Hey students! Big news, the UBA National Essay Competition (NEC) 2025 has officially opened, and this is your chance to shine.
Every year, UBA invites bright young minds like you to share your ideas, creativity, and brilliance through writing. This year is no different, and guess what! There are fantastic prizes and opportunities waiting for those who dare to put pen to paper (Yes, it has to be handwritten).
Why You Should Enter
Exciting Prizes: Winners receive scholarships, laptops, and other goodies to support their education.
A Head Start: Competitions like this help sharpen your writing, thinking, and presentation skills.
Who Can Apply?
If you’re a senior secondary school student, then this is for you. All you need is passion, creativity, and a willingness to express your thoughts.
Entries are already open.Deadline: 17th October 2025. Don’t wait until the last minute.

How To Get Started
Check out the competition guidelines on the UBA Foundation website.
Write your essay carefully; be original, thoughtful, and clear.
Submit before the deadline and keep your fingers crossed!
This could be your moment to shine. Imagine winning a scholarship that eases your parents’ burden, owning a brand-new laptop, or being celebrated as one of the brightest students in Nigeria, all because you entered the UBA National Essay Competition (NEC).
So, what are you waiting for? Polish your ideas and send in your essay as soon as possible. The stage is set, and the spotlight could be on you.





















