Open to: Enrolled undergraduate student in Nigerian universities.

Formatting : 1400 words.Times New Romans. 12pt font size and double line spacing. References must be in footnotes following OSCOLA format.

Prizes: 25k, 15k and 10k cash prize for 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively.

For Submission & Enquiries: All entries are to be sent to [email protected]. You can follow up on the essay @energygrid on social media or join the Undergraduates Essayists WhatsApp group.

4. THE 234 HOPE SCHOLARSHIP

Submission Deadline: 30th September, 2023

Topic: Submit a 500-word essay on how you have previously exemplified resilience

Open to: University of Port-Harcourt students.

Prizes: N50,000 for top 2 students

For Enquiries: visit their dedicated page here to register

5. ORE OFÉ SCHOLARSHIP

Submission Date: 31st October, 2023

Topic: Submit a 500-word essay on how you’ve previously exemplified an act of service.

Open to: Students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)

Prizes: top 3 entries will be rewarded with: N50,000

6. 2nd ANNUAL BESUMSA ESSAY CONTEST

Submission Date: 4th August – 1st September, 2023

Eligibility: Open to all students of MBBS and Medical Laboratory Sciences

Topic: Malaria kills a child every 45 seconds. What can the Malaria vaccines do about this?

Prizes: 1st prize – N20,000; 2nd prize – N10,000; 3rd prize – N5,000.

Submission: [email protected] . All entries must be in Ms Word format, Times New Roman font, 12 pt, double spaced and must not exceed 1000 words.

For Details: Message BESUMSA on WhatsApp her e .

This page is periodically updated, so if you don’t find what you want, you can check back later for newly uploaded Essay Competitions. We’d recommend again that you read our blog on How To Write Winning Essays by Akunna James-Ibe .

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2023 entries for Bishop Mike Okonkwo national essay competition open

Entries for the 18th Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for secondary school students in Nigeria have opened. The closing date is June 2. The topic for this year’s competition is ‘Nigerianisation of Nigerians: A look inwards.’

Entry requirements include, an essay of maximum of 2000 words, a passport photograph of the student, full name, address, contact telephone number, class, school as well as name and telephone contact of the principal. All essays should be submitted in word format through email to [email protected].

In a statement by the Corporate Services Director, Oluwayomi Uteh, the star winner would go home with N500, 000 cash, trophy and plaque, while the school gets a desktop computer. The first runner-up gets a cash prize of N250, 000 with a plaque, and the school will equally get a desktop computer. The second runner-up gets an N100, 000 cash prize and a plaque, while the school gets a desktop computer.

The competition is one of Okonkwo’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities aimed at raising the nation’s education standard and also sensitising students by making them analytically minded to excel in their world by developing their ability to think through issues.

It is also part of activities lined up to mark the 78th birthday of Okonkwo, who is the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM). Over the years, the competition has helped in shaping the thought pattern of students to develop problem-solving skills.

The competition spans over a decade of developing and rewarding the writing skills of Nigerian youths towards national development. Prizes for this year’s competition will be presented to winners at the 22nd Mike Okonkwo yearly lecture, scheduled for September 7 at the Music Society of Nigeria (MUSON) Centre, Onikan, Lagos.

Okonkwo’s desire to show the love of God to humanity gave birth to the foundation, a non-governmental organisation committed to alleviating the plight of the less privileged in society through donations to hospitals, establishment of free vocational training centres, running free preparatory schools for students in secondary schools and facilitating regular public enlightenment campaigns on health issues amongst others.

To contribute his quota to national development, he also started the Mike Okonkwo Annual Lecture in 2000, which has grown to become a major contributor to government policies as it brings together seasoned men and women to discuss burning national issues.

Also, to encourage the writing skills of children in secondary schools and help them become solution providers to the nation, the Mike Okonkwo Essay Competition was born.

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APPLY: 2023 ICAN Student Essay Competition for Nigerian Students

Participate in the ICAN Student Essay Competition- Unleash Your Writing Skills!

Are you a Nigerian student passionate about expressing your thoughts in writing? If yes, the Icanstudent Monthly Essay Contest is here to enhance your creativity and encourage exceptional writing skills among students in Nigeria.

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The ICAN Student Essay Competition initiative aims to stimulate original thinking and clear articulation of ideas among young individuals.

The top three essayists are each rewarded with cash prizes up to N15,000.00 in value in addition to other consolation prizes.

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• Winner: N15,000 + Prizes
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• 2nd Runner-Up: N7,500 + Prizes
• Eligibility: Nigeria
• Deadline: November 25, 2023

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ICAN Student Essay Competition Details

The Ican student Essay Competition 1.0 is designed to promote innovative thinking and effective communication among Nigerian students.

