UBA Essay Competition Scholarship 2026 in Nigeria

The official entry requirement states entrants must be Nigerian Senior Secondary School students. The competition targets senior secondary students in Nigeria and is organised by UBA Foundation as part of its education initiative to promote reading and intellectual competition.

The published essay topic for the competition is: ‘No Nation Can Develop Without Food Security. How Can Nigeria Deal With This Problem?’ Entrants are expected to respond to this topic in their submission, following the stated submission format and word limit.

Submissions must be handwritten and uploaded; the site specifies a handwritten essay of 750 words maximum and not typed. Ensure your uploaded file clearly shows the handwritten essay and adheres to the maximum word count stated in the application requirements.

Applicants must complete the application form and upload a recent passport photograph. They must also upload a scanned copy of a Birth Certificate, National ID, or International Passport as proof of identity, per the application requirements published on the official page.

UBA Essay Competition Scholarship 2026 selection is staged: the 1st stage is a call for entries where 20 best essays are selected. The 2nd stage is a final physical test where 5 winners are chosen. These stages are described on the official competition page.

The official page lists cash prizes for top positions: Winner receives 15 million Naira; 2nd position receives 10 million naira; 3rd position receives 7.5 million naira; 4th position receives 5 million Naira; and 5th position receives 3.5 million Naira.

The application deadline published on the official page is October 23rd, 2026. Applicants should submit their completed application form and required uploads by this date to be considered for the 2026 competition.

The official page provides a direct application link to the entry form. The page text states ‘Click here to apply’ with a link to the application form (https://forms.gle/Xc6NJnd7Uqh4UioT8). Use that link to access and submit the application materials.

While the competition description notes it aims to encourage competition amongst secondary school students in Nigeria and across Africa, the explicit application requirement on the page states entrants ‘Must be a Nigerian Senior Secondary School Student.’ Applicants should follow the stated eligibility on the application section.

According to the competition stages listed on the official page, 20 best essays are selected from the call for entries, and from those, 5 winners are determined at the final physical test. The final phase involves those shortlisted finalists in the physical final.