The UBA Foundation has opened applications for the 2025 National Essay Competition.
This competition is aimed at senior secondary school students in Nigeria and encourages young minds to engage in intellectual discussions on key topics.
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- UBA National Essay Competition 2024
- Essay Topic
- Prizes for the UBA National Essay Competition
- Eligibility Criteria
- How to Apply
UBA National Essay Competition 2025
The UBA National Essay Competition is part of the UBA Foundation’s educational initiative.
The goal is to promote a reading culture and foster healthy competition among students in Nigeria and across Africa.
Essay Topic
The topic for this year’s competition is:
The Impact of Carbon Emission on Climate Change in Nigeria: Discuss the Challenges and Proffer Solutions.
Prizes for the UBA National Essay Competition
The UBA Foundation has set up attractive prizes for the winners of this year’s competition:
- Winner: N7,500,000 (Educational grant to any African university).
- First Runner-up: N5,000,000 (Educational grant to any African university).
- Second Runner-up: N3,500,000 (Educational grant to any African university).
Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the UBA National Essay Competition, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a Nigerian Senior Secondary School Student.
- Provide complete contact information.
- Upload a handwritten essay of no more than 750 words (typed essays are not accepted).
- Upload a recent passport photograph.
- Upload a scanned copy of your Birth Certificate, National ID, or International Passport.
How to Apply
The application process is simple.
The deadline for submission is Friday, November 8, 2024.
You can apply by visiting the UBA National Essay Competition application page.
For more details, check out the UBA Essay Competition page.
This competition offers a great platform for students to showcase their skills and win educational grants.
