NCDMB Undergraduate Essay Competition: How to Participate and Win

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Undergraduate Essay Competition is back for its 8th edition, opening up opportunities for students in Nigeria.

This contest, sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), aims to encourage young minds to participate actively in the development of Nigeria’s Oil and Gas industry.

This year’s competition focuses on advancing local content and academic excellence.

2024 Essay Topic: Nigerian Content and Opportunities in African Local Content Advancement

The topic for the NCDMB Undergraduate Essay Competition for 2024 is “Nigerian Content and Opportunities in African Local Content Advancement”.

The essay aims to explore how local content can boost opportunities within Africa.

The competition seeks fresh ideas from students that can help shape local capacity and skill development.

Contest Rules and Eligibility

The NCDMB Undergraduate Essay Competition is open to 100-200 level students from both public and private universities, as well as polytechnics in Nigeria.

The competition starts on 16th September 2024 and closes on 14th October 2024.

Only entries submitted through the NCDMB Essay Submission Portal will be accepted.

Late submissions will not be considered.

How to Participate

To participate, students must follow these steps:

1. Register on the NCDMB Registration Page.
2. Submit the completed manuscript, ensuring it does not exceed 1,500 words.
3. Include either an admission letter or a signed letter of attestation from the Head of Department (HOD).
4. Contact information like phone number and email must be provided during submission.
5. Do not include names or personal details in the manuscript.

Co-authorship is not allowed, and each entrant can submit only one entry.

Evaluation and Judging Criteria

Essays will be assessed based on:

• Clarity of Expression.
• Spelling and Grammar.
• Originality of Thought.
• Depth of Analysis.
• Relevance to the Industry.
• Conformity to Contest Rules.

All essays will go through a plagiarism check to ensure originality.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a final round interactive assessment on or before 28th October 2024.

Prizes and Recognition

Prizes for the NCDMB Undergraduate Essay Competition include:

• 1st Place: N1,000,000.
• 2nd Place: N700,000.
• 3rd Place: N500,000.

The top 10 National Finalists will each receive a laptop.

The winning essay will be featured in the NCDMB’s in-house magazine, Local Content Digest.

The award ceremony will take place on 14th November 2024.

For more details on the NCDMB Undergraduate Essay Competition, visit the NCDMB Official Essay Page.