Applications are invited from undergraduate students in the Nigerian tertiary institutions to participate in the 3rd Edition of the Annual Excellent Minds Essay Competition.
The essay competition is focused on promoting critical thinking, harnessing ideas and developing the talents, abilities, gifts and skills inherent in the Nigerian youths. This, we expect, shall translate into a ripple effect of awareness and provide a platform for growth for future leaders of Nigeria.
This year’s competition invites young people to be part of the sustainable development goals’ (SDGs) solution by participating in a SDG challenge designed to engage young minds in thinking about the needs of the society; thus, encouraging them to be agents of transformational change and embrace the sustainable development goals.
Worth
First Prize
A brand new Tablet + A Certificate of Accomplishment
Second Prize
A brand new Smartphone + A Certificate of Accomplishment
Third Prize
A Printer+ A Certificate of Accomplishment
Other consolations prizes are available to be won.
Eligibility Criteria
The essay is open to undergraduate students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
Essay Topic
“In not more than 1,000 words, propose a strategic and sustainable innovative approach or idea that you will adopt in addressing any of the sustainable development goals (SDGs).”
Guide for Participants
Proposals can be for a project, campaign or charity that will assist Nigeria in attaining one or more of the goals, with a focus on any local community or state in the country.
Submissions are expected to explain the strategic approach to implementing the idea; identify which United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal this idea supports; and explain how the idea will contribute to attaining this goal.
Your essay should be in MS word format using Times New Roman text, font size of 14 and double spacing. The following details should be included on the first page of your essay:
· Full Name
· Contact Mobile Number
· Residential Address and Location
· E-mail Address
· Sex
· Institution’s Name
· Course of Study and Level
· Date of Birth
Essays should be sent on or before 31st July, 2018 to emiessay2018@emi.org.ng and copy ekagodspi@gmail.com and toyinsmartist@gmail.com
NOTE: Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted for the next stage.
Deadline
Essays should be sent on or before 31st July, 2018
Further Information
Contact the Coordinator, Excellent Minds Essay Competition on +44 7448 962020 (WHATSAPP/CALL), E-mail: ekagodspi@gmail.com
You can also call any of these numbers 0903 7471 787, 0813 528 4036.
Website: www.emi.org.ng
