Are you a young Nigerian student with bold ideas and a passion for change? Do you believe your voice can influence national policies and reshape the future of Nigeria?
Here’s your chance to be heard!
The 2025 National Youth Essay Competition is now open to entries from students across Nigeria. This is more than just a writing contest—it’s a national platform where your ideas can inspire action, earn recognition, and even influence policymaking at the international level.
Choose a Theme That Speaks to You
Participants are invited to write on one of the following thought-provoking themes:
Tertiary Level (Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education)
Theme 1: Reclaiming Cyberspace: Policies and Programs Youth Want to See in the Fight Against Cybercrime
Secondary School Level
Theme 2: If I Were the President: My Anti-Corruption Blueprint for Nigeria
Let your voice lead the conversation on critical national issues. Share your solutions, ideas, and vision for a better Nigeria!
Eligibility
The competition is open to:
- Nigerian students aged 14 to 30
- Enrolled in secondary schools, universities, polytechnics, or colleges of education
Submission Guidelines
- Word Count: 1,000–1,500 words
- Deadline: August 31st, 2025
- Language: English
- Format: Typed and submitted via the official application link (see below)
Prizes and Recognition
Winners will receive:
- Cash Awards
- National Recognition
- A chance to have their ideas featured in the official Youth Policy Brief for CoSP11 (Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption)
VERY IMPORTANT: Originality Policy
This essay competition is strictly about your ideas, your original thinking, written in your own words.
Any essay found to be generated, in whole or part, using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, Copy.ai, etc., will be automatically disqualified.
All submissions will undergo thorough screening using AI-detection software. If any AI-generated content is detected, the entry will be rejected without exception.
By submitting your essay, you confirm that:
- The entire work is your original effort
- You have not used any automated writing tools or AI assistance
How to Apply
Are you ready to make a difference?
Click the link below to submit your entry and learn more:
For further inquiries or clarification, kindly reach out via email:
📧 nigeria@munimpact.org
Final Thoughts
This is your moment to stand up, speak out, and shape Nigeria’s future. Whether you’re passionate about cybersecurity, anti-corruption, or youth empowerment, your ideas matter more than ever.
🗓 Deadline: August 31, 2025