The Institute of Chattered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) firmly believes that fostering creativity, critical thinking, and the ability to express thoughts in a coherent manner is essential for students’ growth and development.

The essay contest stands as a platform for students not just to participate but also to be motivated.

Acknowledging the valuable contributions, a prize will be awarded to the best essay, inspiring all participants to showcase their writing skills.

ICAN Student Essay Competition Requirements

To be eligible for the ICAN Student Essay Competition, applicants must:

• be a student of any accredited institution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
• submit their essay entry by the due date

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Essay Topic : “Brain Drain and its Impact on the Nation: Discuss How the Emigration of Skilled Students Affects Nigeria’s Development” (500 words)

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The top three entries of the 2023 ICAN Student Essay Competition: will receive:

• Winner: #15,000
• Second Place: #10,000
• Third Place: #7,500

Additional Recognition : Other consolidation prizes will be available for exceptional submissions.

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Submission Guidelines

The following guidelines must be adhered to for your essay entry to be considered for review;

• Essay Font: Times New Roman, Font Size 12
• Include the writer’s name and contact information (preferably an email)
• Present a critical examination of the impact and possible solutions to brain drain in Nigeria, using your own words
• Prohibit the use of AI or any form of plagiarism
• Use references when citing an author

Application Procedure

• Ensure your essay is submitted to [email protected] and, for further inquiries, reach out to the admin at the same email address.
• After the submission deadline, no entries will be considered.
• Assessment of the essays will commence promptly after the deadline.
• Winners will be announced on December 7.

Embrace the Opportunity – Best of Luck!

The ICAN Student Essay Competition 1.0 is a fantastic opportunity for students to express their creativity and demonstrate their writing abilities.

Don’t miss the chance to share your ideas and compete for the prizes. Best of luck to all participants!

Click on the button below to begin the process of submitting your entry.

Deadline: November 25th, 2023

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UBA National Essay Competition 2023 for Secondary School Students in Nigeria

Deadline: October 20, 2023

Applications for the UBA National Essay Competition 2023 are now open. The National Essay Competition, targeted at senior secondary students in Nigeria, is organised annually, as part of UBA Foundation’s education initiative which aims to promote the reading culture and encourage healthy and intellectual competition amongst secondary school students in Nigeria and across Africa.

Essay Topic: Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) take over Human Intelligence? What should students do to ensure AI doesn’t override but enhance their ability to learn through research?

• 1st Prize: N5 million educational grant to any African University of your choice
• 2nd Prize: N3 million in educational grants to any African University of your choice.
• 3rd Prize: N2.5 million in educational grants to any African University of your choice.

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a Nigerian Senior Secondary school student;
• Must submit a passport photograph;
• Must submit a scanned copy of a means of identification (birth certificate, National ID, or passport).

Selection Procedure

Entries received for the competition will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of judges made up of professors from reputable Nigerian Universities, who will then shortlist 12 essays for further assessment. Following this, a second round of competition will involve the 12 finalists who will write a second supervised essay from which three best essays will be selected as the three best overall winners of the competition.

Application

• Applicants must upload a scanned copy of their original birth certificates or international passport data page.
• Applicants must upload a handwritten essay (not more than 750 words) on the portal.

The application deadline is Friday, October 20, 2023. No applications after this deadline will be considered.

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UBA Foundation Launches 2023 National Essay Competition

 UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the commencement of the 2023 edition of its annual National Essay Competition (NEC) in Nigeria, with a call for entries.

Now in its 13th year, the annual National Essay Competition is part of UBA Foundation’s education initiative aimed at promoting literacy and encouraging healthy and intellectual competition amongst senior secondary school students in Nigeria and across the African continent.

The essay topic for this year is, “Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) take over Human Intelligence?

The first prize winner will receive an educational grant of N5 million to study at any African university of their choice, whilst the second and third prizes now stand at N3 million and N2.5 million educational grants for any African University.

Also, winners of the 12 best essays, will go home with brand new Laptops and other educational tools to help them with their studies and other tertiary research work.

Mrs. Bola Atta, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, UBA Foundation, said that with the digital submission portal, more students in senior secondary schools across the country now have the opportunity to scan and send in their entries and compete to win any of the educational grants for study at any university of their choice on the African continent.

She said: “We have worked hard to ensure that every Nigerian high school student who wishes to, will be able to enter for the NEC 2023 and stand a chance to win a fully funded University education through the UBA Foundation.”

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UBA National Essay Competition 2024 [13th Edition]

The annual UBA National Essay Competition 2024 is now accepting applications from suitably qualified students for its ongoing 13th edition registration.

