The 2024 EFCC Essay Competition is an excellent opportunity for Nigerian students to showcase their writing skills and win substantial cash prizes. Organized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), this competition aims to engage students in meaningful discussions about technology, social good, and the fight against cybercrimes.
Competition Overview
- Host: Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
- Category: Competitions
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: N1.4 million in cash prizes
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: September 9, 2024
Competition Details
The EFCC invites students from secondary and tertiary institutions across Nigeria to participate in the second edition of its essay competition. This competition encourages students to think critically and propose innovative solutions to social and environmental issues through technology.
Eligibility Requirements
To participate in the 2024 EFCC Essay Competition, applicants must:
- Be Nigerian citizens.
- Be enrolled in a secondary or tertiary institution in Nigeria.
- Tertiary Category: Submit an essay of about 1,500 words on how digital skills can be used to promote transparency in governance, focusing on originality and logical presentation.
- Secondary Category: Submit an essay of about 1,000 words on alternatives to cybercrimes, assessing the clarity and feasibility of suggested solutions.
Competition Benefits
Tertiary Category:
- Winner: N800,000
- First Runner-Up: N500,000
- Second Runner-Up: N300,000
Secondary Category:
- Winner: N700,000
- First Runner-Up: N400,000
- Second Runner-Up: N300,000
Submission Requirements
- Tertiary Category: Essays should be around 1,500 words.
- Secondary Category: Essays should be around 1,000 words.
- All submissions must be double-spaced, using Century Gothic font, size 14.
Topics for the 2024 EFCC Essay Competition
- Tertiary Category Topic: “Using Technology for Social Good: How Digital Skills Can Be Leveraged to Promote Transparency in Governance.”
- Secondary Category Topic: “Exploring Alternatives to Cybercrimes for Sustainable Development.”
How to Apply (Step by Step)
- Draft Your Essay: Write an essay that adheres to the topic and meets the word count requirement.
- Edit and Proofread: Ensure your essay is well-structured, free of errors, and meets all submission guidelines.
- Submit Your Entry: Send your essay to info@efcc.gov.ng
- Submission Window: Essays can be submitted from Thursday, August 8, 2024, to Monday, September 9, 2024.
- Winner Announcement: Winners will be invited to Abuja for the award presentation during the Cybercrime Summit scheduled for October 2024.
Note:
- AI-assisted entries will be disqualified.
- Children and wards of EFCC personnel are not eligible to participate.
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