The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is organizing the World Maritime Day Essay Competition to commemorate the 2024 edition. The competition aims to raise awareness about the opportunities in the maritime sector and encourage Nigerian youths to pursue careers in it.

About NIMASA:

NIMASA is responsible for regulations related to Nigerian shipping, maritime labor, and coastal waters. The agency also undertakes inspections and provides search and rescue services.

About World Maritime Day:

World Maritime Day is celebrated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and its member states globally to focus attention on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security, marine environment, sea farers, and other specific aspects of IMO’s work.

Competition Details:

• Open to year 1 and 2 students of Nigerian tertiary institutions
• Essay topic: “Navigating the future: safety first!” in line with the theme of the 2024 World Maritime Day
• Word count: 1200 words (+ or – 10%)
• Double-spaced, MS word, font size 12
• Include name, telephone number, and email address
• Scan and attach proof of studentship (letters of admission and identity cards)
• Send essays to both wmdessay@nimasa.gov.ng and mail@samuelson.com.ng
• Plagiarism will not be accepted
• Essays that do not follow the guidelines will be disqualified
• Only successful participants will be contacted

Rewards:

• 1st place: N500,000 Education Grant, laptop, plaque, and publication in NIMASA’s magazine and website
• 2nd place: N350,000 Education Grant, laptop, and plaque
• 3rd place: N250,000 Education Grant, laptop, and plaque
• 7 Consolation Awards: N100,000 Education Grant each and a plaque

Timeline:

• Deadline: September 13, 2024
• Winners notified within two weeks after the deadline
• Prizes and awards presented at a date to be announced

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your writing skills and win exciting prizes! Apply now and be a part of the NIMASA Essay Competition 2024.

Deadline:

September 13, 2024

The Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL) Essay Competition aims to hear students’ own views on how they feel that nature can support the achievement of the SDGs in their own communities.

Students are invited to approach the topic however they wish. They can choose to focus on one SDG, or multiple SDGs that they feel are a key issue within their communities and explore how nature could help to improve the situation.

They are strongly encouraged to include their own personal views, perspectives and experiences to help bring their thoughts and visions alive.

Host: The Trust for Sustainable Living UK
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Benefits: £2,500 Cash Prize | Certificates
Deadline: January 18, 2024

ESSAY TOPIC

“How can nature help us achieve the UN SDGs in my community?”

SYNOPSIS

Nature provides us with everything we need to survive and thrive – clean air and water, food, materials for shelter, medicines and so much more. Many people believe that nature can help us tackle major global challenges such as climate change, food and water security, biodiversity loss and disaster risk reduction, as well as improving human health, societal wellbeing and developing sustainable economies.

What We Expect

The judges are looking for originality and creativity in all formats – and the potential to contribute to constructive national or international debate. Unique and well-argued perspectives score highly.

Requirements:

All work should be original and the student’s own. A bibliography of references should be included where appropriate and will not be counted as part of the official word limit. Essays with plagiarised content will not be considered for an award.

If students choose to use AI to support them in their research, then it is important they do not use AI tools to generate an essay and submit it as if it was their own work. The use of generative AI must be acknowledged in the bibliography (as detailed below) where it has been used as a functional tool to assist in the process of creating essays.

Minimum requirement to include in bibliography:

• Name and version of the generative AI system used; e.g. ChatGPT-3.5
• Publisher (company that made the AI system); e.g. OpenAI
• URL of the AI system.
• Brief description (single sentence) of context in which the tool was used.
• The prompt(s) used to generate a response in the AI system.

For example: I acknowledge the use of ChatGPT 3.5 (Open AI, https://chat.openai.com) to summarise my initial notes and to proofread my final draft.

Reward

• One overall Grand Prize Winner will receive a trophy and a cash prize of £1000 and £500 for their school,
• One Runner Up receiving a trophy and a cash prize of £500 and £250 for their school (cash prizes paid in local currency).
• All participating Teacher Champions, Essay Finalists & Honourable Mentions, and International Debate participants, will receive personalised e-certificates.

Key dates

• 08 September 2023: TSL 2024 Essay Competition Launch –NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS. Registration open for Teacher Champions/Schools to participate in TSL 2024 Essay Competition.
• 18 January 2024: Final deadline for essay entries.
• 14 March 2024: Announcement of International Essay Competition Finalists & Honourable Mentions on TSL websites.
• 18 April 2024: Top Ten Finalists from Primary and Secondary categories notified via Teacher Champion.
• 18-22 April: Invitations to participate in the International Student Debates sent to eligible students via their Teacher Champion.
• 14 March – 31 July 2024: Country Debates.
• Summer 2024: International Schools Debate & Awards (online) Dates TBC.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified applicants should apply using the link below

The essay length varies by age as follows:

• Primary students (ages 7-11): 400 words
• Secondary and College students (ages 12-18): 600 words

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Deadline:

January 18, 2024

The National association of Kwara state students presents a revived Competition to Foster, Celebrate and Compensate astute Writers and psychedelic Orators among Students from Kwara State.

