Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition 2025 (Win N200,000 prize)

The Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition (JAME) is an annual event organized by the Asido Foundation to honor the memory of Miss Jemila Abubakar, the foundation’s pioneering program manager who passed away in July 2020 after a brief illness. Established in her memory, the competition seeks to continue her commitment to education, empowerment, and social impact. JAME is open to all undergraduates across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, including universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and schools of nursing. The competition provides an opportunity for students to engage in intellectual discourse, showcasing their writing abilities on various important topics that address societal issues. By encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and the exchange of ideas, JAME fosters a platform for young people to express their views and contribute meaningfully to their communities. The competition stands as a tribute to Jemila Abubakar’s passion for education and her dedication to making a positive impact.

Theme: Bridging the Gap: Innovative Solutions for Mental Health Support in African Tertiary Institutions

Prizes of Abubakar Memorial Essay

• First Prize: N200,000
• Second Prize: N150,000
• Third Prize: N100,000

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Eligibility for Abubakar Memorial Essay

• Applicants should be an undergraduate in any Nigerian tertiary institution;
• Applicants must be able to provide proof of studentship;
• Applicants must sign the Asido Foundation’s Unashamed pledge (asidofoundation.com/unashamed).

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Application

• The essay word count should range from a minimum of 750 and a maximum of 1000 words.
• The essay should be in the Microsoft Word Doc format.
• You are required to upload a scanned copy of a recent photograph, proof of studentship and a certificate of your unashamed pledge.
• Submitting an AI-generated essay and plagiarism in ANY FORM will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Application closes on December 6, 2024 (11:59pm)

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