Deadline: May 19, 2025
Applications are open for the ITET GemEssay Competition 2025. The ITET Gem Foundation is committed to empowering Nigerian youth by amplifying their voices and driving change. This year’s essay competition invites young Nigerians to propose a transformative policy to unlock youth potential and drive national progress.
Nigeria’s youth population represents over 60% of the total population, making them the nation’s most valuable resource. However, young Nigerians face significant challenges, including limited access to quality education, high unemployment, and inadequate entrepreneurial support. Without targeted policies, Nigeria risks losing its youth potential.
The topic of this year’s ITET Gem essay competition is “A Youth-Focused Policy for Maximizing Nigeria’s Potential.” Essay entries should be between 500 and 750 words and should include:
- A description of a major challenge Nigerian youth face today.
- A detailed proposal of a policy that directly addresses this challenge.
- A discussion on how the policy can be implemented effectively.
- An analysis of the potential impact of the policy on Nigerian youth and the country’s future.
Prizes
- First prize: N200,000
- Second prize: N150,000
- Third prize: N100,000
Eligibility
- Be Nigerian and reside in Nigeria.
- Be below 18 years of age at the time of submission.
- Be reachable by phone (either their own or a guardian’s number). If a student does not have a
phone, the alternate contact will be utilized. - Have access to an email account for submission.
- Be a registered SSS1, SSS2, or SSS3 student in a recognized secondary school.
Application
To apply for the ITET Gem Essay Competition,
- Submit a 500-750 word essay on the topic “A Youth-Focused Policy for Maximizing Nigeria’s Potential.”
- Email your essay to [email protected] on or before May 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM (West
African Time/Nigerian Time). - Essay must be in Microsoft word format. Entries not in this format and submitted through other channels will not be accepted.
- Ensure your submission includes the following information:
- Full Name (Surname first)
- Gender
- Phone Number (if unavailable, alternate contact will be used)
- Email Contact (if unavailable, alternate contact will be used)
- Alternate Contact and Relationship (e.g., father, mother, sibling, teacher, etc.)
- Name of School Attending with Location
- School Contact Info (Phone and Address)
- One Referee (Non-Family Member) with Contact Details
For more information, visit ITET Gem Essay Competition.