Mediangr is delighted to inform you that the 13th edition of the UBA National Essay Competition for 2024 is now open for applications from eligible students. This prestigious competition aims to promote academic excellence and encourage young minds to express their thoughts and ideas through writing. It provides a platform for students to showcase their writing skills and creativity while competing with their peers from across the country.

We encourage all eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity and submit their entries for a chance to win exciting prizes and recognition. The competition is open to all students in secondary schools across Nigeria, and we look forward to receiving your submissions.

Read also: Top 10 Ongoing Essay Competitions in Nigeria with Exciting Prizes .

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Introduction: Unveiling the 2024 UBA National Essay Competition.

The UBA National Essay Competition 2024, targeted at senior secondary students in Nigeria, is organised annually as part of the UBA Foundation’s education initiative, which aims to promote the reading culture and encourage healthy and intellectual competition amongst secondary school students in Nigeria and across Africa

Essay Topic:

Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) take over Human Intelligence? What should students do to ensure AI doesn’t override but enhances their ability to learn through research?

Selection Criteria and Eligibility Criteria:

• – Must be a Nigerian
• – Must be a secondary school student
• – Must submit a scanned copy of your handwritten essay (750 words MAX)
• – Must submit a passport photograph
• – Must submit a copy of a birth certificate, National ID or Passport

Selection Procedure :

Entries received for the competition will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of judges made up of professors from reputable Nigerian Universities, who will then shortlist 12 essays for further assessment

Following this, a second round of competition will involve the 12 finalists who will write a second supervised essay from which the three best essays will be selected as the three best overall winners of the competition.

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The first prize for the UBA National Essay Competition 2024 is an N5 million educational grant to any African University of their choice, while the second and third prizes are N3 million and N2.5 million in educational grants to African Universities, respectively.

Pro Tip: Please note that all incomplete and/or duplicate entries will be disqualified. Ensure your full name is written on your handwritten essay before uploading.

How to Apply UBA National Essay Competition 2024 .

To apply for the 13th edition of the UBA National Essay Competition 2024, interested students should scan and send in their handwritten entries to compete.

• Applicants must upload a scanned copy of their original birth certificates or international passport data page.
• Applicants must upload a handwritten essay (not more than 750 words) on the portal (https://www.ubagroup.com/uba-foundation/national-essay-competition/ ) .

UBA Essay Competition 2024 Deadline

The deadline for submitting the application is Friday, October 20th, 2024 .

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10 Best Essay Competitions in Nigeria 2023 Latest Update

There are so many essay compet i tions in Nigeria, but you may not know many of them yet. We will try to give you full details on the top 10 essay writing competitions in Nigeria for 2023 and how you can apply for them.

1. UBA Foundation International Essay Competition for Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal 2023

The UBA Foundation holds a yearly essay competition nationwide for secondary school students in Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal. Information Guide Nigeria

They always provide essay topics and instruct that they must be submitted before given deadlines.

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How to apply for the UBA Foundation International Essay Competition for Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal

Interested appl i cants are to submit their full contact details, these include their full names, details of school (name and address), residential address, etc.

Photocopies of their original birth certificates or data page of the international passport must be also be added.

Candidates for the Essay competition are to forward their essays for the UBA Foundation International Essay Competition to:

UBA Foundation,

UBA House,(3 rd Floor),

57, Marina, Lagos State, Nigeria. Essay Competitions

2. Gallen Symposium Leader of Tomorrow Essay Competition

This is one essay competition that is so dedicated to raising and nurturing future world leaders who are incisive and decisive thinkers.

The winners of the St. Gallen Symposium Leader of Tomorrow Essay Competition are verified and moved to compete in a more global competition known as Leader of Tomorrow, this is an inter-generational debate. Winners of this competition will now be given an all-expense-paid trip to St. Gallen, Switzerland so that they can participate in the grand finale there.  UNN Diploma Admission List 2020/2021 is Out

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Eligibility and requirements for the St. Gallen Symposium Leader of Tomorrow Essay Competition

• Students currently studying undergraduate or postgraduate courses in any regular university are eligible
• Students must be born not later than 1989.

Visit: https://www.symposium.org/competition to get more information on the St. Gallen Symposium Leader of Tomorrow Essay Competition.  ABUAD Postgraduate Admission Form 2021/2022 is Out

3. Young Ag-Summit Easy Contest for Students

The Young Ag-Summit Essay Contest is a competition that is aimed at challenging youths to proffer solutions to poverty in the world in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The essay competition also aimed at challenging the youths to tackle issues that will bring prosperity to everyone and save the world.

Local communities and towns are to be used as references by the contestants.

Visit http://network.youthagsummit.com/essay/essay-contest-registration to get more information and apply for the competition. Npower recruitment

4. The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Essay Competition

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Essay Competition is for both private and public secondary school students. The competition is open to students in all the states of the federation.

