National Orientation Agency Essay Competition 2013: Apply for NOA 2nd National Youth Essay Competition

RULES FOR CONTESTANTS

1. Topic: “My Nigeria; What It Means To Me”

2. Aim:

The aim of this competition is to promote in Nigerian youths the spirit of patriotism, healthy competition, intellectualism and creativity, while reassuring them that their input and contribution in nation building is appreciated.

3. Eligibility

This contest is open to all Nigerian youths not above 30years. However, it is not open to employed young people, even if they are within the age bracket.

4. Instructions

All entries must conform to the rules outlined below:

i. The entry must be an original perception on the above topic, showing clarity of thought and innovation, while providing practical suggestions, where necessary.

ii. The essay must have four parts:

(a) Title Page

(b) Body of work (introduction, body and conclusion)

(e) Bibliography (where necessary)

(d) Contestant’s Bio-data

iii. The contestant’s bio-data must include the contestant’s name, date of birth, evidence of age, full mailing address, occupation, educational qualification, telephone number and e-mail address (where available).

iv. The title page, bibliography (where necessary) and contestant’s bio-data must each be listed on a separate page and no reference to the contestant’s name or information should be part of the body of the work.

v. Using a font size of 14 (Times New Roman), entries must be double-spaced.

vi. The essay which must have a minimum of 800 words must not exceed 1,000 words (excluding the title page, footnotes and bio-data).

vii. Entries will be judged based on the following:

* Accuracy of Information

* Clarity of thought

* Organization

* Grammar and spelling

* Documentation

5. Submission of Entries

i. Entry closes at 4:00 pm on Monday, September 23, 2013.

ii. All entries must be submitted online via the Agency’s email address below or by hand to the Office of the Director, Planning, Research & Statistics, (PRS) Room 330, National Orientation Agency, Headquarters, Block ‘B’ Federal, Secretariat Complex, Area 1, Garki – Abuja: essay@noa.gov.ng


iii. Essays that do not conform to the rules shall be disqualified.

6. Awards

The following prizes are to be won:

First Prize

N250,000 cash + Certificate of Participation

Second Prize

N200,000 cash + Certificate of Participation

Third Prize

N 150,000 cash + Certificate of Participation

Seven (7) Consolation Prizes

N50,000 each + Certificate of Participation

Twenty (20) Consolation Prizes

N 10,000 each + Certificate of Participation






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