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
- Nigeria is Characterised By Diverse Cultures, Ethnicities, and Religions. How Can Young Nigerians Deploy Diversity to Build a United Nation?
About UBA Foundation
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is a leading pan-African financial services group headquartered in Nigeria. It is one of Africa's best and most resilient banking Groups with operations in 20 African countries and offices in three global financial centers: London, Paris and New York. UBA has more than fourteen million customers and over 1,000 business offices and customer touch points globally. UBA has been operating in Africa since 1949, referred to then as the British and French Bank Limited (BFB)It took over the assets and liabilities of BFB and was incorporated as a limited liability ... continue reading
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National Essay Competition
Aim and Benefits of National Essay Competition
- Winner: N10,000,000 Educational grant to any African University
- 1st Runner-up: N7,500,000 Educational grant to any African University
- 2nd Runner-up: N5,000,000 Educational grant to any African University.
Requirements for National Essay Competition Qualification
- 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.
Interview date, Process and Venue for National Essay Competition
- All entries will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of judges comprising professors from reputable Nigerian universities. From the entries received, 12 finalists will be shortlisted for the next stage.
- The 12 finalists will participate in a second and final round of competition at the UBA Head Office, Lagos. The top three winners will be selected based on the quality of their final essays.
Stages
- 1st Stage: Call for entries - 12 best essays to be selected
- 2nd Stage: Final physical test - Winner, 1st Runner-up, 2nd Runner-up.
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Application Deadline
October 17, 2025How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
UBA Foundation on forms.gle to apply
For more details, visit UBA National Essay Competition webpage