The title of the 2018 edition of the competition was titled “Discuss how technology can promote financial literacy and encourage investment habit among youths”. The aim of the competition is to inject the spirit of technology into the daily conversation and activities of the people. It is also to let them know how they can make use of technology that is around them, as well as apply technology in their business activities and decisions which will better their prospects.

The 2018 edition of the competition was sponsored by the Jim Ovia Foundation. Visit http://www.nse.com.ng/ to learn more about the Nigerian Stock Exchange Essay Competition. dollar to naira rate

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5. African Development Bank (AfDB) The Africa of my Dreams Writing Contest

The African Development Bank (AfDB) The Afr i ca of my Dreams Writing Contest aims at stimulating the industrialisation drive in Africa by offering a platform for the voices of Africans to be heard globally.

This competition was created to design and build a brighter future for Africa as a continent and Africans. It was also to unlock several potentials that are embedded in the African child in other to make Africa flow with prosperity and be dynamic. It was also formed to empower the youths to be the ones driving the visions of Africa.

Eligibility;

Interested contestants must not be younger than 20 years and older than 29 years as a year of competition.

The competition is only for Africans.

Contestants must be legally allowed to travel overseas without restrictions and they should hold valid international passports.

Contestants must be citizens of any of the 54 African countries.

Entries for the Essay competition must be in French or English language.

You can visit https://www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events/the-africa-of-my-dreams-young-africans-get-writing-17870/ to learn more about the African Development Bank (AfDB)   The Africa of my Dreams Writing Contest.

6. Goi Peace Foundation/UNESCO International Essay Contest for Young People

This essay competition is a partnership between UNESCO and Goi Peace Foundation. The essay competition is aimed at promoting the initiative force of the youths all over the world.

This competition has two categories; the children category which has an age limit of 14 years, and the young category with an age range of 15 – 25 years.

Kindly visit https://www.goipeace.or.jp/en/work/essay-contest to get more information about the Goi Peace Foundation/UNESCO International Essay Contest for Young People WAEC result

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7. UONGOZI Leadership Essay Contest for African Students (USD $2,000 plus Fully Funded Trip to Johannesburg, South Africa)

This essay competition is organized by the Institute of Africa Leadership for Sustainable Development also known as UONGOZI Institute.

The UONGOZI Leadership Essay Contest for African Students was created to start and maintain leadership instincts in African youths through important discussions relative to leadership. It was to offer African youths the required platform to groom the next generation of African leaders.

Eligibility

The competition is for youths between the age range of 18 – 25 years.

Do you want to have more information on the UONGOZI essay competition? Visit the website of UONGOZI Institute here http://uongozi.or.tz/.

8. Bishop Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for Senior Secondary School Students in Nigeria

The Bishop Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for Senior Secondary School Students in Nigeria opens on 26th of March and closes on 1st of June every year.

The presiding Bishop of the Redeemed Evangelic Mission (TREM), Bishop (Dr.) Mike Okonkwo, is the main sponsor of this essay competition.

Essays for the competition are submitted either by mail to TREM International Headquarters, Obanikoro / Anthony-Oke Bus Stop, Lagos, or by e-mail to [email protected]. JAMB form

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9. NHEF (The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation) Scholarship Essay Competition for Nigerian Students

This essay competition was created in 2015 and mot i vates students to develop and organize important and strategic ideas on how Nigeria can be changed positively.

Eligibility :

The competition is only open to 200 level to final year students of the NHEF Partner universities which are Unilag, Kano, UNN, ABU, UniPort, BU, and U.I.

Visit http://www.thenher.org/ to learn more about the essay competition.

10. DSTV Eutelsat Award for African Secondary School Students with Interest in Technology ( Fully-Funded to Paris, France)

This essay competition is open to youths from all the African countries where MultiChoise is operating. The competition is open to youths who are fans of technology between the ages of 14 to 19 years.

The DStv Eutelsat is an award that takes place every year since it started in 2011.

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The PENGASSAN National Essay Competition is a stimulating, encouraging and social responsibility initiative of PENGASSAN to drive the development of creative writing amongst secondary school students. It is billed to generate interest in writing amongst secondary school students at a time when many are being dissuaded from academic and writing proficiency. It is a strategic initiative to drive creativity, deep reflective and critical thought, and increase in the ability to leverage yet unexplored areas of our day-to-day life.

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Winners will be announced here, the successful participants of the 3rd stage of the competition will be announced on october 6 th,  2023 and  presented their prizes on the 11th october, 2023 at the pengassan energy and labour summit dinner taking place at congress hall, transcorp hilton hotel abuja, finalists emerge in the two categories (js1 & ss1).

