UBA Foundation, the CSR arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, announces the commencement of the 2019 edition of the National Essay Competition (NEC) for senior secondary school students in Ghana. The NEC provides a competitive platform to develop the intellectual and writing abilities of senior secondary school students in Ghana. Winners get educational grants to study in any African University of their choice.

1st Prize

$5,000

or it’s local currency equivalent towards tuition/fees in any University in Africa

 

2nd Prize

$3,000

or it’s local currency equivalent towards tuition/fees in any University in Africa

 

3rd Prize

$2,000

or it’s local currency equivalent towards tuition/fees in any University in Africa

The rules/Procedure:

Applicants must attach photocopies of either their international passport data page or of their original birth certificates. 
Applicants must be senior secondary school living in Ghana.
Applicants should send in handwritten essay entries of not more than 750 words on the competition topic.

Applicants must submit their complete contact information (school name and address, residential address, phone number and email address).

The educational grant is only applicable to students who intend to study in an African University. 
The decision of the judge is final. 

JUDGES 

The Panel of Judges is made up of lecturers from reputable Ghanaian Universities

ENTRIES SHOULD BE SENT TO: 
Any UBA business office/branch closest to you OR to United Bank For Africa(Ghana) Ltd, Heritage Tower Ambassadorial Enclave Off Liberia Road Ridge Accra P.M.B 29, Ministries Accra, Ghana. or before 1st Nov 2019