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Empowering Future Scholars Through Ideas and Excellence

Are you a 2026 admission seeker with dreams of studying in a Nigerian university? Do you have innovative ideas and a passion for education? This is your opportunity to showcase your writing skills, share your perspective, and stand a chance to win exciting prizes and recognition.

Admission-In-Progress (AIP) proudly invites qualified candidates to participate in the 2026 Annual Essay Competition, designed to encourage critical thinking and support students aspiring to pursue higher education in Nigeria.

Competition Benefits

  • Cash prizes for outstanding essays. (First Place: 60,000, Second Place: 40,000, Third Place: 20,000)
  • Certificate of Participation for Top 20 contestants.
  • Free University admission  and Academic guidance opportunity for top 50 contestants
  • Recognition on AIP platforms.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be a 2026 UTME candidate with a minimum score of 150 in the UTME examination; OR
  • Must be a 2026 Direct Entry (DE) candidate possessing any of the following qualifications:
    • National Diploma (ND)
    • Higher National Diploma (HND)
    • Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB)
    • Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB)
    • First Degree
    • Applicants must be 16 years of age or older at the time of application.

Essay Topic

The University of My Dream: Realities and Contributions to Nigeria."

  • Length: 1,500 words
  • Font: Times New Roman
  • Font Size: 12
  • Line Spacing: 1.5
  • File Format: PDF or DOCX
  • Original work only; plagiarism will lead to disqualification.

Deadline

11:59PM 1st August 2026 

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