Do you have a solution to Africa’s educational challenges?
This is your chance to share your ideas and win BIG!

                Topic: “Solving African Educational Problem”

                               GRAND PRIZE: ₦250,000 + More…

Competition Guidelines

• Open to Nigerian students and youths in Nigeria and the diaspora.
• Essay must be written in English language.
• Word count: 1,000 – 1,500 words.
• Entries must be original and unpublished.
• AI-generated/copied essays prohibited
• Plagiarism will lead to disqualification.
• Only one entry per participant is allowed.
• Essays should provide practical solutions to African educational challenges.
• Submission format: PDF or Word document.

• Entry Opens: June 1^st 2026
  Closing Date: July 31^st 2026

Submission Format

Common format:

• PDF or Word document
• Typed
• Font: Times New Roman
• Font size: 12
• Line spacing: 1.5

Winner Bonuses & Opportunities

• 1st prize  ₦250,000 Grand Prize
• 10 Consolation Prizes
• Certificate of Participation
• Publication Opportunity for Outstanding Essays
• Media Appearance/Interview for Winner
• Qualification for Upcoming Prize-Winning Debate Competition
•  Ambassador Opportunity, Networking & Leadership Opportunities
• YFIBIGO Membership

The decision of judges shall be final.

Enquiries, and submissions: info@yfibigo.ca