After a diligent marking session by our team of experienced professionals, we have shortlisted the students below as the finalist in both categories for the 2023 PENGASSAN Essay Competition

Essay Topics

The competition’s essay topics by category

(Category 1)

“The role of Gas Utilization in Creating a Greener Nigeria”

Preamble: Write an essay discussing how the use of natural gas can contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future in Nigeria. Explain the benefits of using natural gas for energy generation and its impact on reducing air pollution. Provide examples of how gas utilization can help in everyday life and make Nigeria a cleaner place to live. 

(Category 2)

“Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of Petroleum Downstream Deregulation in Nigeria”.

Preamble: In recent years, Nigeria has embarked on the path of petroleum downstream deregulation to encourage competition and efficiency in the energy sector. Write an essay analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of petroleum downstream deregulation in Nigeria. Discuss the potential impacts on consumers, the economy, and the environment. Explore strategies and policies that can ensure a smooth transition towards a more sustainable and equitable energy future in light of deregulation.

Winners will be awarded prizes based on their category

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Competition Guidelines, eligibility, and method of delivery

Eligibility and Guidelines

Both categories will be allotted different topics to write upon. Interested participants must be a JSS 1 or SSS1 by the start date of the new 2023/2024 academic session.

• No entry fee is required
• The competition is strictly for senior secondary school students in the 36 states and the FCT, in Nigeria
• All entries must be original works, in English. Each entrant may submit only one essay
• All entries are final. No revisions are accepted. Plagiarism and off-topic material will result in disqualification
• Entries should not have been previously published in professional media
• Entries must be from 400 to 800 words in length for SS1 and from 200 to 400 for JSS1
• Students are allowed to write on a piece of paper and scan to upload on the website

Participants are expected to reside in one of the 36 states or the Federal Capital of Nigeria. Thus, the essay will be open to participants from every state in each geopolitical zone.

Overseas participation is not permitted.

Selection Process

Stage 1: The first stage is the general stage where every participant for each category submits an essay based on our given topics for grading. Each participant is required to research his or her topic and write accordingly. Plagiarism is an automatic disqualification. Participants will have a total of 2 weeks in this stage. Markers will be selected from each geo political zone and the scripts will be swapped among them. After marking, a set of judges will scrutinize their scripts to ensure marking was done appropriately. After which, the best 100 essays (for each category) will be selected and successful candidates will be notified and invited for the second stage.

Markers will be selected from each geo-political zone.

Stage 2: At this stage, successful candidates will be invited to specific centres at each geo-political zone for another round of essay writing. This writing stage will be coordinated by our state coordinators. The scripts will be marked and the best 20 candidates for each category will be shortlisted for the final round of the competition. New topics will be given to the students.

Stage 3: Successful candidates will progress to the final stage where they will be invited and subjected to another round of essay writing with new essay topics. From this stage, the six (6) winners for each category will emerge and they will be invited to Abuja for the award ceremony.

Award Ceremony : The award ceremony will be held at the PENGASSAN Energy and Labour Summit Dinner taking place at Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja.

The 2023 SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) for primary and secondary school students.

Application Deadline: April 14, 2023

The 2023 SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) is here again and promises to be great! This competition is not your usual essay contest – it is a chance for all primary and secondary school students in Nigeria between ages 9-16 to showcase their innovative ideas for solving national problems using technology.

This year’s topic is  “Making Nigerian Children Better Citizens Through the Use of Technology”.  Participants are to explore this theme to come up with mind-blowing ideas.

Requirements

• Primary and secondary children schooling in Nigeria ages 9 years and not older than 16 years by March 15, 2023.
• The Junior category (ages 9 to 12) submits a maximum of 1,000 words, while the Senior category (ages 13 to 16) submits a maximum of 1,500 words.
• Your essay must be in English.You are only allowed to submit one entry per participant.
• Your submission must be your original thoughts; plagiarism will not be tolerated!
• An accredited school official or parent or legal guardian must endorse your entry.

Selection Criteria

• Winners will be announced on  May 29, 2023 , and the award ceremony will take place on  June 9, 2023.  

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Top 10 Essay Competitions In Nigeria 2024

Essay competition is a platform to develop the intellectual and writing abilities of students in Nigeria. It is also organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of youths in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development.

It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world.

In view of the above, I have decided to compile the list of Essay Competitions in Nigeria for the 2024/2025 session. Some of the competition are for senior secondary students while some are for undergraduates in various tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

There are great prizes attached to winning the essay writing competition. For instance, winners get educational grants to study in any African University of their choice and other lots of prizes.

Top Essay Competitions in Nigeria

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2023 WIPO National IP Essay Competition for Students in Nigeria

Updated on Mar 07, 2023 · By Olusegun · 1 comments

WIPO Nigeria Office is hosting an essay contest for students on "Gender inclusivity as a strategy to drive innovation and creativity in Nigeria." Participants can win scholarships for IP management courses and contribute to driving innovation and creativity in the country.

