The 4th National Essay Competition Is Here — And ₦5 Million Is Up for Grabs
Young Nigerian writers now have a fresh opportunity to turn ideas into impact — and serious cash. The organisers of the 4th National Essay Competition have officially announced the opening of entries, inviting Nigerians aged 20 to 35 years to participate.
With a ₦5 million grand prize at stake, the competition is positioning itself as one of the most rewarding academic and intellectual contests in the country.
Importantly, the organisers have reaffirmed their commitment to inclusion, stating clearly that persons with disabilities are eligible and strongly encouraged to apply.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
According to the official announcement, the competition is open to:
- All Nigerian citizens
- Applicants aged between 20 and 35 years
- Persons with disabilities, who are fully eligible and encouraged to participate
For eligible entrants, the task is straightforward: write, submit, and compete.
Prize Breakdown: What Winners Will Earn
Top-performing participants will receive significant financial rewards, making the competition highly competitive:
- ???? First Prize: ₦5,000,000 (Five Million Naira)
- ???? Second Prize: ₦3,000,000 (Three Million Naira)
- ???? Third Prize: ₦2,000,000 (Two Million Naira)
These prizes underline the organisers’ aim to reward excellence, originality, and critical thinking among Nigerian youth.
How to Submit Your Essay
All entries must be submitted online through the official National Essay Competition submission portal.
Submission link: https://nationalessay.ng/submitessay
Applicants are advised to submit only through this portal, as it is the sole official channel recognised by the organisers for receiving entries.
Why This Competition Matters
Beyond the cash rewards, the National Essay Competition continues to serve as a national platform for young Nigerians to express ideas, engage public discourse, and showcase intellectual depth.
For aspiring journalists, academics, policy thinkers, and writers, this competition is more than a contest — it is a chance to be heard on a national stage.
Bottom line:
If you are a Nigerian aged 20–35 with a passion for writing and ideas, this is your moment. Write boldly, submit early, and compete for a life-changing prize.
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