The Zeribe Nwosu Foundation (ZNF) is launching the ZNF Annual Essay Competition 2026, inviting authors to explore the causes of conflicts between students and lecturers in higher education. Participants are encouraged to utilize hypothetical and anonymous examples to support their arguments, ensuring that submissions are original and authored by the participants themselves.
Application Deadline:
- 10 June 2026
Tell Me About The Competition:
The ZNF Annual Essay Competition 2026 invites undergraduates in Nigerian universities (public or private) and recent graduates to submit original essays on the topic:
“Student-Lecturer Conflicts — Potential Causes and Solutions.”
The competition encourages critical thinking, use of hypothetical/anonymous examples, and originality. Essays written with AI or plagiarized content will be disqualified.
Type:
- Essay Competition | Nigeria | Undergraduate Students
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be an undergraduate student in a Nigerian university (public or private) or a recent graduate.
- Not have completed NYSC by May 31, 2026.
- Submit only one essay.
- Ensure essay conforms to specifications (format, word count).
- Submit via the official application form (unsolicited emails not accepted).
Essay Specifications:
- Maximum 2,000 words.
- Font: Arial, size 12.
- Line spacing: 1.5.
- Format: MS Word document only.
How are Candidates Selected?
Essays will be scored based on:
- Adherence to specifications (10 points).
- Organization/structure/logical flow (10 points).
- Clearly outlined causes (20 points).
- Clearly outlined solutions (25 points).
- Use of examples (10 points).
- Grammar and spelling (15 points).
- Convincing conclusion (10 points).
- Evidence of plagiarism or AI reliance = disqualification.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- Nigeria only.
Where will the Competition be Taken?
- Nationwide, submissions online.
How Many Awards?
- 1st Prize: ₦75,000
- 2nd Prize: ₦50,000
- 3rd Prize: ₦25,000
- 2 Honorable Mentions: ₦10,000 each
- Total prize pool: ₦200,000
Required Documents:
- Completed application form.
- Essay (MS Word format).
- Student ID card.
- Admission letter.
- Recent passport photograph.
- Current mobile number and email address.
How to Apply:
- Write and proofread essay (≤ 2,000 words, Arial, 12pt, 1.5 spacing).
- Prepare required documents.
- Fill out the official application form and upload essay.
- Submit before 10 June 2026.
Visit the Application Webpage for Details