Every year on April 26, World Intellectual Property (IP) Day is celebrated to recognize the importance of IP rights in promoting innovation and creativity. This year’s theme, “Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity,” highlights women’s role in driving innovation and creativity and the challenges they face. As part of this celebration, WIPO Nigeria Office is hosting an essay competition for students to showcase their thoughts and ideas.

The WIPO competition invites all registered undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognized tertiary institutions across Nigeria to participate in the 2023 National IP Essay Competition. The topic, “ Gender inclusivity as a strategy to drive innovation and creativity in Nigeria, ” aligns with the theme of the day. Participants are to address the current challenges faced by female artists, creatives, inventors, and entrepreneurs in using the IP system, ways to encourage more women to use the IP system, the benefits of gender parity in the IP system, and policy recommendations to support gender inclusivity.

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Benefits of wipo national ip essay competition.

The WIPO competition offers several benefits to the winners, including scholarship spots on WIPO’s Advanced International Certificate Course on IP Management, WIPO Summer School in South Africa and Nigeria, WIPO Certificates of Achievement, scholarships to undertake any of the WIPO Distance Learning courses, and scholarship spots on the Africa Regional edition of the Young Innovation Leaders Fellowship. Additionally, the top three essays will be submitted to WIPO for possible publication in the WIPO Magazine.

WIPO National IP Essay Competition Eligibility

The WIPO competition is open to all registered students, including undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognized tertiary institutions in Nigeria, such as universities, colleges of education, polytechnics, and professional or vocational institutions.

WIPO National IP Essay Competition Judging Criteria

The judging criteria for the WIPO competition include originality, structural flow, clarity of thought and expression, grammatical accuracy and coherence, relevance to the field of IP, and policy suggestions, proposals, and/or pathways.

Participants can submit their entries for the WIPO competition via email. The essay should be written in English, not exceed 1,500 words (excluding bibliography and references), prepared in font 12 Arial (Black), double-spaced, and pages numbered. Entries should be submitted in both Word and .pdf format, and must not include any pictures or other graphical illustrations. Entries must not indicate the author’s identity or affiliation. AI-generated works are not eligible for submission, and plagiarism will result in disqualification.

All entries should be made to: [email protected] , with the subject title of the email initial.surname_WIPD23 Essay Competition (for example, G.Nduka_WIPD23 Essay Competition).

Conclusion: The winners of the WIPO competition will be announced in April 2023. Through this competition, WIPO Nigeria Office aims to encourage students to think about the significance of gender inclusivity in the IP system in Nigeria and its impact on the country’s development and future.

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Adaeze Onaro, a 15-year-old student of Fountain Heights Secondary School, Surulere Lagos, has emerged as the winner of the 2023  National Essay Competition organised by the UBA Foundation.

According to a statement from the United Bank for Africa Plc, Onaro was the first of three girls to claim the top prizes in the competition that attracted nearly 12,000 entries from Senior Secondary School students across Nigeria.

Twelve finalists were initially selected for a second round of essay writing. Onaro emerged winner at the end of the process and won a scholarship worth N5m to pursue her studies at any African university of her choice, along with a modern laptop and other prizes.

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Expressing gratitude, the winner said, “This opportunity has changed my life, and I appreciate the UBA and the UBA Foundation for this.”

A student of Sweet Haven High School, Kano State, Khadijah Abdulhameed, claimed the second prize; a N3m educational grant, a laptop, and additional prizes and Naomi Chukwuma-Okoh from Queens College, Yaba, Lagos, secured the third prize, which included a N2.5m grant and a brand-new laptop. The remaining nine finalists, which included two boys, also received brand-new laptops and other consolation prizes.

Speaking at the event, UBA’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, emphasised the bank’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment.

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ICAN Essay Competition for Nigerian Students 2023

Published: 30 Oct 2023 1,585 views

The Ican student Essay Competition 1.0 is designed to promote innovative thinking and effective communication among Nigerian students.

The Institute of Chattered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) firmly believes that fostering creativity, critical thinking, and the ability to express thoughts in a coherent manner is essential for students’ growth and development.

The essay contest stands as a platform for students not just to participate but also to be motivated.Acknowledging the valuable contributions, a prize will be awarded to the best essay, inspiring all participants to showcase their writing skills.

