UBA Foundation National Essay Competition 2026

The UBA Foundation is inviting eligible Senior Secondary School students in Nigeria to participate in the UBA Foundation National Essay Competition 2026. The annual competition is designed to promote reading, encourage intellectual development, and foster healthy competition among secondary school students.

Job Overview
The UBA Foundation National Essay Competition gives Nigerian Senior Secondary School students an opportunity to showcase their writing and critical-thinking abilities by submitting an essay based on the announced topic.
The competition will have an initial selection stage, followed by a final physical test for shortlisted candidates.

Essay Topic
“No Nation Can Develop Without Food Security. How Can Nigeria Deal With This Problem?”

Competition Details
Organization: UBA Foundation
Competition: National Essay Competition 2026
Eligible Participants: Nigerian Senior Secondary School Students
Essay Length: Maximum of 750 words
Essay Format: Handwritten
Application Deadline: 23rd October 2026

Competition Stages
Stage 1: Call for Entries
Entries will be submitted by eligible students, after which 20 of the best essays will be selected.
Stage 2: Final Physical Test
The shortlisted candidates will participate in a final physical test, from which five winners will emerge.

Application Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
1. Be a Nigerian Senior Secondary School student.
2. Complete the application form.
3. Submit a handwritten essay of not more than 750 words.
4. Upload a recent passport photograph.
5. Upload a scanned copy of one of the following:
-Birth Certificate
-National ID
-International Passport

Competition Prizes
The five winners will receive university grants as follows:
1st Place: N15 million
2nd Place: N10.5 million
3rd Place: N7.5 million
4th Place: N5 million
5th Place: N3.5 million

How to Apply
Interested and eligible students should follow these steps:
1. Visit the official UBA Foundation National Essay Competition application page.
2. Complete the required application form.
3. Prepare a handwritten essay of no more than 750 words based on the stated topic.
4. Upload the handwritten essay.
5. Upload a recent passport photograph.
6. Upload a scanned copy of your Birth Certificate, National ID, or International Passport.
7. Review the information and documents provided, then submit the application before the 23rd October 2026 deadline.

Apply here: UBA Foundation National Essay Competition 2026 Application Page

Important Note
Applicants should carefully follow the application requirements and ensure that all information and uploaded documents are accurate before submitting their entries.