Application Deadline: October 17th, 2025
LOCATION: Nigeria
The National Essay Competition, targeted at senior secondary students in Nigeria, is organized annually as part of UBA Foundation’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.
ELIGIBILITY:
Essay Topic: Nigeria is Characterised By Diverse Cultures, Ethnicities, and Religions. How Can Young Nigerians Deploy Diversity to Build a United Nation?
1st Stage: Call for entries—12 best essays to be selected
2nd Stage: Final physical test – Winner, 1st Runner-up, 2nd Runner-up
Must be a Nigerian Senior Secondary School Student.
Complete the application form.
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.
Application Deadline: October 17th, 2025
Click here to apply
BENEFIT:
Winner – N10 million educational grant to any African University
1st Runner-Up – N7.5 million educational grant to any African University
2nd Runner-Up – N5 million educational grant to any African University
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