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THE SYSTEMSPECS CHILDREN’S DAY ESSAY COMPETITION 

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Application Deadline: 20 April, 2024

LOCATION: Nigeria

At SystemSpecs, we believe it is possible to have a positive and safe experience online. However, we also recognize as a child, you need to be aware of the dangers of online technology.  And that’s why you are invited to share your thoughts on the 2024 topic: Protecting the Nigerian child from the dangers of online technology” and why it is important! Your perspective matters. We look forward to your submission. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Primary and secondary children schooling in Nigeria ages 9 years and not older than 16 years. 

The Junior category (ages 9 to 12) submits a maximum of 1,000 words, while the Senior category (ages 13 to 16) submits a maximum of 1,500 words.

Your essay must be in English. 

You are only allowed to submit one entry per participant. 

Your submission must be your original thoughts; plagiarism will not be tolerated! 

An accredited school official or parent or legal guardian must endorse your entry. 

You are allowed to re-submit only ONCE. To re-submit, please send an email of appeal to participate@systemspecs.com.ng stating that you wish to withdraw your submission. It is only after this is approved that you can re-submit.

BENEFIT:

Winners will be announced on May 27, 2024, and the award ceremony will take place on June 7, 2024.  

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ROYAL SOCIETY AFRICA PRIZE NOMINATION

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Application Deadline: Friday 23 February 2024 at 23:59 GMT

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The call for nominations is now open. The Royal Society is encouraging nominations of joint collaborations, groups or teams for almost all its medals to better represent how contemporary science is undertaken. In addition, the Society is extremely keen to broaden the diversity of those nominated for its awards, so do please consider all contacts and colleagues.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Royal Society Africa Prize is open to African citizens. The Prize is intended for researchers at a senior stage of their research career with the potential to build a research project to follow on from the prize. Nominations will remain valid and shall be considered by the award selection committee throughout three nomination cycles.  Please ensure you read through the guidance document fully.

BENEFIT:

The Royal Society Africa Prize is to recognise research scientists based in Africa who are making an innovative contribution to the sciences. The medal is of bronze, awarded annually and is accompanied by a gift of £2,000. 

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