WRITE AWAY RIGHT AWAY!

2020 has failed us in many respects but in the relentless of writing contests; highly rewarding and intellectually engaging contests. If you have been itching to get your brain to work and be rewarded for doing just, we have just what you need. Check out these four essay contests and make your pick.

1.) Big Naija Independence Contest.

The Nigerian news website Legit.ng is inviting young people across Nigeria to tell their own stories of Nigerian Independence.

Contest details

– Students can participate in the contest by writing an essay on one of the 3 categories:

a. Big Naija Independence: Your personal contribution.
A true story on how you personally help your country to grow. It can be on your education, achievements or any other deeds that, in your opinion, help to improve the lives of Nigerian citizens, the atmosphere in your community or country in general.
b. Big Naija Independence: Lessons learned since 1960.
An article on an event that had a major impact in the social, economic, cultural or any other important spheres in Nigerian society. You can consider both positive and negative aspects of it, but make sure it is related to present times. Try using a retrospective approach for showing how it can help in perspective.
c. Big Naija Independence: Role of women.
As the role of women has been underestimated for quite long, it is time to uncover how women helped to build independence in Nigeria during these 60 years. Give an example of women’s achievements and their unique influence on Big Naija Independence.

– Word count: 400 – 1,000 words.

– Prizes

🥇1st prize: #115,000

🥈2nd prize: #75,000

🥉3rd prize: #38,000

Winners also get to visit Legit.ng’s office in Lagos, meet the team, and hold a conversation with Legit.ng’s Managing Director.

– Deadline: 21st November, 2020.

– For more information on the contest and to submit your entry, visit here

2.) The Annual Shanono National Essay CompDeadline: 15th November, 2020etition (TASNEC).

This one is exclusively for Nigerian medical students in Medical Students’ Associations (MSAs) across the country.

Contest details

– Topic: TELEMEDICINE: A key to improve healthcare delivery in remote areas in Africa.

– Word count: 1,500 – 3,000 words excluding title, front sheet information, and bibliography.

– Prizes

🥇1st prize: #100,000.

🥈2nd prize: #70,000.

🥉3rd prize: #50,000.

– Deadline: 15th November, 2020.

For submission guidelines, refer to the contest posters above.

3.) OFIAR Essay competition 2020.

Organization for Impact and Reform (OFIAR) for young people between the ages of 18 – 30 years.

Contest details.

–Participants can write on any of the following themes:

a. The Nigeria of my dreams.

b. Citizen’s role in making change.

c. Integrity and morality in governance.

d. Nigeria’s sovereignty at risk.

e. Diversity in Nigeria.

f. The state of Tertiary education in Nigeria.

–Word count: 800 words or less.

– Prizes

🥇1st prize: #150,000.

🥈2nd prize: #100,000.

🥉3rd prize: #50,000.

10 honorable mentions get #20,000 each.

All entries should be submitted here

– Deadline: 23rd November, 2020.

4. Chief Richard Lamai Prize for Essay competition.

Contest details

– Theme: Youth Arise: Rediscovering the Nigeria of our dream.

– Word count: Not less than 1,000 words.

– Prizes

🥇1st prize: #50,000.

🥈2nd prize: #30,000.

🥉3rd prize: #15,000.

– All submissions should be made to aiscreativeclub18@gmail.com

– For further inquiries, contact the number on the contest flier.

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Good luck!❣️

Written by Akunna James-Ibe