UBA Foundation National Essay Competition 2026

What you get

Educational grants: NGN41.5M total across 5 winners (NGN15M down to NGN3.5M)

The one thing that decides if you qualify

Nigerian senior secondary school student, handwritten essay <=750 words on the stated 2026 topic (food security)

Good to know

• Deadline: Fri 23 Oct 2026
• Cost to apply: Free to apply
• Where: Open to all states