Current 2020 Nigerian Essay Contest

Lifesaver Essays announces its next Essay Writing contest to encourage new writers and give a direction to their skills. This time the guidelines are a lot more fun to follow.  :) Anyone, from any country, is free to apply! There is no entry fee! Guidelines: 1) Word count - The essay should be at least 800 words and not over 1300 words. Essays violating this criteria will not be evaluated. 2) Topic - Our team of writers have come out with a list of topics that are interesting, engaging and fun to write on. It is mandatory to choose a topic from that list. The list can be found below this section. Choose ANY ONE topic. 3) Plagiarism - All essays must be absolutely original and in your own words. We will check the essays for plagiarism. Copied essays will be disqualified. 4) Images - Images are encouraged. You are free to use images but they must be copyright-free. 5) Format - Submissions are accepted only in Microsoft Word documents

The Google Online Marketing Challenge is a unique opportunity for students to experience and create online marketing campaigns using Google AdWords. Over 110,000 students and professors from almost 100 countries have participated in the past 9 years. With a $250 AdWords advertising budget provided by Google, students develop and run an online advertising campaign for a business or non-profit organization over a three week period. The teams that develop and communicate the most successful campaigns win awesome prizes, including trips to Google offices. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the optional AdWords Certification category by studying and passing the necessary exams to become an AdWords Certified individual in the Google Partners platform. The Challenge is open to student teams of three to six members from undergraduate or graduate programs, regardless of their major. All students must register under a verified faculty member,

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:  The Commonwealth Short Story Prize is an annual award for unpublished short fiction administered and funded by the Commonwealth Foundation. The Commonwealth Short Story Prize is part of Commonwealth Writers the cultural initiative from the Commonwealth Foundation.  OPPORTUNITY OFFERED:  Story Telling Competition TOPIC: Any topic of your choice PRIZES: The overall winner of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize will receive £5,000 and the remaining four regional winners £2,500 ORGANIZER: The Commonwealth Foundation ELIGIBILITY: The story should be adult fiction and must not have been written for children alone. There are no restrictions on setting, genre or theme. DEADLINE: November 1, 2016. GUIDELINES: Please read these eligibility and entry rules before beginning the online entry process. Submission of an entry is taken as acceptance of the entry rules. Entries must be submitted via the online entry form by 1 N

Applications are ongoing for undergraduate scholarship at Emory University, Georgia. This scholarship program is provided to International students who wants to undertake an Undergraduate program at Emory University. The aim of this scholarship is to empower students, through distinct resources and support, to reach their full potential and have a notable impact on the university and the greater global community. Eligibility - Applicants must be International students. - Applicants must have received an offer of place at Emory University before applying for this scholarship. - Applicants must have an Excellent Academic Background. Application Process Interested and Eligible applicants are advised to visit the  Application Page  to follow necessary steps on how to apply. Application Deadline The application deadline for this scholarship is on 15th November 2016 For more information visit  the official page

– JAMB has cancelled the use of scratch cards for any transaction  – The board described the use of cards as archaic and old-fashioned  – The decision is also as a result of fraudulent practices associated with scratch cards Professor Ishaq Oloyede, the registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has revealed that they have scrapped the use of  scratch cards for any transactions and services.  The reason given for the scrapping was that it was archaic and subject to fraud.  On another note, the registrar, also demanded that the federal government should revert to the former system where serving vice chancellors of universities were made chairmen of the governing board of JAMB.  Dr Fabian Benjamin the spokesperson for JAMB, said, the decision to scrap the use of scratch cards was announced by the registrar in Abuja in a paper he delivered during a meeting of the association of vice chancellors of Nigerian universities.  In lieu of the scratch c

Essay Submission Deadline:  31st December, 2016 About Contest:  Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs announces its eighth annual International Essay Contest, open to teachers and students anywhere in the world. This essay competition is open to both teachers and students anywhere in the world. All students, from high/secondary school students, undergraduate through to graduate students, are eligible. Essay Topic:  Is nationalism an asset or hindrance in today’s globalized world? Nationalism as used here is a broad term and can be viewed in terms of patriotism, economic nationalism, national identity that holds a diverse country together, nativism, a movement that ideologically separates a nation from a supranational organization, or any other logical way you think fit, as long as you define it clearly. Some suggested areas of focus: The growing, weakening, or lack of nationalism in a specific country and its effect on ethi

The Trust for Sustainable Living Global essay competition and debate invites schoolchildren to explore practical pathways for climate action. Application Deadline:  Registration opens on 1st September 2016 and the deadline for entries is 15th December 2016. Eligible Countries:  All To be taken at (country):   The Challenge winners will be announced at the 2017 Debates & Awards in the UK. About the Award:  The Trust for Sustainable Living is pleased to invite schoolchildren around the world to write open letters to the soon-to-be-elected new UN Secretary General, outlining their ideas for practical climate action. The annual essay competition and debate are aimed at primary students (ages 7-11) and secondary students (ages 11-17), supported by Teacher Champions in formal and home schools. Eligibility:  Students are invited to write an essay outlining their thoughts on climate action, in English, as follows: Primary students (a

The Queen’s Commonwealth essay competition 2017 is an international essay competition open for entries for young commonwealth citizens under or aged 18 with diverse backgrounds, to make their voices heard on a global platform. Application Deadline:  1 st  May 2017 Eligible Countries:  all Commonwealth countries and territories. Theme:  The theme for 2017 Queen’s Commonwealth essay competition is ‘ A Commonwealth for Peace’.  Building upon the 2016 theme of An Inclusive Commonwealth, this year’s topics ask for a more active understanding of the role of the Commonwealth as a network of and for democracy, Human Rights and peace. We are asking young writers to explore peace at every level, from the personal to the political to the pan-Commonwealth. The topics are a chance to develop critical thinking and to express views in a creative manner. About The Essay Open to all Commonwealth citizens aged under 18, the Commonwealth essay competition offers young people

“In the context of this current moment in history, The 2016 Fountain Essay Contest invites you to consider the issues facing today’s immigrants. Are you an immigrant, too? Were your parents or grandparents immigrants? Are we all immigrants in this world? How do immigrants contribute to your society? How do they cause problems in your society? How would you help immigrants thrive?” Application Deadline:  30th November, 2016. Winners to be announced 30th March, 2017 Offered annually?  Yes Eligible Countries:  Contest open to all writers worldwide About the Award:  We all move. As Einstein said, “Nothing happens until something moves.” Movement is one of the essentials of the physical world. This movement is a good thing, at least as far as our health is concerned. Moving exercises our muscles, strengthens our heart, and clears our head. Yet, movement is not just a physical activity. For some of us, moving signifies changing almost everything in our lives: changi

  If you are between 18-25 years, submit an essay outlining basic possible solutions for the agricultural, social and environmental challenges facing our planet. Application Deadline:  13th January 2017 Offered annually?  Yes Essay question: In the next 40 years, it is projected that the world population will grow from 7 to almost 10 billion. However, 1 billion people today still do not have enough safe and nutritious food to eat. Demand is rising while resources are dwindling. Solutions are strongly debated across rural, urban and international communities. In September 2015, the world’s leaders came together to agree on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. In the context of “Feeding a hungry planet” and using your own village, town, city or country as your point of reference, tell us on which SDGs youth can have the most impact in the next on