National Essay Competition 2026: Apply and Win

The fourth edition of the National Essay Competition has been announced. The organisers have opened the competition to Nigerian citizens between the ages of 20 and 35 years; persons with disabilities are expressly eligible and encouraged to apply.

For eligible entrants, the focus is simple: write, submit and compete for the stated prizes.

Who Can Apply

The competition is open to:

• All Nigerian citizens aged 20 to 35 years
• Persons with disabilities; they are eligible and encouraged to apply

Prizes for the Top Submissions

The competition offers financial rewards for the top entries. The prizes are:

• First prize: Five Million Naira (N5,000,000)
• Second prize: Three Million Naira (N3,000,000)
• Third prize: Two Million Naira (N2,000,000)

How to Submit an Entry

Interested and eligible individuals are invited to submit their applications through the official link: National Essay Competition submission portal.

Applicants should submit through the stated portal; the organisers use that channel for entries and the link is the key route.

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