UBA Opens 2026 National Essay Competition, Offers ₦41m in Prizes
The UBA Foundation has opened the 2026 edition of its National Essay Competition (NEC), giving senior secondary school students in Nigeria an opportunity to win a share of ₦41 million in educational grants and prizes.
UBA Opens 2026 National Essay Competition, Offers ₦41m in Prizes
The UBA Foundation has opened the 2026 edition of its National Essay Competition (NEC), giving senior secondary school students in Nigeria an opportunity to win a share of ₦41 million in educational grants and prizes.
Now in its 16th year, the competition is designed to promote reading, writing and critical thinking among secondary school students.
This year, students are expected to write on the topic:
“No nation can develop without food security. How can Nigeria deal with this problem?”
Educational Grants:
1st Prize - ₦15 million
2nd Prize - ₦10 million
3rd Prize - ₦7.5 million
4th Prize - ₦5 million
5th Prize - ₦3.5 million
Who Can Apply?
The competition is open to Nigerian senior secondary school students.
Applicants are required to:
• Complete the online application form.
• Submit a handwritten essay of not more than 750 words.
• Upload a recent passport photograph.
• Upload a scanned copy of a Birth Certificate, National ID card or International Passport.
The application deadline is October 23, 2026.
Click here to apply: https://forms.gle/Xc6NJnd7Uqh4UioT8
Source: UBA Foundation
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