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HEIRS INSURANCE ESSAY CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 

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Application Deadline: July 8, 2026

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Heirs Insurance Essay Championship is an annual essay competition open to school students between JSS1 – JSS3 across Nigeria, with the aim of showcasing the creativity and talent of children.

Essay Topic: The Power of Insurance in Creating Safer and More Secure Societies

ELIGIBILITY:

Participation Details:

Word count: Not more than 500 words.

Essays should be typed and not handwritten.

Students must write their name, school, and class on the essay document.

Document Format: Word document only.

Students must save their essay document with their full name.

Application closes on July 8, 2026. Early submission is advised.

NOTE:

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate, rewrite, expand, or substantially assist any part of an entry is strictly prohibited.

Participants must upload their passport photograph and any form of ID when submitting their application form. Submit Essay

DISCLAIMER: All individuals directly or indirectly related to any member of Heirs Insurance Group (HIG) are not eligible to participate in this Essay Championship. Such ineligible individuals include but are not limited to Employees, Directors, Agents, Financial Advisors, Family members, Contractors, Consultants, Vendors and Suppliers of HIG

Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize: At Heirs Insurance Group, they recognize the pivotal role teachers play in shaping the future. The Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize is our flagship initiative dedicated to honouring teachers who champion insurance education within their schools and communities. Whether through classroom instruction, community outreach, or media engagement, these teachers are instrumental in fostering a culture of financial literacy and security.

How to Enter:

Step 1: Execute an insurance awareness initiative in your school or community (E.g. conduct a training, publish an article, etc). 

Step 2: Ensure that Heirs Insurance Group reflects in your initiative to make it easy for us to track. 

Step 3: Document your initiative by capturing your impact (Pictures, videos, lesson materials, testimonials etc).

Step 4: Submit your entry. Apply for the Teachers’ Insurance Prize

    BENEFIT:

    Heirs Insurance Essay Championship 2026 Rewards:

    Winner’s School: N1,000,000 Grant.

    Winner: N5,000,000 Scholarship.

    1st Runner Up: N3,000,000 Scholarship.

    2nd Runner Up: N1,000,000 Scholarship.

    Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize:

    ₦1,000,000 cash prize for the outstanding teacher.

    ₦500,000 grant for the teacher’s school.

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    WORLD FEDERATION OF SCIENCE JOURNALISTS (WFSJ): FELLOWSHIPS FOR SCIENCE JOURNALISTS TO ATTEND KAVLI PRIZE WEEK 2026

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    Application Deadline: 12 June 2026

    LOCATION: Norway

    The World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ), in partnership with The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, invites applications for three travel fellowships for science journalists to attend the Kavli Prize Week in Norway from 29 August to 3 September 2026.

    The fellowships will provide selected journalists with access to all official Kavli Prize Week events, including the awards ceremony and the official governmental banquet. Fellows will also have opportunities to interview the 2026 Kavli Prize laureates in astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience.

    ELIGIBILITY:

    Applicants must:

    Be professional science journalists with at least five years of experience

    Demonstrate a strong recent record of published science journalism, preferably in astrophysics, nanoscience, or neuroscience.

    Be available to attend the full Kavli Prize Week programme in Norway.

    Applications from journalists based in low- and middle-income countries are especially encouraged.

    Applications will be reviewed by an independent jury appointed by the WFSJ Board. Selection will be based on journalistic excellence, demonstrated interest in the relevant scientific fields, and the potential impact of the applicant’s reporting.

    Please send your applications to info@wfsj.org with a subject line “Application: Kavli Prize Travel Fellowships for Science Journalists”. Please include the following in your application pack:

    A curriculum vitae, including contact information, professional affiliation (if on staff), affiliated social media handles (if applicable)

    A brief motivation letter explaining your interest in covering areas related to the Kavli Prize Week

    Links to three published or broadcast works in print, audio, or video. Work may be in any language (English translation or summary required where applicable). Preference will be given to applicants with publications/broadcast content focused on astrophysics, nanoscience, or neuroscience

    A copy of passport information page

    Key dates:

    Application deadline: 12 June 2026

    Announcement of winners by WFSJ: 1 July 2026

    Kavli Prize Week: 29 August to 3 September 2026

    BENEFIT:

    Fellowship coverage: The fellowship programme will support three selected fellows. WFSJ will reimburse eligible expenses related to their air travel and lodging to attend the Kavli Prize Week in Norway. A per diem will be offered to cover local transport and meals in Norway.

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