UBA Foundation National Essay Competition 2026
by UBA Foundation
Nigeria
UBA Foundation
all
Description
An annual essay competition organized by UBA Foundation for senior secondary school students in Nigeria, offering cash prizes up to…
Full Description
The National Essay Competition, targeted at senior secondary students in Nigeria, is organised annually, as part of UBA Foundation’s education initiative which aims to promote the reading culture and encourage healthy and intellectual competition amongst secondary school students in Nigeria and across Africa.
Essay Topic
No Nation Can Develop Without Food Security. How Can Nigeria Deal With This Problem?
Amount
NGN 3,500,000 – 15,000,000
Funding Types
Apply
Application LinkDeadline
Oct 23, 2026
Expires in 17 days
Benefits
- 1st Place (Winner): ₦15,000,000
- 2nd Position: ₦10,000,000
- 3rd Position: ₦7,500,000
- 4th Position: ₦5,000,000
- 5th Position: ₦3,500,000
How to Apply
- Complete the application form.
- Upload a handwritten essay of 750 words max (must be handwritten, not typed) addressing the topic: "No Nation Can Develop Without Food Security. How Can Nigeria Deal With This Problem?"
- Upload a recent passport photograph.
- Upload a scanned copy of Birth Certificate, National ID, or International Passport.
Deadline: October 23rd, 2026
For more Information, visit UBA Essay webpage.
Required Documents
- Completed application form
- Handwritten essay (750 words max, not typed)
- Recent passport photograph
- Scanned copy of Birth Certificate, National ID, or International Passport
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a Nigerian Senior Secondary School Student.
- Complete application form.
- Upload a handwritten essay of 750 words max (not typed).
- Upload a recent passport photograph.
- Upload a scanned copy of Birth Certificate, National ID, or International Passport.
