Applications are currently being accepted for the UBA Essay Competition Scholarship 2026 in Nigeria. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About UBA Essay Competition Scholarship
UBA Essay Competition Scholarship 2026 is a national essay contest for senior secondary students that promotes reading culture and healthy intellectual competition. The UBA Essay Competition invites entries addressing topical national issues in a staged selection process. The competition is organised by the UBA Foundation as part of its education initiative to encourage reading and intellectual engagement among secondary school students in Nigeria and across Africa.
Benefits of UBA Essay Competition Scholarship
- Winner 15 million Naira
- 2nd position 10 million naira
- 3rd position 7.5 million naira
- 4th position 5 million Naira
- 5th position 3.5 million Naira
UBA Essay Competition Scholarship Requirements
- Must be a Nigerian Senior Secondary School Student.
- Complete application form.
- Upload a handwritten essay of 750 words max (not typed).
- Upload a recent passport photograph.
- Upload a scanned copy of Birth Certificate, National ID, or International Passport.
Application Date and Process
- Must be a Nigerian Senior Secondary School Student.
- Complete application form.
- Upload a handwritten essay of 750 words max (not typed).
- Upload a recent passport photograph.
- Upload a scanned copy of Birth Certificate, National ID, or International Passport.
Application Deadline
23 October, 2026
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