• Home
  • Conferences
    • Training
  • Scholarships
    • Undergraduate
    • Short Courses
    • Online Courses
    • Masters/Postgraduate
    • PhD
    • Postdoctoral
    • Study Abroad
      • Study in Africa
      • Study in Asia
      • Study in Australia
      • Study in Europe
      • Study in USA
  • Competitions
    • Awards
  • Grants
  • Fellowships
  • Jobs
    • Internships
    • Volunteering
  • Blog
    • OD Specials
      • OD Live Series
      • Young Person of the Month
      • Mentorship
        • OD Mentors
    • Success Stories
    • How-To
    • General Tips
  • ODIC 2022
    • ODIC 2022 Application
    • ODIC Judges
    • ODIC 2022 Winners
    • ODIC 2021 Winners
    • ODIC 2019 Winners
    • ODIC 2018 Winners
    • ODIC 2017 Winners
    • ODIC 2016 Winners
  • Search
    • Asia
    • Africa
    • Australia and Oceania
    • America
    • Europe
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Thursday, March 30
  • About Us
    • Partners
  • Submit Opportunity
  • Deadlines
  • Nominate #YPOM
  • Promote
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Telegram
Opportunity Desk
  • Home
  • Conferences
    • Training
  • Scholarships
    • Undergraduate
    • Short Courses
    • Online Courses
    • Masters/Postgraduate
    • PhD
    • Postdoctoral
    • Study Abroad
      • Study in Africa
      • Study in Asia
      • Study in Australia
      • Study in Europe
      • Study in USA
  • Competitions
    • Awards
  • Grants
  • Fellowships
  • Jobs
    • Internships
    • Volunteering
  • Blog
    • OD Specials
      • OD Live Series
      • Young Person of the Month
      • Mentorship
        • OD Mentors
    • Success Stories
    • How-To
    • General Tips
  • ODIC 2022
    • ODIC 2022 Application
    • ODIC Judges
    • ODIC 2022 Winners
    • ODIC 2021 Winners
    • ODIC 2019 Winners
    • ODIC 2018 Winners
    • ODIC 2017 Winners
    • ODIC 2016 Winners
  • Search
    • Asia
    • Africa
    • Australia and Oceania
    • America
    • Europe
Opportunity Desk
Home»Search by Region»Africa»7th Annual NHEF Scholarship Essay Competition 2023 (₦100,000 prize)

7th Annual NHEF Scholarship Essay Competition 2023 (₦100,000 prize)

Jude OgarMarch 9, 20233 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Telegram

Deadline: April 7, 2023

Applications are open for the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) Scholarship Essay Competition 2023. As always, the Essay competition aims to provide a unique platform that supports critical thinking amongst university students on topical socio-economic issues that are important in Nigeria’s sustainable growth and development.

Considering the country’s current financial and economic situation, this year’s competition focuses on “The CBN Naira redesign policy and its effect on the Nigerian economy & the consequence of increased brain drain on the economy”.

Applicants can choose one between the two questions below:

  • Leading to the recent currency redesign policy, the Central Bank of Nigeria reported that about 84.71% of the N3.23 trillion currency in circulation was outside the banking system. A situation described to be a risk to its currency management responsibility.
    • Using relevant examples, critically analyze the pros & cons of the monetary policy implementation and provide recommendations to the CBN for future policy implementation based on the consequent challenges experienced nationwide.
  • Article 13, section 2 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, “Everyone has the right to leave any country, including his own, and to return to his country”.
    • This statement agrees with the Nigerian constitution on the Right to Freedom of Movement. However, a significant increase in brain drain can be classified as an anomaly for any economy. Critically analyze the factors causing human capital flight in Nigeria and recommend relevant solutions to safeguard the country’s economic growth and development.

Prizes

  • The Grand Prize winner will be awarded ₦100,000, a new laptop, 1 online certificate course*, a 1-year internet subscription** and 1 year of university tuition.
  • The First Runner-up will be awarded ₦75,000, a 1-year internet subscription** and 1 year of university tuition.
  • The Second Runner-up will be awarded ₦50,000, a 1-year internet subscription** and 1 year of university tuition.