Host: National Association of Kwara state students
Tagged: Contests
Open To: Kwara State Undergraduates - Nigeria
Benefits: Cash Prizes
Deadline: January 15, 2024

The competition will happen in phases, the preliminary stage of the contest will be in form of an ESSAY WRITING. Every entries will be received from intending participants who are Kwarans across all tertiary institutions in Nigeria and Diaspora.

Following the submission of entries, a panel of experts will scrutinize all entries and the best ten (10) shall qualify for the finals – a (DEBATE AND ORATORY CONTEST) which shall hold at a date to be communicated with qualified participants.

Essay Topics

Addressing Inequality: Towards a Fair and Inclusive Economic Landscape in Nigeria

Submission Guidelines

• The essay should be written in English and the Essay must not be more than 500 words in length, excluding references.
• The essay must be an original work of the entrant (written by the entrant) and must not infringe upon the copyrights, trademarks, rights of privacy, intellectual property of any person or entity.
• The style of referencing must be MLA and this must be used consistently throughout the essay.
• The list of references shall include all cited texts used in the essay.
• Submitted essays must not have been published elsewhere either before the contest or concurrently.
• The essay must have a cover page with the title of the work, the author’s name, phone number and email address, Name of the College/University with the address.
• Every subsequent page must carry a page number but NOT the author’s name.
• Each participant shall submit only one essay. There shall be no revisions. The essays received are final copies.
• Essays must be submitted in Microsoft Word doc format, Times New Roman, Font 12, Double spaced with numbered pages. All other formats will be disqualified.

Benefits:

Cash Prizes

Method of Application

All entries should be sent to nakssnhq24@gmail.com

All enquires should be addressed to the Public Relations Official:

08060162140 – Public Relations Officer

SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY HERE

Deadline:

January 15, 2024

The Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan, proudly announces the launch of the 6th edition of the prestigious ‘Fisayo Soyombo Essay Competition’.

This annual event invites solution-driven essays that delve into significant national matters, offering a unique opportunity for you to contribute your insightful perspectives.

Host: University of Ibadan
Tagged: Essay Competition
Open To: Nigerian Undergraduates
Benefits: First Place - N250,000 | Second Place: N150,000 | Third Place: N100,000
Deadline: January 31, 2024

Are you an undergraduate student at a Nigerian university with a passion for writing and a desire to address national issues?

Participating in this competition is not just about showcasing your writing skills. It’s an opportunity to voice your ideas and potentially influence strategies to combat corruption in Nigeria. This is your chance to instigate change and inspire others with innovative approaches to a longstanding issue.

Eligibility Requirements for Union of Campus Journalists Essay Contest

You must be an Undergraduate student in any Nigerian university.

Essay Topics

The Essay Topic for 2024 is: “BLESSED YET IMPOVERISHED: HOW CAN NIGERIA SOLVE ITS CORRUPTION ISSUES?”

Your Challenge: Explore this critical issue and propose innovative solutions to one of Nigeria’s most pressing problems.

Benefits of Union of Campus Journalists Essay Contest

• First Place: N250,000
• Second Place: N150,000
• Third Place: N100,000

Essay Requirements

• Word Count: Your essay should be between 1500 and 2000 words.
• Formatting Guidelines: Use Times New Roman font, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.

How to Participate

Email your entry to ucjunibadan@gmail.com. Include your essay and a copy of your school ID in separate PDF files.

Ensure the subject of your email reads “FISAYO SOYOMBO ESSAY CONTEST.

For any questions or enquiries, feel free to reach out via email at ucjunibadan@gmail.com.

SUBMIT ESSAY ENTRY HERE

Deadline

January 31, 2024

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has opened entries for it’s essay competition for Nigerian undergraduates in tertiary institutions across the country to promote academic excellence.

The essay contest is an annual competition for undergraduates in various higher institutions in Nigeria aimed at encouraging Nigerian youths to build local capacities and competencies to prepare for effective participation in the nation’s oil and gas industry and also promoting academic excellence.

Host: Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)
Tagged: Competitions
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Benefits: 2.2 Million Naira Cash Prize | Laptops
Deadline: August 28, 2023

The 2023 Essay Topic is:

Nigerian Content and the Lessons from Covid-19 Pandemic

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) was established in 2010 by the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act. NCDMB is vested with the mandate to make procedures that will guide, monitor, coordinate and implement the provisions of the NOGICD Act signed into law on April 22, 2010.

The foundation for NCDMB was laid in 2001 when former President Olusegun Obasanjo inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Local Content in the Oil and Gas Industry.

