Boys Without Borders Nigeria is hosting the second edition of the Chidera Anushiem Essay Competition in celebration of the 2025 International Day of the Boy-Child.
The competition is open to male undergraduate students enrolled in Nigerian universities.
Submission Timeline
Entries must be submitted between 3 March 2025 and 31 March 2025.
Essay Topic
Participants must write on Challenging Harmful Stereotypes: Becoming Allies in the Fight for Equality.
Prizes for Winners
- First place: N70,000.
- Second place: N50,000.
- Third place: N30,000.
- Top 10 participants: Mentorship and other rewards.
Eligibility and Guidelines
- Applicants must be male undergraduate students in Nigerian universities.
- A photo ID must be submitted with the essay. If unavailable, an alternative document with a name, photo, and school name is required.
- Essays must be 800 to 1,000 words.
- The deadline for submission is 31 March 2025.
- The entrant’s name and school must not appear in the document. This information will be collected through the submission form.
- The essay must include a title and word count.
- Plagiarised essays will be disqualified.
- Entries must be submitted via the official submission link.
- The top 10 essays will be shortlisted, and selected participants will be invited to a conference.
- The top 3 essays will receive cash prizes.
- The top 5 entrants will get consolation prizes.
Members of Boys Without Borders NG or its campus networks are not eligible.
For more details, send an email to [email protected].
Conclusion
The Chidera Anushiem Essay Competition offers a valuable platform for young men in Nigerian universities to express their ideas and contribute to meaningful discussions. By participating, students can showcase their writing skills, gain recognition, and be part of an initiative that empowers the boy-child. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and make their voices heard.