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Home»Search by Region»Africa»UNDP Undergraduate Essay Competition 2024 for Nigerian Students (N1,000,000 prize)

UNDP Undergraduate Essay Competition 2024 for Nigerian Students (N1,000,000 prize)

Jude OgarSeptember 10, 20242 Mins Read
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Deadline: October 1, 2024

Applications are open for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Undergraduate Essay Competition 2024. This contest invites students to share their thoughts and propose solutions on how tax policies can drive progress toward the SDGs in Nigeria. Top essays will be adapted into policy briefs.

The main objective of the competition is to engage undergraduate students in a meaningful discourse on the intersection of taxation, trade and sustainable development. By participating, the students will enhance their understanding of public finance and its impact on social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development.

Theme

Participants are encouraged to write on one of the following thematic areas:

  • Exploring the potential of Innovative Tax Policies and Strategies to drive sustainable development for progress towards closing the SDGs financing Gap in Nigeria.
  • Exploring linkages between inclusive and sustainable tax systems on environmental sustainability, digital economy and trade.
  • Strengthening tax systems to combat Illicit Financial Flows in Nigeria for progress towards closing the SDGs financing Gap in Nigeria.

Prizes

  • First Prize: NGN 1,000,000 and a certificate of recognition.
  • Second Prize: NGN 750,000 and a certificate of recognition.
  • Third Prize: NGN 500,000 and a certificate of recognition.

Eligibility

  • Open to all undergraduate Nigerian students in any discipline, currently enrolled in a recognized university or college in the country.
  • Participating students must submit a national identification, their university identification from their university.

Submission Guidelines

  • Essay Length: Essays should be between 1,500 and 2,000 words.
  • Language: Submissions should be in English.
  • Format: Essays must be typed, double-spaced, and submitted in PDF.
  • Originality: Submissions must be original and unpublished. Plagiarism will result in disqualification. Do not use AI.

Evaluation Criteria

Essays will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Relevance: Alignment with the theme and focus on the role of taxation in achieving the SDGs in Nigeria.
  • Innovation: Originality of ideas and the practicality of proposed solutions. 
  • Analysis: Depth of research, critical thinking, and understanding of the theme.
  • Clarity: Coherence, structure, and articulation of arguments.
  • Impact: Potential of the essay’s recommendations to influence policy and practice such as influencing sustainable business practices in Nigeria.
  • Accountability: Essay’s consideration of citizenry’s responsibility to tax systems and the relationship between active participation through tax to the social contract.

Application

Click here to apply

For more information, visit UNDP Undergraduate Essay Competition.

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