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THE 14TH ANNUAL ARSO CONTINENTAL ESSAY COMPETITION

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Application Deadline: April 23, 2027

LOCATION: Kenya

The Annual ARSO Essay Competition is a prestigious platform dedicated to fostering creativity, innovation, and critical thinking among the youth across Africa. Each year, they invite students to explore pressing topics, share their perspectives, and contribute to the ongoing dialogue on sustainable development and standards in Africa. Join in celebrating the power of words and ideas in shaping a brighter future for our continent.

ELIGIBILITY:

14th Continental Essay Competition for the year 2026/2027 Theme—”Advancing Intra-African Trade through Conformity Assessment and Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs)—Unlocking the Full Potential of the Cotton-to-Clothing Value Chain under the AfCFTA“

University and College Students under the age of 35 years eligible to participate

Enrolled in an accredited tertiary institution in an African Union Member State at the time of submission.

Aged 35 years or below as at the essay submission deadline

Open to students of all disciplines

May submit only one essay for consideration; group or co-authored submissions are not eligible.

Comply with Copyright Rules and AI Ethical Use Practice listed herein

Essay Guidelines

Length: 1,000 – 1,200 words, excluding references, cover page, and appendices.

Language: English or French

Essays must be original, unpublished works. Plagiarized or substantially AI-generated submissions will be disqualified upon detection; sources must be properly referenced using a consistent citation style (e.g., APA).

Submitted as a Word (.docx) document, size 12 font, 1.5-line spacing, with a separate cover page bearing the student’s name, institution, country, and contact details. The essay body itself should not bear the author’s name or institution to support blind judging.

Essays must be submitted through the National Coordinator in the student’s country of study; direct submissions to the ARSO Secretariat will be referred to the relevant National Coordinator.

Kindly attach a copy of the Identity Card or Passport and a completely filled Registration Form (ARSO/CACO/EC/Form 1/2026).

Download the Concept Note – Download Here English | Download Here French

Download the Registration Form – Download Here English | Download Here French

BENEFIT:

Prizes and Recognition

1st Prize: $1000 cash award, certificate of excellence, and public recognition at the ARSO Awards Ceremony.

2nd Prize: $800 Cash award and certificate of excellence.

3rd Prize: $500 Cash award and certificate of excellence.

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CAREWAVE ASPIRE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline: 9 November 2026

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Carewave ASPIRE Scholarship Programme (CASP) is a merit- and need-based scholarship initiative designed to provide financial support to students from vulnerable communities who have gained admission into eligible tertiary institutions, with priority given to Federal Universities in Nigeria.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Carewave ASPIRE Scholarship Programme is intended for students who demonstrate both academic excellence and genuine financial need.

Applicants are expected to:

Be Nigerian citizens.

Have secured admission into an eligible Federal University in Nigeria.

Demonstrate strong academic performance.

Come from a vulnerable or financially disadvantaged community.

Demonstrate genuine financial need.

Show integrity, leadership potential, and commitment to their education.

Meet all other requirements outlined in the official scholarship guidelines.

Carewave recognizes that vulnerability can take different forms. Therefore, the selection process will consider the applicant’s individual circumstances alongside their academic achievements.

What Programmes of Study: CASP will prioritise academic programmes that offer strong opportunities for professional development and contribute to Nigeria’s social and economic advancement.

STEM Programmes: Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Science, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Statistics, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Food Science and Technology.

Humanities and Social Sciences:: Law, Economics, Accounting, Finance,Mass Communication,Communication and Media Studies, Psychology, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Business Administration, Criminology and Security Studies, Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, English and Literary Studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, History and International Studies, Entrepreneurship.

The inclusion of Humanities and Social Sciences reflects Carewave’s understanding that Nigeria’s development requires not only scientists and engineers, but also skilled professionals in law, policy, economics, communication, governance, social development, and other fields.

BENEFIT:

Type: NGN500,000

Amount: NGN500,000

Periodicity: Yearly

Tuition: Tuition fee will be covered

Living costs: A living stipend will be provided

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