Essay Topic : “Brain Drain and its Impact on the Nation: Discuss How the Emigration of Skilled Students Affects Nigeria’s Development” (500 words)

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The top three entries of the 2023 ICAN Student Essay Competition: will receive:

• Winner: #15,000
• Second Place: #10,000
• Third Place: #7,500

To be eligible for the ICAN Student Essay Competition, applicants must:

• Be a student of any accredited institution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
• Submit their essay entry by the due date

Submission Guidelines

The following guidelines must be adhered to for your essay entry to be considered for review;

• Essay Font: Times New Roman, Font Size 12
• Include the writer’s name and contact information (preferably an email)
• Present a critical examination of the impact and possible solutions to brain drain in Nigeria, using your own words
• Prohibit the use of AI or any form of plagiarism
• Use references when citing an author
• Ensure your essay is submitted to  [email protected]  and, for further inquiries, reach out to the admin at the same email address.
• After the submission deadline, no entries will be considered.
• Assessment of the essays will commence promptly after the deadline.
• Winners will be announced on December 7.

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Regions Riding Forward® Scholarship Contest

Their Story. Your Voice.

Your voice is your own. But it's also been impacted by others. Who, we wonder, has inspired you? Let us know by entering the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest. 

You could win an $8,000 college scholarship

For the opportunity to win an $8,000 scholarship, submit a video or written essay about an individual you know personally (who lives in your community) who has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve your goals.

The details

The 2024 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest consists of four (4) separate Quarterly Contests - one for each calendar quarter of 2024. Regions is awarding four $8,000 scholarships through each Quarterly Contest.

Each Quarterly Contest has its own separate entry period, as provided in the chart below.

The entry deadline for each Quarterly Contest is 11:59:59 PM Central Time on the applicable Quarterly Contest period end date (set forth in the chart above).

No purchase or banking relationship required.

Regions believes in supporting the students whose passion and actions every day will continue to make stories worth sharing. That’s why we have awarded over $1 million in total scholarships to high school and college students.

How to enter, 1. complete an online quarterly contest application.

Enter the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest by completing a Quarterly Contest application.  The second Quarterly Contest runs from April 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024. Complete and save all requested information. 

2. Prepare your Written Essay or Video Essay

For each Quarterly Contest, the topic of your Written Essay or Video Essay (your “Essay Topic”) must be an individual you know personally, who lives in your community. Your Written Essay or Video Essay must address how the individual you have selected as your Essay Topic has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve your goals.

Written Essay and Video Essay submissions must meet all of the requirements described in the contest Official Rules. Your Written Essay or Video Essay must be (i) in English, (ii) your own original work, created solely by you (and without the use of any means of artificial intelligence (“AI”)), and (iii) the exclusive property of you alone.

Written Essays must be 500 words or less. You can write your Written Essay directly in the application, or you can copy and paste it into the appropriate area in the application form.

Video Essay submissions must be directly uploaded to the contest application site. Video Essays must be no more than 3 minutes in length and no larger than 1 GB. Only the following file formats are accepted: MP4, MPG, MOV, AVI, and WMV. Video Essays must not contain music of any kind nor display any illegal, explicit, or inappropriate material, and Video Essays must not be password protected or require a log-in/sign-in to view. You must upload your Video Essay to the application, and you may not submit your Video Essay in DVD or other physical form. (Video Essays submitted via mail will not be reviewed or returned.)

Tips to Record Quality Videos on a Smartphone:

• Don’t shoot vertical video. Computer monitors have landscape-oriented displays, so shoot your video horizontally.
• Use a tripod. Even small movements can make a big difference when editing.
• Don’t use zoom. If you need to get a close shot of the subject, move closer as zooming can cause pixilation.
• Use natural lighting. Smartphone lighting can wash out your video.

3. Review and submit your Quarterly Contest application

Review your information on your Quarterly Application (and check the spelling of a Written Essay) and submit your entry by 11:59:59 p.m. Central Time on the applicable Quarterly Contest period end date. The second Quarterly Contest period end date is June 30, 2024.

4. Await notification

Winning entries are selected by an independent panel of judges who are not affiliated with Regions. If your entry is selected as a Quarterly Contest winner, you will need to respond to ISTS with the required information.

Eligibility

For purposes of this contest:

• The “Eligible States” are defined as the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
• An “accredited college” is defined as a nonprofit, two- or four-year college or university located within one of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia.

To be eligible to enter this contest and to win an award in a Quarterly Contest, at the time of entry, you must:

• Be a legal U.S. resident of one of the Eligible States.
• Be age 16 or older.
• Have at least one (1) year (or at least 18 semester hours) remaining before college graduation.
• If you are not yet in college, begin your freshman year of college no later than the start of the 2025 – 2026 college academic school year.
• As of your most recent school enrollment period, have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in school (and if no GPA is provided at school, be in “good standing” or the equivalent thereof in school).

