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Applications are open for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) World Maritime Day Essay Competition 2026 for Nigerian Students. Apply Below:

Application Deadline: September 24, 2026

Tell Me About The Award:

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is organizing the 2026 World Maritime Day Essay Competition to commemorate World Maritime Day.

The 2026 essay competition is based on the theme:

“From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence!”

The competition offers education grants, laptops, and plaques to successful participants.

Which Fields are Eligible?

The competition focuses on maritime-related issues under the 2026 World Maritime Day theme:

“From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence!”

Type:

Essay competition.

Who Can Apply?

The competition is open to:

Year 1 and Year 2 students of Nigerian tertiary institutions.

Participants must provide bona fide proof of studentship.

Proof of studentship should include an admission letter and institutional identity card .

Participants must submit original essays that comply with the competition guidelines. Plagiarism is not accepted.

How Are Applicants Selected?

Essays will be assessed by the organizers, and only successful participants will be contacted.

Essays that do not comply with the stated guidelines may be disqualified.

Winners will be notified within two weeks after the application deadline .

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Nigeria.

The competition is open to students of Nigerian tertiary institutions.

Where Will the Award Be Taken?

The competition is organized in Nigeria for students studying at Nigerian tertiary institutions.

How Many Awards?

There will be 10 awards in total :

1 First Prize

1 Second Prize

1 Third Prize

7 Consolation Awards

What Is the Benefit of the Award?

First Prize

₦1,000,000 Education Grant

Laptop

Plaque

Publication of the winning essay in NIMASA’s magazine, The VOYAGE , and on the NIMASA website

Second Prize

₦750,000 Education Grant

Laptop

Plaque

Third Prize

₦500,000 Education Grant

Laptop

Plaque

Seven Consolation Awards

₦300,000 Education Grant each

Plaque

The listed education grants have a combined value of ₦4.35 million across all 10 awards. This differs from the source page’s headline claim of “₦2.5 million awards.”

How Long Will the Award Last?

The source does not specify a duration for the education grants.

Winners will be notified within two weeks after the September 24, 2026 deadline . The date for the presentation of prizes and awards will be announced later.

How to Apply:

Applicants should:

Write an essay based on the topic “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence!”

Ensure the essay meets all formatting and submission requirements.

Review and proofread the essay.

Scan and attach bona fide proof of studentship.

Send the completed essay to both wmdessay@nimasa.gov.ng and mail@samuelson.com.ng .

The essay must:

Be a maximum of 1,200 words (+/- 10%)

Be double-spaced

Be prepared in Microsoft Word

Use font size 12

End with the participant’s name, telephone number, and email address

Be original and free from plagiarism

Essays that fail to follow the guidelines may be disqualified.