CIPM Essay Competition 2025: Win Up to ₦300,000 and Join Nigeria’s Top HR Experts— Here’s how undergraduates can enter and win big
Are you an undergraduate passionate about workplace wellbeing? The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) is giving you a platform to shine — and rewarding your brilliance with cash, recognition, and career-changing opportunities.
What’s the Competition About?
CIPM is inviting undergraduates across Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education to submit entries for its 2025 Annual Essay Competition.
This year’s thought-provoking topic is:
“Employee Mental Health and Wellness: The Role of HR in Creating a Resilient and Supportive Workplace.”
If you care about how employees are treated, how mental health is managed in offices, or how HR can make a real difference, this is your chance to speak up — and get noticed.
What You Stand to Gain
This isn’t just about writing — it’s about winning, learning, and connecting.
Cash Prizes:
- First Prize: ₦300,000 + 2 professional HR books
- Second Prize: ₦250,000 + 2 professional HR books
- Third Prize: ₦200,000 + 2 professional HR books
Bonus Perks:
- Fully paid trip to Abuja for the prestigious CIPM 2025 International Conference & Exhibition
- Free CIPM student membership (if you’re not already a member)
- Direct networking with top HR professionals and industry leaders
Who Can Apply?
You are eligible if:
- You’re a currently enrolled undergraduate in any Nigerian university, polytechnic, or college of education
- You haven’t won this essay competition before
How to Participate
To enter, write an original essay on the given topic. Your essay must meet these guidelines:
- Length: Max 3,000 words
- Style: APA 6th edition
- Font: Times New Roman, size 12
- Spacing: Double-spaced
- Format: Microsoft Word only
- Originality: No plagiarism — entries will be strictly screened
What to Include in Your Submission
Put the following into one Word document:
- Your essay
- Scanned student ID card
- Admission letter
- A recent passport photograph
- Your phone number and email address
Submit by email to:
[email protected]
Deadline to Apply
???? Friday, 29 August 2025
Late entries will not be considered.
Need More Info?
For questions or clarification:
Call: 0816 038 0205 or 0702 570 9873
Email: [email protected]
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t get a reply, it means you didn’t make the cut — but don’t give up!
Final Word
This is more than a competition. It’s a stepping stone into Nigeria’s professional HR community. If you’re ready to share your ideas, make an impact, and kickstart your career — this is your shot.
Apply now and let your voice shape the future of employee wellbeing in Nigeria.
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