The Francis Ibhawoh Essay Competition 2026: Scholarship Opportunity

The Francis Ibhawoh Essay Competition

Call for Applications!

The Francis & Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation is calling for application and entries for The Francis Ibhawoh Essay Competition for the 2026 edition.

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The Francis Ibhawoh Essay Competition is open for applications from May 1 to May 30, 2026, to t full-time undergraduates of Edo State origin, offering ₦200,000 prize.

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

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The Francis Ibhawoh Essay Competition Abstract

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The Francis Ibhawoh Essay Competition Details

The Francis and Fidelia Ibhawoh Scholarship is awarded annually to the students with the best entries in the Francis and Fidelia Ibhawoh Annual Essay Competition.

The scholarship supports a number of high potential students in Edo State to pursue tertiary education. Our Foundation aspires to expand this support across Nigeria in the future. ​

The essay competition focuses on topical contemporary issues relating to local community and national development with a view to proffering solutions to these issues.

This competition is aimed at full-time undergraduates of Edo State origin studying in Nigeria, focusing on the theme of AI, Technology & Education for Nigeria’s digital future

The Francis Ibhawoh Annual Essay Competition Benefits

Francis & Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation Annual Essay Competition offers each winners the cash prizes of 200,000 Naira.

The Francis Ibhawoh Annual Essay Competition Requirements

To be eligible for the the Francis Ibhawoh Annual Essay Competition, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • Open to full-time undergraduate students of Edo State origin in Edo State (Nigeria) tertiary institutions
  • Minimum requirement of CGPA equivalent of 2:1 Grade
  • Essays must be original work of the student (between 2000-3000 words)
  • Include cover page with your name, institution, faculty/department and level of study

How To Apply for Francis Ibhawoh Essay Competition

To apply for the the Francis Ibhawoh 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 competition.
  • Fill the application form and submit the essay competition.

Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

Deadline: May 30th, 2026