UBA National Essay Competition In 2020 And How To Apply

UBA National Essay Competition guidelines in 2020.

National Essay Competition (NEC) powered by UBA, is targeted at senior secondary students in Nigeria.

It is organized annually, as part of UBA Foundation’s education initiative which is aimed at promoting the reading culture and encouraging healthy and intellectual competition amongst secondary school students in Nigeria and across Africa.

Are searching for the guidelines or procedures for the registration of UBA National Essay Competition in 2020?

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We have got you covered. In this article, we shall show you how to apply for UBA foundation’s competition as a secondary school student in Nigeria.

UBA National Essay Competition (NEC) In 2020: Guidelines, Eligibility, Deadline And How To Apply

However, in some cases, you may ask people in order to know whether you’ll be eligible to apply when you are not a UBA customer.

As a matter of fact, every can apply for this opportunity. Whether you have account with UBA or not, you can apply.

Also please note that this application doesn’t attract any processing fee, therefore be vigilant about the fraudsters around.

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Meanwhile, an intended applicants should meet the following criteria

Eligibility To Apply For UBA National Essay Competition In 2020

  • Aplicants must be a Secondary School Student
  • Must submit a handwritten essay (750 words MAX)
  • Intended applicants submit a passport photograph
  • Must submit a copy of a birth certificate, National ID card (including NIN) and passport

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Below are how the registrations of the applicants will be processed or selected.

Entries received for the competition will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of judges made up of professors from reputable Nigerian Universities.

12 essays will be shortlisted by panel of judges for further assessement.

Then a second round of competition will involve the 12 finalists who will write a second supervised essay from which three best essays will be selected as the overall winners from the 12 finalists emerged from the first round of the competition.

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How To Apply For UBA NEC Competition In 2020

Applicant must submit their completed contact information (Name, Age, School, Address of school, Telephone Number, Residential Address and Email Address).

Applicants must attach photocopies of their original birth certificates or international passport.

Applicants can use their parents email address (and must be indicated) if they have not got it.

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You can equally mail your application to the UBA national headquarters, UBA House (15th Floor) 57, Marina Lagos State.

Or submit your application at any UBA Business Office in Nigeria (nationwide) for onward delivery to UBA Foundation.

UBA National Essay Competition Deadline In 2020

The application deadline of UBA NEC in this year is 2nd October, 2020.

What is the reward of UBA National Essay Competition In 2020

The successful and shortlisted candidates will get rewarded as explained below:
The first prize for the UBA National Essay Competition is a N2.5 million educational grant.
While the second is N2 million in educational grant and N1.5 million in educational grant for third prize.
That is, the number of scholarship is three.

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2 Comments

  1. Paul diana

    I am having national id card but voters card. How can i apply.

  2. Christopher

    I am not a uba customer. Can my child apply for this competition? My child is in ss2 presently, please.

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