NCDMB 8th Annual Undergraduate Essay Competition, 2024

NCDMB Annual Undergraduate Essay Competition: Applications are currently ongoing for the 2024 NCDMB Annual Undergraduate Essay Competition. Interested students should see the details below.

NCDMB Annual Undergraduate Essay Competition Details and FAQs

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is now accepting entries for its annual National Undergraduate Essay Competition.

When is the deadline for submission?

The deadline for submission of entries for the NCDMB Essay Competition is 14th October, 2024.

The NCDMB Annual National Undergraduate Essay Competition sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is designed to promote the Nigerian Content (NC) initiative and create the awareness for Nigerians to build local capacity to participate effectively in Nigerian’s industry.

2024 Essay Topic: NIGERIAN CONTENT AND OPPORTUNITIES IN AFRICAN LOCAL CONTENT ADVANCEMENT

What are the prizes to be won?

• Prizes will be awarded as follows: N1,000,000 for 1st place, N700,000 for 2nd place, N500,000 for 3rd .
• All top 10 National Finalists shall each receive a laptop.

What are the competition rules?

1. This contest is open only to 100-200 level students in public and private Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria – Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education.
2. The competition opens on 16th September 2024 and closes 14th October, 2024. Completed manuscripts and accompanying documents must be submitted to www.ncdmbessay.ng on or before 4th October, 2024. Late manuscripts will not be considered . Hardcopy submissions will not be accepted. (REGISTER ON WEBSITE FIRST).
3. Entrants must submit either a letter of admission or a signed letter of attestation from his/her Head of Department (HOD).
4. All essays must be original works specifically written for the competition.
5. Co-authorship of essay is not permitted.
6. Entrants are to submit only one entry.
7. Manuscripts must not exceed 1,500 WORDS.
8. Current contact information of each entrant including phone number and email address MUST ACCOMPANY THE MANUSCRIPT, IN THE PROVIDED  ESSAY SUBMISSION FORM WHEN LOGGED IN FOR SUBMISSION.
9. Entrants’ NAMES SHALL NOT APPEAR ON THE MANUSCRIPT (i.e content of your essay).
10. Shortlisted entrants will be contacted for the final round INTERACTIVE ASSESSMENT on or before 28th of October, 2024.
11. Prizes will be awarded as follows: N1,000,000 for 1st place, N700,000 for 2nd place, N500,000 for 3rd .
12. All top 10 National Finalists shall each receive a laptop.
13. Essays will be judged based on: Clarity of Expression, Spelling and Grammar, Originality of thought, Depth of Analysis, Relevance to Industry, and Conformity to Contest Rules.
14. All essays will be subjected to plagiarism check (software application) to determine originality.
15. The award/prize giving ceremony comes up 14th November, 2024.
16. The winning essay will be published in the NCDMB’s in-house magazine, Local Content Digest.

NOTE:  Do not include your personal details inside the ESSAY CONTENT i.e. your email, phone number, address, name, University and state or else it will be disqualified.

How to Enter the NCDMB Essay Competition

Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should apply by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button below:

Application Webpage 

Official Webpage