Call for Entries: 2025 Zeribe Nwosu Foundation (ZNF) Annual Essay Competition

Call for Entries: 2025 Zeribe Nwosu Foundation (ZNF) Annual Essay Competition

The Zeribe Nwosu Foundation (ZNF) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 edition of its Annual Essay Competition. This initiative aims to inspire critical thinking and promote scholarly engagement among undergraduates across Nigeria.

Essay Topic:

"The Importance of Collaboration in Career Advancement"

Participants are invited to explore the value of collaboration—whether with colleagues, institutions, industry partners, or across borders—in fostering personal and professional growth. Essays should highlight how collaboration influences career trajectories, using real-life examples to support key arguments. Submissions must be original and solely authored, though applicants are encouraged to seek constructive feedback during the writing process.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to undergraduates currently enrolled in any Nigerian university (public or private).

• Applicants must not have completed NYSC by May 31, 2025.

• Only one entry per author is allowed.

• Submissions must adhere strictly to the specified guidelines below.

• Only essays submitted through the official application form will be accepted—emailed entries will not be considered.

Essay Guidelines:

• Word count: Maximum of 2,000 words (excluding references).

• Format: Arial font, size 12, 1.5 line spacing.

• Essays must be original. Plagiarism or AI-generated content will result in disqualification.

Prizes:

• 🥇 1st Prize: ₦100,000

• 🥈 2nd Prize: ₦75,000

• 🥉 3rd Prize: ₦50,000

• 🎖 2 Honorable Mentions: ₦25,000 each

Evaluation Criteria (100 points total):

• Adherence to essay guidelines – 10 points

• Logical structure and flow – 10 points

• Clear discussion of collaboration opportunities – 20 points

• Identification and explanation of challenges – 25 points

• Effective use of real-world examples – 10 points

• Grammar and spelling – 15 points

• Strong and convincing conclusion – 10 points

• Plagiarism or excessive AI reliance – Disqualification

Apply Here for 2025 Zeribe Nwosu Foundation Essay Competition

Timeline:

• Submission Deadline: May 31, 2025

• Winners Announced: August 1, 2025

For more information and to submit your entry, kindly use the official application form provided by the Zeribe Nwosu Foundation.

We look forward to your submissions!
Unleash your voice, share your insights, and stand a chance to win!