2025 SOWEF Essay Competition Opens for Nigerian Students — Over ₦500,000 in Prizes and JAMB Sponsorships Up for Grabs

The Soaring Within Empowerment Foundation (SOWEF) has officially announced the 2025 SOWEF Essay Competition, inviting Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) students across Nigeria to showcase their ideas, creativity, and writing skills.

This year’s theme, “The Role of Education in Nigeria and the Emerging Influence of Social Media on Its Future,” encourages young Nigerians to explore how learning and digital platforms are shaping the nation’s educational landscape.

The initiative is designed not just to reward excellence, but also to spark critical conversations among youth about the evolving role of education in a technology-driven era.

Who Can Apply

The competition is open exclusively to SS3 students in Nigeria. Participants are required to submit an original, well-researched essay not exceeding 1,000 words. Essays should demonstrate clear understanding, creativity, and critical analysis of the topic.

Exciting Prizes and Opportunities

SOWEF has lined up a range of attractive rewards to celebrate and inspire outstanding young writers:

1st Prize: ₦200,000
2nd Prize: ₦150,000
3rd Prize: ₦100,000
Top 20 Finalists: Full JAMB sponsorship
Top 10 Winners: Additional gifts and mentorship opportunities

Beyond the prizes, the competition offers a platform for students to gain exposure, connect with mentors, and refine their writing skills for future opportunities.

How to Submit

Participants can submit their essays through either of the following methods:

Email: [email protected]
Online Portal: Submit via the official competition portal on the competition portal.

Submission Deadline: 12 noon, October 27, 2025

Key Dates to Remember

Top 50 Announcement: November 5, 2025
Grand Finale: December 5, 2025

Why the SOWEF Essay Competition Matters

The SOWEF Essay Competition continues to empower Nigerian students by giving them a voice on key issues that affect their education and future. It’s more than just a writing contest—it’s a platform for intellectual growth, creativity, and leadership development.

Each essay becomes part of a larger national conversation about how education and social media are reshaping the next generation of thinkers, creators, and innovators.

By encouraging research and critical thought, SOWEF helps students build confidence and envision how they can contribute to Nigeria’s educational transformation in the digital age.