The Asido Foundation (AF), a mental health advocacy non-profit organization in Nigeria, has launched the annual Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition for undergraduate students across Nigerian tertiary institutions.
The competition honours the memory of Ms. Jemila Abubakar, the pioneer Project Manager of the Asido Foundation who passed away in July 2020, by promoting mental health awareness among young Nigerians.
Essay Topic
"Stigma, Mental Health Literacy and the Nigerian Youth"
Eligibility and Word Count
- Open strictly to undergraduate students enrolled in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
- Essays must be between 750 and 1,500 words.
Prizes
- 1st Place: ₦60,000
- 2nd Place: ₦40,000
- 3rd Place: ₦25,000
How to Apply
- Take the mental health pledge online at asidofoundation.com/unashamed2020 and download your pledge certificate.
- Send your essay in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format to jame.asidofoundation@gmail.com.
- Attach your passport photograph, valid evidence of studentship (ID card or admission/course form), and your #Unashamed2020 pledge certificate.
- In the body of your email, clearly state your full name, institution, course of study, current level, and phone number.
Application Deadline
All entries must be submitted on or before 8th January, 2021.
EDITORIAL VERIFICATION
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