Overview
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 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 … Read more
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The UBA National Essay Competition a ims 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.
Type
Essay Competition | Secondary School Students | Nigeria
Who Can Apply
Applicants must:
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.
Essay Topic (2026)
“No Nation Can Develop Without Food Security. How Can Nigeria Deal With This Problem?”
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.
Selection Process
Stage 1: Call for entries – 20 best essays selected.
Stage 2: Final physical test – 5 winners chosen.
Required Documents
Handwritten essay (≤750 words).
Passport photograph.
Proof of identity (birth certificate, National ID, or passport).
Completed application form.
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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