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NO PURCHASE OR BANKING RELATIONSHIP REQUIRED. PURCHASE OR BANKING RELATIONSHIP WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The 2024 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest (the “Contest”) consists of four (4) separate quarterly contests (each a “Quarterly Contest”): (1) the “Q-1 Contest;” (2) the “Q-2 Contest;” (3) the “Q-3 Contest;” and (4) the “Q-4 Contest.” The Q-1 Contest begins on 02/01/24 and ends on 03/31/24; the Q-2 Contest begins on 04/01/24 and ends on 06/30/24; the Q-3 Contest begins on 07/01/24 and ends on 09/30/24; and the Q-4 Contest begins on 10/01/24 and ends on 12/31/24. (For each Quarterly Contest, entries must be submitted and received by 11:59:59 PM CT on the applicable Quarterly Contest period end date.) To enter and participate in a particular Quarterly Contest, at the time of entry, you must: (a) be a legal U.S. resident of one of the Eligible States; (b) be 16 years of age or older; (c) have at least one (1) year (or at least 18 semester hours) remaining before college graduation; (d) (if you are not yet in college) begin your freshman year of college no later than the start of the 2025 – 2026 college academic school year; and (e) as of your most recent school enrollment period, have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in school (and if no grade point average is provided at school, be in “good standing” or the equivalent thereof in school). (For purposes of Contest, the “Eligible States” are defined as the states of AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, SC, TN and TX.) Visit regions.com/ridingforward for complete Contest details, including eligibility and Written Essay and Video Essay requirements and Official Rules. (Limit one (1) entry per person, per Quarterly Contest.) For each Quarterly Contest, eligible entries will be grouped according to form of entry (Written Essay or Video Essay) and judged by a panel of independent, qualified judges. A total of four (4) Quarterly Contest Prizes will be awarded in each Quarterly Contest, consisting of two (2) Quarterly Contest Prizes for the Written Essay Entry Group and two (2) Quarterly Contest Prizes for the Video Essay Entry Group. Each Quarterly Contest Prize consists of a check in the amount of $8,000 made out to winner’s designated accredited college. (Limit one (1) Quarterly Contest Prize per person; a contestant is permitted to win only one (1) Quarterly Contest Prize through the Contest.) Sponsor: Regions Bank, 1900 Fifth Ave. N., Birmingham, AL 35203.

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2023 Winners

High school:.

• Amyrrean Acoff
• Leon Aldridge
• Kharis Andrews
• Colton Collier
• Indya Griffin
• Christopher Hak
• Aquil Hayes
• Jayden Haynes
• McKenna Jodoin
• Paris Kelly
• Liza Latimer
• Dylan Lodle
• Anna Mammarelli
• Karrington Manley
• Marcellus Odum
• Gautami Palthepu
• Melody Small
• Lauryn Tanner
• Joshua Wilson
• Mohamed Ali
• Kayla Bellamy
• Lauren Boxx
• Alexandria Brown
• Samuel Brown
• Thurston Brown
• Conner Daehler
• Tsehai de Souza
• Anjel Echols
• Samarion Flowers
• Trinity Griffin
• Kristina Hilton
• Ryan Jensen
• Miracle Jones
• Shaniece McGhee
• Chelby Melvin
• Lamiya Ousley
• Kiera Phillips
• Gabrielle Pippins
• Ethan Snead
• Sydney Springs
• Kirsten Tilford
• Tamira Weeks
• Justin Williams

2022 Winners

• Paul Aucremann
• William Booker
• Robyn Cunningham
• Kani'ya Davis
• Oluwatomi Dugbo
• Lillian Goins
• Parker Hall
• Collin Hatfield
• Gabrielle Izu
• Kylie Lauderdale
• Jacob Milan
• Jackson Mitchell
• Carmen Moore
• Madison Morgan
• Kaden Oquelí-White
• Kaylin Parks
• Brian Perryman
• De'Marco Riggins
• Brianna Roundtree
• Sydney Russell
• Carlie Spore
• Morgan Standifer
• Ionia Thomas
• Ramaya Thomas
• Jaylen Toran
• Amani Veals
• Taylor Williams
• Alana Wilson
• Taryn Wilson
• Aryaunna Armstrong
• Hannah Blackwell
• T'Aneka Bowers
• Naomi Bradley
• Arianna Cannon
• Taylor Cline
• Catherine Cummings
• Margaret Fitzgerald
• Chloe Franklin
• Camryn Gaines
• Thomas Greer
• Kayla Helleson
• Veronica Holmes
• Logan Kurtz
• Samuel Lambert
• Jaylon Muchison
• Teresa Odom
• Andrew Payne
• Carey Price
• Emily SantiAnna
• Curtis Smith
• Jered Smith
• Mariah Standifer
• Maura Taylor
• Anna Wilkes