O ye Writers! It’s time for the ARSO Continental Essay Competition 2025!
With $2700 cash prizes and several other awards and recognitions up for grabs, the African Organization for Standardization has launched applications for the 2025 Essay Contest.
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The ARSO Essay Competition 2025 is open to citizens of African countries who are studying in a university, polytechnic, or college.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
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ARSO Continental Essay Competition 2025 Abstract
- Scholarship Host: ARSO Continental Essay Competition
- Category: CompetitionsÂ
- Benefits:
- $2,700 Prizes
- Eligibility: African Countries
- Deadline: February 28, 2026
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Details of African Organisation for Standardization Essay Competition
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Africa Organization for Standardization (ARSO) 13th Continental Essay Competition.Â
Each year, ARSO invites students to explore pressing topics, share their perspectives, and contribute to the ongoing dialogue on sustainable development and standards in Africa.
ARSO Continental Essay Competition 2025 Benefits
The prize is in 2 Group: Continental Level and National Level
Continental Level:
- 1st winner: $1,000
- 2nd winner: $800
- 3rd winner: $500
National Level:
- 1st winner:Â N250,000
- 2nd Winner: N200,000
- 3rd winner: N150,000
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African Organisation for Standardization Essay Competition Requirements
To apply for the African Organisation for Standardization Essay Competition, interested candidates must satisfy the following requirements;
- Be citizen of any African Country
- Applicants only below the age of 35 years living in Africa and studying in a university, polytechnic, college recognized by the local commission for university education or equivalent body in their countries
Essay Submision Requirements
- Length of essays: Essays should be between 1000 and 1200 words
- Presentation: Essays should be double-spaced and presented in Century Gothic, size 12
- Language of essays: Essays must be submitted in English or French
- Information on the author: Authors may use up to 50 words to describe themselves. Information should include their names, course and year of study, name, town and country in which their university is located. N/B: this will not be part of the 1000- 1200 words
- Contact of authors: Authors should provide us with their postal, physical, telephone, and email addresses on the first page of the essay, together with the title of the essay and information on the author.
- Kindly attach a copy of the Identity Card or Passport and a completely filled Registration Form (ARSO/CACO/EC/Form 1/2025
ARSO Essay Competition Topic
- Theme – “The role of harmonised standards in reducing Technical Barriers to Trade and in promoting fair and just trade within the Intra-African and Global Trade“
How To Apply for ARSO Continental Essay Competition 2025
To apply for the ARSO Continental Essay Competition 2025, follow the instructions we have outlined below;Â
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility.
Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
Deadline: February 28th, 2026
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