UBA Foundation Essay Competition, 2024

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

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

SELECTION CRITERIA AND ELIGIBILITY:

Candidates,

• 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

AWARDS

• 1st prize winner N7,500,000 Educational grant to any African University
• 2nd prize winner N5,000,000 Educational grant to any African University
• 3rd prize winner N3,500,000 Educational grant to any African University

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.

How to Apply:

• 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.

Apply Here

Application Deadline: Friday, November 8th, 2024

Visit The UBA Official Website For More Information