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Call for Entries: Steve Ogah Essay Competition 2026

Published: August 13, 2026;8 min read;By SW Team

The Love in Action Foundation is inviting undergraduate students across government-owned Nigerian Higher Institutions to submit entries for its 2026 Steve Ogah Essay Competition.

Outstanding participants will receive full-tuition scholarships for the remainder of their undergraduate degree studies.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.

Steve Ogah Essay Competition 2026 Abstract & Quick Facts

Scholarship Host: The Love in Action Foundation
Host Country: Africa || Nigeria
Category: Undergraduate Scholarships || Competitions
Benefits: Full Scholarship • Full Undergraduate Tuition Scholarship until Graduation• Networking
Eligibility: Students from Nigeria
Deadline: August 24, 2026

Steve Ogah Essay Competition 2026 Details

The Love in Action Foundation has opened application for its flagship national essay competition, From Hashtags to Action: Gen Z’s Blueprint for a Better Nigeria, designed to inspire young Nigerians to move beyond discussing national challenges and begin developing practical solutions.

This year’s theme, From Consumption to Creation: Empowering Young Nigerians to Solve Real Problems with Artificial Intelligence, challenges students to rethink the role of Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria’s future.

Participants are expected to identify a significant national challenge and propose innovative, practical, and realistic AI-driven solutions that can contribute to national development.

Essays should demonstrate originality, critical thinking, and a clear understanding of how Artificial Intelligence can be responsibly applied to improve lives and strengthen Nigeria’s future.

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Love in Action Foundation Essay Competition Benefits

Steve Ogah Essay Competition 2026 offers full Undergraduate Tuition Scholarship until Graduation. Participants will also gain the opportunity to:

Showcase their writing, creativity and critical-thinking abilities.
Explore practical ways Artificial Intelligence can be used to solve real problems in Nigeria.
Develop and present innovative ideas around the use of AI.
Gain exposure through a platform focused on empowering young Nigerians to become creators and problem-solvers.
Have their work published by the organisers.

Love in Action Foundation Essay Competition Requirements

To be considered for the acceptance, entrants’ entries must satisfy the following criteria:

The competition is open only to undergraduate students enrolled in public Nigerian universities and polytechnics.
Essays must be original and unpublished.
Essays must not exceed 2,000 words.
Essays should be typed in Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing and fully justified.
Essays must include the author’s name, institution, email address, phone number, essay title, and selected competition category on the first page.
The word count excludes the cover information.
Essays generated wholly or substantially through generative AI tools will be disqualified.
Each submission must be the work of a single author.
By submitting an essay, participants grant the organisers permission to publish their work while retaining intellectual ownership.

Competition Categories for From Hashtag to Action Essay Competition

Competition Categories

To encourage broader participation and recognise the diverse expertise of students across different disciplines, entries will be received under two categories. Submit under one category only.

AI for Science, Technology and Innovation: For students interested in technical and technology-driven solutions.
AI for Governance and Social Impact: Focuses on the application of AI to public policy, governance, and societal development.