Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) World Maritime Day Essay Competition 2024 for Nigerian Students 

Applications are open for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) World Maritime Day Essay Competition 2024 for Nigerian Students. Apply Below:

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) World Maritime Day Essay Competition 2024 for Nigerian Students is September 13, 2024. 

Tell Me About The (NIMASA) World Maritime Day Essay Competition:

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is hosting an essay competition for World Maritime Day 2020, with the theme “Navigating the future: safety first!” Furthermore, this competition aims to raise awareness about the many opportunities in the maritime sector and encourage Nigerian youths to consider careers in this field. World Maritime Day is celebrated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and member countries worldwide to highlight the importance of shipping safety, maritime security, the marine environment, and seafarers.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

Maritime Tertiary Institutions & Institutions with Maritime Departments

Type:

Essay Contest 

Who can Apply For The (NIMASA) World Maritime Day Essay Competition?

Also, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• This Special Category is open to students of Maritime Tertiary Institutions & Institutions with Maritime Departments
• Participants are to scan bona fide proof of studentship alongside their essays. Proof should include letters of admission and identity cards of the institution.
• Essays must be a maximum of 1200 words (+or-10%) double spaced in MS Word and font size 12 Plagiarism and the use of Al is not acceptable.
• Essays should end with a name, telephone number and email address of the participant.
• Essays that do not follow the guidelines will be disqualified

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Nigeria 

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Where will the Award be Taken?

Nigeria 

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Additionally, success applicants will also access the following benefits:

• 1st: N500,000 Education Grant plus a laptop & a plaque + Publication of the winning essay in NIMASA’s magazine.The VOYAGE & the NIMASA website
• 2nd: N350,000 Education Grant plus a laptop & a plaque
• 3rd: N250,000 Education Grant plus a laptop & a plaque
• 7 Consolation Awards of N100.000
• Education Grant each & a plague

How Long Will the Award Last?

Unspecified 

How to Apply:

Essays should be submitted to both wmdessay@nimasa.gov.ng and mail@samuelson.com.ng.

Visit the Award Webpage for Details