UBA Foundation Essay Competition for Nigerian Students 2024

UBA Foundation Essay Competition for Nigerian Students 2024/2025: Everything you need to know.

The UBA Foundation is excited to announce the 2024 edition of its annual Essay Competition.

This prestigious competition invites Nigerian secondary school students to showcase their writing skills and compete to win scholarships.

It encourages young minds to think critically about important issues and supports their academic pursuits.

Eligibility and Requirements

To participate in the UBA Foundation Essay Competition 2024, students must meet the following criteria:

• Be a current Senior Secondary School student in Nigeria
• Provide a scanned copy of a valid means of identification (e.g., birth certificate, National ID, or international passport).
• Submit their essay entry before the specified deadline.

Essay Topic

This year’s competition theme is: “The Impact of Renewable Energy on Nigeria’s Economy: Explore the Benefits and Challenges.”

Participants are expected to present well-researched, insightful essays that discuss the role of renewable energy in Nigeria’s economic development, highlighting its potential benefits and the obstacles that must be addressed.

Competition Benefits

The UBA Foundation Essay Competition offers impressive financial rewards to the top three winners:

• Winner: ₦7,500,000.00 + Award + Prizes
• First Runner-up: ₦5,000,000.00 + Award + Prizes
• Second Runner-up: ₦3,500,000.00 + Award + Prizes

These prizes are awarded as educational grants to help the winners pursue their undergraduate degrees at any African-recognised institution.

The competition also allows students to gain national recognition for their academic talents.

How to Apply

Interested students can apply for the UBA Foundation Essay Competition 2024 by following these simple steps:

1. Write a handwritten essay of no more than 750 words on the given topic.
2. Ensure that the essay is original, plagiarism-free, and properly referenced.
3.  Upload a scanned copy of your original birth certificate, National ID, or international passport data page.
4. Visit the designated online portal and upload your essay and the required documents.

Deadline

All UBA Foundation Essay Competition 2024 entries must be submitted by November 8th, 2024.

Students are encouraged to submit their entries early to avoid any last-minute issues.

Why Participate?

The UBA Foundation Essay Competition is more than just a contest; it is an opportunity for students to develop their writing skills, express their opinions on critical national issues, and stand a chance to win a scholarship that can significantly support their educational journey.

Winning this competition provides financial support and enhances the student’s academic portfolios, which can benefit future university applications.