Requirements:

To be considered for the competitions, you must meet the following conditions:

• This contest is open only to 100-200 level students in public and private Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria – Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education.
• The competition opens on the 24th of July 2023. Completed manuscripts and accompanying documents must be submitted to www.ncdmbessay.ng on or before 28th AUGUST, 2023. Late manuscripts will not be considered . Hardcopy submissions will not be accepted.
• Entrants must submit either a letter of admission or a signed letter of attestation from his/her Head of Department (HOD) .
• All essays must be original works specifically written for the competition.

Duration and Reward

Prizes will be awarded as follows:

• N1,000,000 for 1st place,
• N700,000 for 2nd place,
• N500,000 for 3rd and
• All top 10 national finalists shall each receive a laptop
• The winning essay will be published in the NCDMB’s in-house magazine, Local Content Digest.

The award/prize giving ceremony comes up 20th of SEPTEMBER, 2023

Method of Application

All essays will be subjected to plagiarism check (software application) to determine originality.

Essays will be judged based on: Clarity of Expression, Spelling and Grammar, Originality of thought, Depth of Analysis, Relevance to Industry, and Conformity to Contest Rules.

Interested and qualified participants should apply using the link below.

Deadline:

August 28, 2023

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The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual competition sponsored by the Academy that seeks to stimulate the production of scholarly work in international human rights law.

Only one submission will be accepted per applicant in either language, English or Spanish. If more than one essay is received, it will be left up to the applicant to decide which essay to submit officially.

The best essays on Topic 2023: “Equality and Human Rights: Confronting Racial Discrimination” will receive numerous award.

Host: American University
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Benefits: Full Sponsorship • Sponsorship to Washington • Publication • Certification • Travel expenses • Accomodation
Deadline: January 31, 2023

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The 2023 American University Human Rights Essay Award is open to all lawyers around the world regardless of their nationality.

THE TOPIC FOR 2023 is:

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS: CONFRONTING RACIAL DISCRIMINATION

Winning essays -in English and in Spanish- will published in The American University International Law Review (AUILR). The AUILR is an important journal with relevant academic material, which receives approximately 1,500 submissions annually and publishes a wide range of legal scholarship from professors, judges, practicing lawyers, and renowned legal thinkers.

Requirements:

To be considered for the Essay Competition, you must:

• Hold a law degree and have a demonstrated experience or interest in human rights law
• Not be a past winner of the competition
• Choose a subject pertaining to the topic chosen by the Academy
• Submit an unpublished legal essay in English or Spanish
• Not cowrite essay with two or more people
• Submit essay of legal document and must contain extensive research and legal analysis
• Not put your name or any identifying information in the essay

Reward

• A full scholarship to the Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law for either the Diploma or Certificate of Attendance options
• Travel expenses to and from Washington D.C
• Housing at the university dorms
• Per diem for living expenses
• The best articles may also be published in the American University International Law Review

Essay Format

Topic: Equality and Human Rights: Confronting Racial Discrimination

Length: Maximum of 35 pages

Essay Body Format:

Times New Roman font
12-point double-spaced
1 inch (2.54 cm) margins character spacing

Footnotes of Essay:

• Times New Roman font
• 10-point single-spaced

• All essays must be on letter size paper (8.5 x 11 inches/21.59 x 27.94 cm)

• Essays must be in word format

Method of Application

Each applicant must also include a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume of no more than three pages in length explaining their experience or interest in human rights issues in a separate file from your essay.

Essays must be submitted using the online submission form . No emailed entries will be accepted.

Interested and qualified candidates should apply using the link below.

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Deadline:

January 31, 2023

The Union Of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan is announcing the 5th edition of the Fisayo Soyombo intervarsity essay contest.

Fisayo Soyombo Intervarsity Essay Contest is aimed at discovering young talented Nigerian students who are gifted in the art of writing.

Also, it is an avenue to discuss and debate contemporary issues while proffering solutions to seemingly problematic areas.

Host: UCJ UI
Tagged: Contests
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Benefits: 500,000 Naira
Deadline: January 7, 2023

The Sponsor of the contest, Mr Fisayo Soyombo is an alumnus of UCJ UI and he served as the President during the 2007/2008 academic session. He is a veteran Investigative Journalist.

He`s the founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), and he has won many awards in Nigeria and at the international level.

The Theme of this year’s contest is

PROVIDING PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS AS NIGERIA`S NEXT PRESIDENT.

Essay’s Perspective:

You have been selected as the next president of Nigeria, pick an ailing sector in the country and provide practical solutions towards resuscitating it.

Requirements:

To participate in this year`s edition, students across all Universities in Nigeria should pay attention to the following:

• You are to attach a short bio of yourself and scanned ID cards of your school.

