ZNF Essay Competition 2026 for Students & NYSC Members

The Zeribe Nwosu Foundation has opened entries for its 2026 Essay Competition.

The contest gives Nigerian undergraduates and National Youth Service Corps members a chance to write on issues affecting the education sector, with cash prizes worth ₦160,000 for selected entries.

ZNF Essay Competition Topic

The essay topic for the 2026 competition is “Student-Lecturer Conflicts: Potential Causes and Solutions”.

Participants are expected to examine what causes conflict between students and lecturers, then suggest remedies that can help address the problem.

Who Can Apply for ZNF Essay Competition 2026?

The competition is open to Nigerian undergraduates currently enrolled in tertiary schools.

NYSC corps members can also apply, but they must still be in active service as of 31 May 2026.

Each applicant can submit one entry only.

ZNF Essay Competition Prizes

The foundation has listed five prize slots for the competition.

The prizes are:

• First prize: ₦75,000
• Second prize: ₦50,000
• Third prize: ₦25,000
• Two Honourable Mentions: ₦10,000 each

The total prize value is ₦160,000.

Essay Format and Submission Rules

Participants must write an original essay of 2,000 words.

The essay must follow these format rules:

• Font: Arial
• Font size: 12
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Entry limit: one submission per applicant

The foundation expects applicants to follow the stated format.

How to Submit an Entry

Interested applicants should submit their essays through the ZNF Essay Competition submission form.

The deadline for submission is 10 June 2026.

Where to Get More Details

Applicants who need more details can visit the Zeribe Nwosu Foundation website or check the foundation’s social media channels.

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