Dom Global Support Foundation South East Essay Writing Competition
Overview
The Dom Global Support Foundation is excited to announce its median Essay Writing Competition for secondary school students. This competition provides an excellent opportunity for young writers to showcase their skills, express their ideas, and compete for exciting prizes.
Eligibility
- Who can participate? All secondary school students in Nigeria region are eligible to apply.
- Language: Essays must be written in English.
- A Nigerian who also resides in Nigeria.
- Below 18 years of age at the time of submitting your essay.
- Reachable and contactable by phone – the phone or phone number does not necessarily have to be yours, but should be someone through whom you can be easily contacted.
- Have access to an email account (which does not necessarily have to be yours) and be able to submit the essay by email.
- Should be a registered senior school 2 or 3 student in a recognized Senior Secondary School.
Entries are particularly welcomed from students of public schools, but private school students are also eligible to apply.
Essay Topics
Participants are to write on the topic: The Nigeria I want (both now and in the future).
Prizes
Winners of the South East Essay Writing Competition will receive:
Chromebooks, iPad, school bags, stationery etc
Submission Guidelines
- Word Limit: Essays should be between 500 and 750 words.
-Deadline: Submissions must be received before the 30th of June. How to Participate
- Visit the dgsf.com.ng
- Click on the Essay Competition section.
- Follow the instructions to submit your essay.
Applicants with entries ranked fourth to tenth places will be awarded an Honourable Mention with no prize attached; but will, together with the winners of first, second and third prizes, be offered a unique opportunity to join the Kindle Creativity Gem Scholars Writers Programme as top 10 finalists.
All essays should be submitted by email to info@dgsf.com.ng on or before the deadline 30th June 2024.
Unfortunately, the DGS Foundation is unable to review essays sent through any other medium, and only entries submitted by email will be accepted.
The submission must also include the following information listed in the following order:
-Full name (Surname first)
-Gender
-Date of Birth (Day-Month-Year)
-State of Residence
-Local Government of Residence
-Name and address of the school you attend
-Current Class
-Awards Received (leave blank if none)
-Any Leadership Positions or Responsibilities Held (leave blank if none)
-Phone number through which you may be contacted (including name and relationship of owner if phone number is not owned by you)
-Full name and phone number of a teacher in your school who can attest to your character
-Full name and phone number of a religious or community leader who knows you and can attest to your character
-Full name and phone number of a parent or guardian who has given consent for you to enter the essay competition.
These additional details do not count towards the word limit.
Entries submitted without the above information will be disqualified. Also, we advise that as a courtesy, you ensure that the named teacher and community leader are informed about your inclusion of their names.
All entries received before the deadline and from applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be reviewed, and applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted [not later than four (4) weeks] after the application deadline.
Spread the Word!
Encourage your fellow students to participate and make their voices heard. Let’s celebrate creativity, critical thinking, and the power of words!