• Essay must not be more than 2500 words; Times New Roman. Font size: 12. Spacing: 1.5.
• The essay should be attached as a PDF document. And do not insert your name or other ID details in the PDF
• Submission of the essay writing should be mailed to ucjunibadan@gmail.com

Duration and Reward

This year`s edition will see the winner go home with a

• sum of two hundred and fifty thousand plus internship Placement while
• The 1st Runner up and 2nd Runner Up will go home with One hundred and fifty thousand, and one hundred thousand respectively.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified undergraduates should apply by following the instruction and guidelines provided above.

For further details about the essay, kindly send a mail to ucjunibadan@gmail.com

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Deadline:

January 7, 2023

The annual Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay (JAME) competition is organized for undergraduates in tertiary institutions in the memory of Late Miss Jemila Abubakar, the pioneer project manager of Asido Foundation.

The top 15 participants of the competition will be grouped into cohorts for the implementation of a 3-month JAME Project intervention across communities. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winners of the competition and they will also head the cohorts groups created by the top 15.

Host: Asido Foundation
Tagged: Competitions
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Benefits: 450,000 Naira
Deadline: December 9, 2022

The theme for this edition is Mainstreaming Mental Health in Nigeria: Barriers and Opportunities.

Details:

Outcomes of the JAME Competition:

At the end of the competition, participants will:

• Have improved knowledge on mental health.
• Be encouraged to become mental health advocates.
• Gain more knowledge in essay writing.
• Program Structure

The Asido Foundation’s JAME competition commenced on 13th of November 2022 and submission ends 11:59 pm, 9th of December 2022.

Requirements:

To be considered for the competition, you must meet the following requirement:

• Open to all undergraduates of any tertiary institution in Nigeria.
• Must be able to present evidence of studentship.
• Must sign the Asido Foundation’s unashamed pledge.

Essay Duration and Reward

• 1st Place: #200,000
• 2nd Place: #150,000
• 3rd Place: #100,000

Winners will be announced on January 19, 2023 and the top 15 would be awarded a certificate and also enrolled as JAME 2023 Fellowship Mentees.

Method of Application

Interested participants are encouraged to adhere strictly to the following guidelines:

• Essay word count should range from a minimum of 750 to a maximum of 1,500 words.

• Participants are to attach a scanned copy of a recent passport photograph, proof of studentship and a certificate of the signed unashamed pledge

• Body of the email should contain: full name, email address, phone number, name of institution, department and course of study, and level of study.

Entries should be sent only in word document format to the email: jame.asidofoundation@gmail.com

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Deadline:

December 9, 2022

In partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) towards launching the Imagine Nigeria report, The Republic is launching New Voices, a national essay competition open to students in Nigeria between the ages of 16 and 25.

Host: FGN & UNDP
Tagged: Contests | Essays
Benefits: Winner: Cash Prizes | Online Publication of Entry
Eligibility: Students between the ages of 16 - 25
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Deadline: 30 September 2022.

Imagine the year is 2050 and you are in your ideal Nigeria. What does it feel like to live in that country? How do you think Nigeria can evolve into that future nation?

With the largest African and Black population in the world, Nigeria is one of Africa’s most prominent nations. As a nation with strong potential, how can Nigeria evolve past its current challenges and develop into the nation of your dreams?

Choose aspects of Nigeria that genuinely interest you, that you feel compelled to write about, and tell us about them in 600–800 words. These could be personal or analytical essays, but they must clearly address an issue you feel passionate about.

Essay Questions

If you’re having trouble finding something particular that interests or inspires you, your essay could answer the following questions:

• As a Nigerian, do you feel like you have a national identity? In your ideal Nigeria, what does national identity look like? What would we need to do today to get there?

• When you look at the people closest to you, are they enjoying or left out of the benefits of technology? What needs to happen in your ideal Nigeria for technology to create and spread more prosperity?

• What do you find interesting about the school or university you go to and what would you change to make it even better? What excites you about the future of your school, university or education more broadly?

• Have you or anyone close to you experienced the impacts of climate change? What do people get wrong about climate change and, in your ideal Nigeria, what would we be paying more attention to?

• What do you wish more people knew about the level of security in your community? Do you and your neighbours feel safe? Have you or your community tried to do something about it, to achieve your ideal Nigeria? What can Nigerians learn from your experience?

Rewards

The winning essay will be published on The Republic’s website, and the authors of the top three essays will receive N500,000, N250,000 and N150,000 in respective cash prizes in total, with the winning entry published on our website.

The names of our top-ten finalists will be published online, with each finalist receiving a year-long print and digital subscription to The Republic.

Eligibility Criteria

Only one submission is allowed per writer and shortlisted entrants will need to provide a referee from their school/university that can confirm their student status.

We will select the best essays based on the originality and strength of the authors’ voices, the knowledge and passion they show towards the issues they care about and quality of their writing.

Selection decisions are incontestable.

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Deadline

The deadline for submissions is noon (WAT) 30 September 2022.