The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) has announced its 6th Annual Scholarship Essay Competition for undergraduate students enrolled at NHEF Partner Universities in Nigeria.
2021 Essay Topic & Prompt
- Theme: "The Role of Digital Technology in the Nigerian Higher Education System."
- Prompt: Using relevant examples, critically analyze the role of digital technology in transitioning higher education in Nigeria to a post-pandemic system.
Contest Prizes
- Grand Prize Winner (1st Place): ₦100,000 cash, a brand-new Laptop, 1 online certificate course (up to $100 on Udemy, Coursera, Alison, or edX), a 1-year internet subscription (24GB), and 1 full year of university tuition.
- First Runner-Up (2nd Place): ₦75,000 cash, a 1-year internet subscription, and 1 full year of university tuition.
- Second Runner-Up (3rd Place): ₦50,000 cash, a 1-year internet subscription, and 1 full year of university tuition.
7 Eligible NHEF Partner Universities
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU)
- Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
- Kwara State University, Malete (KWASU)
- University of Ibadan (UI)
- University of Lagos (UNILAG)
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
- University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
Note: Previous NHEF Essay Competition winners and NHEF Scholars Program beneficiaries are not eligible to participate.
Formatting & Submission Guidelines (Deadline: May 28, 2021)
- Word Limit & Format: Maximum of 2,000 words (excluding title page and bibliography), double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font, numbered pages with 1-inch margins, saved in PDF format.
- Header & ID: Include a title page, bibliography, and a scanned copy of your current Student ID. Your full name, university, and registration/matriculation number must appear in the header of every page.
- File Naming Convention:
2021 NHEF Essay Competition - Name of Applicant(e.g., 2021 NHEF Essay Competition - Adekunle Ciroma Ahmed). - How to Submit: Email your PDF entry to essay@thenhef.org on or before 11:59 pm (WAT) on Friday, 28th May 2021.
EDITORIAL VERIFICATION
Published by Mentra Academic Research
Every study guide, syllabus analysis, and timing breakdown is cross-checked against official examination criteria (JAMB UTME, POST-UTME, and WAEC) by subject matter specialists.
