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Scholarship
UBA National Essay Competition 2026 for Nigerian Students
Total
- Deadline
- 23 Oct 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Degree
- Bachelor
- Renewable
- No
About this scholarship
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.
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.
Eligibility criteria
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.
What's covered
- Visit the UBA Foundation application portal.
- Upload handwritten essay and required documents.
- Ensure essay is proofread and meets requirements.
- Submit by 23 October 2026.