ITET Gem Essay Competition 2025 for Nigerian Students (Win up to N200,000)

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Applications are open for ITET Gem Essay Competition 2025 . The ITET Gem Foundation is pleased to announce the 2025 edition of our Essay Competition for Senior secondary school students in Nigeria.The ITET Gem Foundation is committed to empowering Nigerian youth by amplifying their voices and driving change. This year’s essay competition invites young Nigerians to propose a transformative policy to unlock youth potential and drive national progress.

Essay Topic

The topic of this year’s ITET Gem essay competition is “A Youth-Focused Policy for Maximizing Nigeria’s Potential.” Essay entries should be between 500 and 750 words and should include:

A description of a major challenge Nigerian youth face today.
A detailed proposal of a policy that directly addresses this challenge.
A discussion on how the policy can be implemented effectively.
An analysis of the potential impact of the policy on Nigerian youth and the country’s future.

Prizes and Rewards for Winners of the ITET Gem Essay Competition

First prize: N200,000.00
Second prize: N150,000.00
Third prize: N100,000.00

Note: Prizes can only be spent on educational costs, including exam registration fees, among others.

Eligibility Criteria for the ITET Gem Essay Competition

Be Nigerian and reside in Nigeria.
2. Be below 18 years of age at the time of submission.
3. Be reachable by phone (either their own or a guardian’s number). If a student does not have a
phone, the alternate contact will be utilized.
4. Have access to an email account for submission.
5. Be a registered SS1, SS2, or SS3 student in a recognized secondary school. are also eligible to apply.

How to Apply

Submit a 500-750 word essay on the topic “A Youth-Focused Policy for Maximizing Nigeria’s Potential.”
Email your essay to admin@itetgemfoundation.com on or before 19th May, 11:59 PM (West
African Time/Nigerian Time).
Essay must be in Microsoft word format. Entries not in this format and submitted through other channels will not be accepted.
Ensure your submission includes the following information:
- Full Name (Surname first)
- Gender
- Phone Number (if unavailable, alternate contact will be used)
- Email Contact (if unavailable, alternate contact will be used)
- Alternate Contact and Relationship (e.g., father, mother, sibling, teacher, etc.)
- Name of School Attending with Location
- School Contact Info (Phone and Address)
- One Referee (Non-Family Member) with Contact Details
- These additional details do not count towards the word limit.

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Application Deadline: 19th May 2025