Applications are now open for the 2024 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition, one of the top essay contests for Nigerian high schoolers. The National Essay Competition, targeted at senior secondary school students in Nigeria, is organised annually as part of UBA Foundation’s education initiative, which aims to promote a strong reading culture and encourage intellectual competition opportunities for Nigerian youth. The essay writing contest for secondary school students provides a platform to showcase their skills and gain recognition while winning scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students.
Name of Host Institution
UBA Group
Requirements/ Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a Nigerian Senior Secondary School Student.
• Complete contact information.
• Upload a handwritten essay of 750 words max (not typed).
• Upload a recent passport photograph.
• Upload a scanned copy of Birth Certificate, National ID, or International Passport.
Additional Information
The competition encourages participants to submit handwritten essays, aiming to foster critical thinking and writing skills. Students have a chance to earn educational grants and scholarships that can further their education. The initiative is an excellent example of how to promote reading culture among students in Nigeria. The essay competition is a significant part of UBA Foundation’s broader goal to support education across Africa.
Deadline
8th November 2024
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