The initiation of the Annual Essay Competition for 2024 is a source of enthusiasm for the Zeribe Nwosu Foundation (ZNF). The present competition offers a distinctive opportunity for Nigerian undergraduate students to express their own experiences and gather insights pertaining to the obstacles encountered in undergraduate education within Nigeria. Furthermore, this presents a valuable occasion for you to put up feasible resolutions to these aforementioned challenges.
What Is The Matter At Hand?
The competition provides an opportunity to demonstrate your writing abilities and analytical reasoning, while also offering the possibility of winning significant rewards:
- The first prize awarded is N50,000 (Fifty Thousand Naira).
- The second prize is N40,000 (Forty Thousand Naira).
- The third-place award is N30,000 (Thirty Thousand Naira).
- In addition, there will be two Honourable Mentions, each valued at N10,000.
Kindly be aware that any indication of cooperation or plagiarism will lead to immediate disqualification from the competition.
Who Is Eligible To Enter?
In order to qualify for the ZNF Essay Competition, individuals must satisfy the following set of criteria:
- The individual is presently pursuing their undergraduate studies at a Nigerian university, regardless of its private or public nature.
- It is imperative that you have not finished your NYSC by July 15, 2024.
- Authors are limited to submitting only one work.
- In order to be considered, your article must strictly follow to the mentioned standards.
- It is imperative that submissions be made via the designated application form. Emails sent without a request containing your essay will not be accepted.
Essay Criteria
Please ensure that your submission is a well-crafted and logically organized essay, with a maximum word count of 2,000 words. The formatting must conform to the specified requirements:
- Font size: 12
- Font type: Arial
- Line spacing: 1.5
Important Dates
- The deadline for submission is July 15, 2024.
- Announcement of Results: August 1, 2024
Evaluation Standards
Every contribution will undergo a thorough examination by a minimum of two evaluators. Essays will be evaluated according to:
- Compliance with essay requirements is 10%.
- 10% allocation for organization and logical flow.
- The proficiency in delineating opportunities is 20%.
- Efficiency in delineating potential dangers = 25%
- The utilization of specific instances accounts for 10%.
- The accuracy of grammar and spelling is 15%.
- The percentage of persuasive and coherent findings is 10%.
Disqualification will result from the presence of plagiarism. Successful writings have the possibility to be published on our website as well as other sites.
The Process of Application
If you are interested and satisfy the eligibility requirements, you may submit your application by clicking on the provided link: Request to participate in the ZNF Essay Competition.
Seize this opportunity to actively participate in a crucial topic and potentially receive a prize for your valuable insights. Utilize this opportunity to exert influence through the expression of your words and views. Commence the process of composing your essay without delay!
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