Competitions
The UBA National Essay Competition aims to promote the reading culture and encourage healthy and intellectual competition amongst secondary school students in Nigeria and across Africa. Application Deadline 23 October 2026 Tell Me About The Competition The UBA Foundation National Essay Competition (NEC) is an annual initiative aimed at senior secondary school students in Nigeria. It promotes a reading culture, intellectual competition, and critical thinking among young learners. Winners receive substantial educational grants to pursue undergraduate studies at any African university of their choice.
Requirements: Handwritten essay (≤750 words). Passport photograph. Proof of identity (birth certificate, National ID, or passport). Completed application form.
Benefits: ₦15 million – Winner. ₦10 million – 2nd place. ₦7.5 million – 3rd place. ₦5 million – 4th place. ₦3.5 million – 5th place. Total prize pool: ₦41 million in scholarships and awards. How Long Will the Scholarship Last Grants cover undergraduate study duration at any African university of choice.
How to apply: Visit the UBA Foundation application portal. Upload handwritten essay and required documents. Ensure essay is proofread and meets requirements. Submit by 23 October 2026. Visit UBA National Essay Competition Webpage for Details
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The UBA National Essay Competition aims to promote the reading culture and encourage healthy and intellectual competition amongst secondary school students in Nigeria and across Africa.
The UBA Foundation National Essay Competition (NEC) is an annual initiative aimed at senior secondary school students in Nigeria. It promotes a reading culture, intellectual competition, and critical thinking among young learners. Winners receive substantial educational grants to pursue undergraduate studies at any African university of their choice.
Be a Nigerian senior secondary school student.
Submit a handwritten essay (max 750 words).
Upload a passport photograph.
Provide a scanned copy of birth certificate, National ID, or international passport.
Complete the official application form.
₦15 million – Winner.
₦10 million – 2nd place.
₦7.5 million – 3rd place.
₦5 million – 4th place.
₦3.5 million – 5th place.
Total prize pool: ₦41 million in scholarships and awards.
Grants cover undergraduate study duration at any African university of choice.
Stage 1: Call for entries – 20 best essays selected.
Stage 2: Final physical test – 5 winners chosen.
Handwritten essay (≤750 words).
Passport photograph.
Proof of identity (birth certificate, National ID, or passport).
Completed application form.
Visit the UBA Foundation application portal.
Upload handwritten essay and required documents.
Ensure essay is proofread and meets requirements.
Submit by 23 October 2026.
Handwritten essay (≤750 words). Passport photograph. Proof of identity (birth certificate, National ID, or passport). Completed application form.
Be a Nigerian senior secondary school student. Submit a handwritten essay (max 750 words). Upload a passport photograph. Provide a scanned copy of birth certificate, National ID, or international passport. Complete the official application form.
₦15 million – Winner. ₦10 million – 2nd place. ₦7.5 million – 3rd place. ₦5 million – 4th place. ₦3.5 million – 5th place. Total prize pool: ₦41 million in scholarships and awards.
Grants cover undergraduate study duration at any African university of choice.
Stage 1: Call for entries – 20 best essays selected. Stage 2: Final physical test – 5 winners chosen.
Handwritten essay (≤750 words). Passport photograph. Proof of identity (birth certificate, National ID, or passport). Completed application form.
Visit the UBA Foundation application portal. Upload handwritten essay and required documents. Ensure essay is proofread and meets requirements. Submit by 23 October 2026.
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