UBA Foundation National Essay Competition 2026
UBA Foundation
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About This Scholarship
The UBA Foundation National Essay Competition promotes reading culture, intellectual competition, and critical thinking among senior secondary school students in Nigeria. Winners receive substantial educational grants to fund their undergraduate studies at any African university.
What This Scholarship Covers
- ₦15 million for 1st place winner
- ₦10 million for 2nd place winner
- ₦7.5 million for 3rd place winner
- ₦5 million for 4th place winner
- ₦3.5 million for 5th place winner
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a Nigerian senior secondary school student.
- 2 Must submit a handwritten essay of a maximum of 750 words on the specified topic.
- 3 Must provide a passport photograph and proof of identity (birth certificate, National ID, or international passport).