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JEMILA ABUBAKAR MEMORIAL ESSAY COMPETITION (JAME) 6TH EDITION

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Application Deadline: 14th December, 2025 (11:59pm)

LOCATION: Nigeria

The 6th Edition of the Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition (JAME) is open for application. Undergraduates in any Nigerian tertiary institution are encouraged to apply.

Theme: Mental Health and Career Adaptability in a Dynamic Work Environment

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants should be undergraduates in any Nigerian tertiary institution 

Applicants must be able to provide proof of studentship

Applicants must sign the Asido Foundation’s Unashamed pledge (asidofoundation.com/unashamed)

The essay word count should range from a minimum of 750 to a maximum of 1000 words

The essay should be in the Microsoft Word Doc format

You are required to upload a scanned copy of a recent photograph and proof of studentship. and a certificate of your unashamed pledge.

Submitting an AI-generated essay and plagiarism in ANY FORM will lead to automatic disqualification 

Application opens 14th November and closes 14th December, 2025 (11:59pm)

The top 3 winners are required to be at the award ceremony, set to take place on the 25th of February, 2025, at the International Conference Center, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. 

BENEFIT:

1st Prize: N200,000

2nd Prize: N150,000

3rd Prize: N100,000

The top 15 entries will win cash prizes and also benefit from a mentorship program.

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13TH ANNUAL ARSO CONTINENTAL ESSAY COMPETITION

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Application Deadline: Friday 17th April 2026

LOCATION: Uganda

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:

Open to Citizens of all African Countries Only those below the age of 35 years living in Africa and studying in a university/college recognized by the local commission for university education or an equivalent body in their countries.

Theme – “The role of harmonised standards in reducing Technical Barriers to Trade and in promoting fair and just trade within the Intra-African and Global Trade“

Length of essays: Essays should be between 1000 and 1200 words

Presentation: Essays should be double spaced and presented in Century Gothic, size 12

Language of essays: Essays must be submitted in English or French Information on the author: Authors may use up to 50 words to describe themselves.

Information should include their names, course and year of study, name, town and country in which their university is located. N/B: this will not be part of the 1000- 1200 words

Contacts of authors: Authors should provide us with their postal, physical, telephone and email addresses on the first page of the essay together with the title of the essay and information on the author.

Kindly attach a copy of the Identity Card or Passport and a completely filled Registration Form (ARSO/CACO/EC/Form 1/2025)

BENEFIT:

1st Continental Winner: $1,000

Economy Class Return Air Ticket and Accommodation to the General Assembly in Uganda in June/July 2026

Recognition and Awarding During the General Assembly

Publishing of the Essay on the ARSO Website

2nd Continental Winner: $800

Recognition and Awarding During the General Assembly

Publishing of the Essay on the ARSO Website

3rd Continental Winner: $500

Continental Winner Prices Recognition and Awarding During the General Assembly

Publishing of the Essay on the ARSO Website

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