2024 NCDMB Undergraduate Essay Competition For Nigerian Students | How To Apply

NCDMB National Undergraduate Essay Competition sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is pleased to announce the 2024 Undergraduate Essay Competition, an annual event aimed at promoting academic excellence and encouraging critical thinking among Nigerian undergraduates.

The goal is to promote the Nigerian Content (NC) initiative and create awareness for Nigerians to build local capacity to participate effectively in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas industry.

NCDMB Undergraduate Essay Competition Topic

NCDMB Undergraduate Essay Competition 2024 Topic is  Nigerian Content and Opportunities in African Local Content Advancement.

 

Eligibility For NCDMB National Undergraduate Essay Competition 2024

To be considered for the competitions, you must meet the following conditions:

  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 the 16th of September 2024. Completed manuscripts and accompanying documents must be submitted to www.ncdmbessay.ng on or before 14th October, 2024.
  3. Late manuscripts will not be considered . Hardcopy submissions will not be accepted. You must register on the website first, click here.
  4. Entrants must submit either a letter of admission or a signed letter of attestation from his/her Head of Department (HOD) . Click here
  5. All essays must be original works specifically written for the competition.

NCDMB Undergraduate Essay Competition 2024 Duration and Reward

Prizes will be awarded as follows:

  • N1,000,000 for 1st place,
  • N700,000 for 2nd place,
  • N500,000 for 3rd and
  • All top 10 national finalists shall each receive a laptop
  • The winning essay will be published in the NCDMB’s in-house magazine, Local Content Digest.

How To Apply for NCDMB Undergraduate Essay Competition 2024

Essays will be judged based on:

  • Clarity of Expression
  • Spelling and Grammar
  • Originality of thought
  • Depth of Analysis
  • Relevance to Industry
  • Conformity to Contest Rules.

kindly note that:

  • All essays will be subjected to plagiarism check (software application) to determine originality.
  • The award/prize  giving ceremony comes up 14th  November, 2024

Interested and qualified participants should apply by clicking this link

Deadline for NCDMB Undergraduate Essay Competition 2024

The Deadline for NCDMB Undergraduate Essay Competition 2024 is on 14th October 2024

 

Contact Information

For more information, please contact the NCDMB at info@ncdmb.gov.ng or visit the NCDMB website at www.ncdmb.gov.ng.

We look forward to receiving your entries!

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