The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Foundation has officially opened entries for its 2025 National Essay Competition, targeted at senior secondary school students across Nigeria. This prestigious annual competition, part of UBA Foundation’s education initiative, promotes reading culture, sharpens writing skills, and fosters healthy intellectual competition among young Nigerians.
Closing Date: Friday, October 17th, 2025
UBA National Essay Competition 2025 Topic
“Nigeria is characterised by diverse cultures, ethnicities, and religions. How can young Nigerians deploy diversity to build a united nation?”
This thought-provoking topic gives students the chance to share practical ideas on unity, diversity, and nation-building.
Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the UBA Foundation Essay Competition 2025, applicants must:
- Be in Senior Secondary School (SSS)
- Submit a handwritten essay (maximum of 750 words)
- Provide a recent passport photograph
- Attach a birth certificate, National ID, or international passport
Prizes to Be Won
The UBA National Essay Competition offers life-changing educational grants to the top three winners, alongside awards and recognition:
- Winner: ₦10,000,000 Educational Grant + Award + Prizes
- First Runner-Up: ₦7,500,000 Educational Grant
- Second Runner-Up: ₦5,000,000 Educational Grant
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Consolation prizes will also go to other outstanding participants, encouraging more students to aim high.
Selection Process
The competition will follow a rigorous two-stage selection procedure:
- A panel of professors from top Nigerian universities will review all entries and shortlist 12 finalists.
- These 12 finalists will then write a superior essay under supervised conditions. From this stage, the best three essays will be selected as winners.
This ensures fairness, merit, and academic integrity in the competition.
How to Apply
Interested students should apply online through the official competition website UBA National Essay Competition Portal.
Applicants must:
- Submit complete contact information (Name, Age, School, School Address, Phone Number, Residential Address, Email Address).
- Attach photocopies of their birth certificate or passport data page.
- Upload a handwritten essay (scanned and plagiarism-free).
- Ensure originality and proper referencing.
Note: Incomplete or duplicate entries will be disqualified.
Deadline
The UBA Essay Competition 2025 application closes on Friday, 17th October 2025.
Do not miss this opportunity to showcase your creativity, win millions in educational grants, and study at any African university of your choice.
Final Note
The UBA Foundation National Essay Competition continues to inspire young Nigerians to dream big, write boldly, and contribute solutions to national challenges. If you are a secondary school student with a passion for writing, this is your chance to shine.
Good luck to all participants!
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