2024 EFCC Essay Competition: Opportunity for Higher Institution and High School Students
The general public, especially students of secondary and tertiary institutions are invited to send entries in the 2 edition of EFCC Essay competition commencing on Thursday, August 8, 2024.
Join the Scholars World community on X (Twitter) to explore the world of opportunities!
In addition to other prizes, certifications, and awrds, winners get a share of a sum of N1.4 million cash as prize for the best essay entries for the competition.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
EFCC Essay Competition Abstract
- Host: EFCC Nigeria
- Location: Nigeria
- Category: Competitions
- Benefits:
- N1.4m prize
- Certification & Awards
- Eligibility: Nigeria
- Deadline: September 9, 2024
Click HERE To receive more daily scholarship updates from Scholars World.
2024 EFCC Essay Competition Details
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is plaesed to invite applications for the second edition of her essay competition 2024.
Entries are open to students at both secondary and higher institution levels. Apply now, show your writing prowess and be part of the winning individuals.
2024 EFCC Essay Competition Benefits
A. TERTIARY CATEGORY
- Winner: N800,000 Eight Hundred Thousand Naira
- First runner up=N500,000 Five Hundred Thousand Naira
- Second runner up =N300,000 Three Hundred Thousand Naira
B. SECONDARY CATEGORY
- Winner=N700,000 Seven Hundred Thousand Naira
- First runner up =N400,000 Four Hundred Thousand Naira
- Second runner up =N300,000 Three Hundred Thousand Naira
Explore more scholarship opportunities below.
2024 EFCC Essay Competition Requirements
To be eligible for the EFCC Essay Competition, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Be a Nigerian
- Be enrolled in a secondary school or tertiary institution
Participants in the tertiary category shall be accessed and judged based on originality of about 1, 500 words and their logical presentation of facts in the ways technological skills can be used to address social and environmental issues, such as developing Apps for healthcare or education, analyzing data for social justice causes, or creating digital tools for environmental sustainability
Participants in the secondary category shall be assessed and judged based on the originality of about 1,000 words, clarity and aptness of the proffered alternatives to cybercrimes and how young people can channel their energy and creativity into positive online pursuits, such as digital art, music, writing, or entrepreneurship.
Note:
- All Ai-assisted entries would be disqualified.
- Children and wards of EFCC personnel are not eligible to participate
Essay Requirements
Entries submitted for the 2024 EFCC Essay Competition should be;
- About 1,500 words for tertiary category and 1, 000 for secondary category
- Double-Spaced
- Font 14, (Century Gothic)
EfCC Essay Competition Essay Topic 2024
- Tertiary Category
TOPIC: “Using Technology for Social Good: How Digital Skills Can Be Leveraged to Promote Transparency in Governance.”
- Secondary School Category:
TOPIC: “Exploring Alternatives to Cybercrimes for Sustainable Development”
How To Apply for 2024 EFCC Essay Competition
To apply for the EFCC Essay Competition, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
- Prepare your essay and ensure it satisfies the requirements
- All Entries to be sent to: info@efcc.gov.ng
Submissions to start from Thursday, August 8, 2024 to Monday, September 9, 2024, Winners shall be invited during the Cybercrime Summit tentatively scheduled for October 2024.
Six winners in Nigeria (three each from secondary and tertiary category) shall be invited to Abuja for the presentation of the award.
Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
Deadline: September 9th, 2024
- For more scholarship updates, Click HERE.
- Phone: +234 913 731 7629 (Whatsapp only)
- Email: contact@scholarsworld.ng
- Facebook: facebook.com/ngscholarsworld
- Twitter: twitter.com/ngscholarsworld
- Telegram: t.co/ngscholarsworld
