Applications are invited from across the Federal Republic of Nigeria to participate in a national essay competition organized by the above NGO. Prizes are as follows:
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Primary School Students:
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1. Full scholarships (see details) to tertiary level of study at any Federal or State institution within Nigeria for the top 15 e
ssay writers.
2. Day trip (by air) with parent/guardian to the Federal Capital Territory and visits to places of interest for 1st prize winner.
3. Books, educational materials and cash gifts to best 50 essay writers. Secondary School Students:
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1. Full scholarships (see details) to tertiary level of study at any Federal or State institution within Nigeria for top 15 essay writers.
2. Trip to the United Kingdom and places of interest e.g. for 1st prize winner.
3. Desktop or laptop computers to 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners.
4. Books, educational materials and cash gifts to best 50 essay writers.
5. Other consolatory prizes include mobile telephones and call units. Tertiary Institutions Students:
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1. Full scholarships (see details) to tertiary level of study at any Federal or State institution within Nigeria for top 10 essay writers.
2. House of Parliament, Buckingham Palace etc. for 1st prize winner.
3. 6-12 month internships in organizations/companies within Nigeria for top 10 essay writers
4. Laptop computers to top 10 essay writers.
5. Books, educational materials and cash gifts to best 50 essay writers.
6. Other consolatory prizes include mobile telephones and call units.
**** ESSAY QUESTIONS
=== Primary Level:
‘Why I think my village should be the capital city of my country.’
(150-200 words)
=== Secondary Level:
‘The advice I would give my President if I had a half hour private audience with him.’
(300-450 words)
=== Tertiary Level:
‘What will be the greatest challenge facing your generation over the next decade’
(500-750 words)
************* CLOSING DATE *******************
All applications MUST be received by the close of business on 26th of August, 2011
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