United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) Foundation National Essay Competition 2026

About this role

The UBA Foundation National Essay Competition 2026 is a national contest for Nigerian senior secondary students to write about how Nigeria can address food security. Prizes include educational grants to African universities for the top five finishers, with amounts from N3,500,000 up to N15,000,000 for the first place.

What you would do

• Submit an application form with a handwritten essay of up to 750 words
• Upload required documents (passport photograph and identification)
• Ensure the attachments are named correctly (eg, applicant name – document) and include full name on the essay
• Have entries reviewed by a panel of judges from Nigerian universities
• If shortlisted, participate in the final physical test at the UBA Head Office, Lagos
• Abide by the competition rules to avoid disqualification

What they are asking for

• Nigerian senior secondary school student
• Complete the online application form
• Upload handwritten essay of 750 words maximum
• Upload a recent passport photograph
• Upload a scanned copy of birth certificate, national ID, or international passport
• Apply by 23 October 2026

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