UBA Group National Essay Competition 2024 For Secondary School Students in Nigeria (16 Million Naira Prize)

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Applications are now open for the UBA Group National Essay Competition 2024 for Secondary School Students in Nigeria, offering a chance to win part of a 16 million naira educational grant! Apply below:

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the UBA Group National Essay Competition 2024 For Secondary School Students in Nigeria (16 Million Naira Prize) is Friday, November 8th, 2024.

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Tell Me About The Award:

The National Essay Competition, targeted at senior secondary students in Nigeria, is organised annually, as part of UBA Foundationโ€™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.

  • 2024 Essay Topic: The Impact of Carbon Emission on Climate Change in Nigeria: Discuss the Challenges and Profer Solutions

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Which Fields are Eligible?

All fields 

Type:

Competition 

Who can Apply?

Also, applicants must meet the following 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

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Nigeria 

Where will the Award be Taken?

Nigeria 

How Many Awards?

Not specified

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What is the Benefit of the Award?

The award benefits include: 

  • Winner: 7.5 million naira educational grant to any African University
  • 1st Runner Up: 5 million naira educational grant to any African University
  • 2nd Runner Up: 3.5 million naira educational grant to any African University
  • Also, the best 75 essays that qualify for the regional test will get N75,000 each.

How to Apply:

To apply, fill out the application form here.

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