*The online certificate course may not exceed $100 on Udemy, Coursera, Alison or EDX.
**1-year internet subscription estimated at 24Gb on the winner’s preferred mobile network.

Eligibility

  • Open to students enrolled at NHEF Partner Universities. NHEF will verify the enrolment of each contestant with the University Registrar.
    • NHEF’s Partner Universities include Ahmadu Bello University, Bayero University, Kano, Kwara State University, University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, University of Nigeria, Nsukka and the University of Port Harcourt.
  • Previous NHEF Essay Competition & Scholars Program beneficiaries are not eligible to participate in this competition.

Essay Criteria

Essays must abide by the following guidelines prior to submission:

  • Entries should reflect the author’s ability to explore and discuss ideas / ethical concepts and demonstrate the conduct of research with a sufficiently detailed summary.
  • Only one entry may be submitted per student.
  • The essay must include a title page, a bibliography, and a scanned copy of the contestant’s current Student ID.
  • The student’s name, university, and registration ID# must appear in the header of each page.
  • The essay must not exceed 2000 words.
  • It must be double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font, and contain numbered pages with one-inch margins, excluding the bibliography and title page.
  • References in the essay should be included and clearly identified.

Application

  • The document naming convention should be as follows: 2023 NHEF Essay Competition – Name of Applicant, e.g., 2023 NHEF Essay Competition – Adekunle Ciroma Ahmed.
  • Entries must be submitted in PDF format.
  • All entries must be submitted via NHEF Application Portal latest by 11:59 p.m. (WAT) on April 7, 2023.

Students are encouraged to avoid plagiarism, as the essays will be checked for intellectual authenticity and against Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated content, e.g., ChatGPT.

For more information, visit NHEF Scholarship Essay Competition.

Share. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn Email Pinterest Telegram
Previous ArticleUniversity of Bonn SDG Fellowship 2023 (Funding available)
Next Article Green Entrepreneurship Awards 2023 for Enterprises in Sustainable Development
Avatar photo
Jude Ogar
  • Website

Jude Ogar is an educator and youth development practitioner with years of experience working in the education and youth development space. He is passionate about the development of youth in Africa.

Related Posts

Canon Student Development Programme 2023

March 30, 2023

Gya Labs Research Paper Contest 2023 (Win a $5,000 prize)

March 30, 2023

DSM Brighter Living Foundation One Young World Scholarship to Attend OYW Summit 2023

March 29, 2023
Schneider Go Green Competition 2023




Start Your Study Abroad Journey

OD YPOM: Robert Kunzmann


Robert Kunzmann from The United Kingdom is OD Young Person of the Month – March 2023.




Latest Posts
  • Canon Student Development Programme 2023
  • Erasmus Sport #BeActive Awards 2023 (up to €60,000 in prizes)
  • Gya Labs Research Paper Contest 2023 (Win a $5,000 prize)
  • DSM Brighter Living Foundation One Young World Scholarship to Attend OYW Summit 2023
  • Google Developer Student Clubs Solution Challenge 2023
  • James Dyson Award 2023 for Design Engineers worldwide (£30,000 prize)
  • Schwarzkopf Foundation Young European of the Year 2023 (€5,000 prize)
  • Google for Startups Accelerator India 2023
Follow on Twitter
Tweets by @OpportunityDesk
Follow Us on Social Media

facebook   Instagram   LinkedIn   Twitter   YouTube

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Select Global and any other

About
About

Established in 2012, Opportunity Desk (OD) is the largest digital media platform that bridges the gap to education by sharing information on relevant learning and growth opportunities for youth around the world. These opportunities help to facilitate young people’s efforts in exchanging ideas and preparing themselves for the future.

Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Telegram
Subscribe to our Newsletter

Select Global and any other

Canon Student Development Programme 2023

March 30, 2023

Erasmus Sport #BeActive Awards 2023 (up to €60,000 in prizes)

March 30, 2023

Gya Labs Research Paper Contest 2023 (Win a $5,000 prize)

March 30, 2023
Copyright © Opportunity Desk
  • About Us
    • Partners
  • Submit Opportunity
  • Deadlines
  • Nominate #YPOM
  • Promote
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.