FLASH NEWS
FLASH NEWS
Saturday, November 02, 2024

UBA National Essay Competition 2024 for Nigerian Students

Spread the love


Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified applicants for the UBA National Essay Competition 2024 for senior secondary students in Nigeria aimed at promoting the reading culture and encourage healthy and intellectual competition in Nigeria and across Africa.

The Essay competition is part of UBA Foundation’s education initiative to encourage students in their studies. Senior secondary students in Nigerian secondary schools are encouraged to avail themselves of this opportunity.

See Also: UNDP Undergraduate Essay Competition for Nigerian Students 

UBA National Essay Competition 2024 | DETAILS

The Competition will award 7.5 million naira to the first prize winner in the form of educational grant while the second and third prize winners will receive 5 and 3.5 million naira award respectively in educational grant to any African University of their choice. The essay topic for this year is “The Impact of Carbon Emission on Climate Change in Nigeria: Discuss the Challenges and Proffer Solutions.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the UBA National Essay Competition 2024, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • 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 either Birth Certificate, National ID, or International 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 75 essays for further assessment.

Following this, there will be a regional test (North, South, East , and West) where the 75 shortlisted participants will write a supervised essay. You will be expected to select your preferred region while filling this form.

See also  APN Individual Research Fellowships for Africans 2025/2026

20 finalists will be selected from the 75 to sit for the third and final round which will be held at the UBA Head Office Lagos. The three best essays will be selected as the top 3 winners of the competition.

Application Procedures

How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Essay Competition 2024 are to submit their completed contact information (Name, Age, School, Address of School, Telephone Number, Residential Address and Email Address).

Applicants are to apply online and attach photocopies of their original birth certificates or international passport data page.

Application Deadline: 8th November, 2024

Visit the Official Website for Further Details





Source link


Spread the love

Please Post Your Comments & Reviews

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Ads Blocker Image Powered by Code Help Pro

Ads Blocker Detected!!!

We have detected that you are using extensions to block ads. Please support us by disabling these ads blocker.

Powered By
Best Wordpress Adblock Detecting Plugin | CHP Adblock