UNDP Essay Writing Competition 2024/2025 application portal for registration has open for any interested undergraduate student in Nigeria. Follow the requirements and instrustions on how to apply online here.
About UNDP Essay Competition in Nigeria
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has commence 2024/2025 Essay Writing Competition for undergraduate Nigerian students in any discipline, currently enrolled in a recognized university or college in the country. The UNDP offers a grand prize of N2.2 million for the top three winners.
The main objective of the competition is to engage undergraduate students in a meaningful discourse on the intersection of taxation, trade and sustainable development. By participating, the students will enhance their understanding of public finance and its impact on social, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development.
UNDP Essay Competition Theme 2024:
The undergraduate students in Nigeria are to write on one of the following thematic areas:
- Exploring the potential of Innovative Tax Policies and Strategies to drive sustainable development for progress towards closing the SDGs financing Gap in Nigeria.
- Exploring linkages between inclusive and sustainable tax systems on environmental sustainability, digital economy and trade.
- Strengthening tax systems to combat Illicit Financial Flows in Nigeria for progress towards closing the SDGs financing Gap in Nigeria.
Eligibility for UNDP Essay Competition:
To be eligible to apply for the UNDP Essay Writing Competition, applicants must:
- Be an undergraduate student in any discipline in Nigeria
- Submit a national identification, their university identification from their university
How to Submit Entries For UNDP Essay Competition 2024
Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should apply by
- Essay length should be between 1,500 and 2,000 words
- Language submissions should be in English
- Essays must be typed, double-spaced, and submitted in PDF
- Submissions must be original and unpublished. Plagiarism will result in disqualification. Do not use Al
- Essays should be submitted electronically via https://tinyurl.com/Tax4SDG
The UNDP Essay Writing Competition submission deadline for interested students is 1st October, 2024.
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UNDP Essay Competition Benefits:
1st Prize
- A certificate of recognition
- N 1,000,000
2nd Prize
- A certificate of recognition
- N 750,000
3rd Prize
- A certificate of recognition
- N 500,000