About the Essay Competition:
The objective of the foundation is to maximize the potentials of the Nigerian Youths by:
- Ameliorating the impact of environmental factors(social status, physical disabilities etc)
- Providing mentoring opportunities to help provide directions and prevent potential distraction from goals
- Organize, support and promote researches and other activities aimed at enhancing the Youth’s ability to maximize their potential
Nigeria’s youth population represents over 60% of the total population, making them the nation’s most valuable resource. However, young Nigerians face significant challenges, including limited access to quality education, high unemployment, and inadequate entrepreneurial support. Without targeted policies, Nigeria risks losing its youth potential.
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. The vision of the foundation is to create a Nigeria where every youth has equal and adequate resources to achieve their potentials.
Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship Application:
1. 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.
Prizes and Awards:
- First prize: N200,000.00
- Second prize: N150,000.00
- Third prize: N100,000.00
- Among other things, benefits of joining the ITET Gem Scholars Programme include access to the ITET Gem Foundation’s Mentorship Initiative which pairs students with inspiring mentors who are professionals in the fields and career paths relevant to each student’s career interests, as well as exclusive access to special events, resources, training, information, and other opportunities not open to the general public.
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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:
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- 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.
Application Process:
To apply for the ITET Gem Essay Competition,
- 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
Additional Information:
- Entries missing any of the above details will be disqualified.
- Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within five (5) weeks after the deadline.
Application Deadline:
Applications/Entries for the Essay competition are open for entries until the 19th of May, 11:59 PM (West
African Time/Nigerian Time).
We at Icanstudent wish you the very best in your scholarship application process. Don’t forget to follow the Icanstudent website for more information and guidelines on how to be as top applicant in your scholarship application process. Good luck!!!
