The competition is open to Nigerians from age of 10 to 65. All Nigerians with the drive for a change are encouraged to participate, including students, academics, NGO leaders, and professionals from business or policy. We are looking for Essays from these categories:
Format:
Submit your Essay in only one of the following formats: (a) a written essay, preferably as a Microsoft Word file attachment; or (b) a 3 minute video, uploaded to YouTube, with the link shared in your mail ; or (c) a 3 minute audio recording in mp3 format. Longer submissions will be disqualified. Essays must be between 500-3000 words in length and start with a 2-5 sentences summary, all-inclusive – i.e. including all bodies of text, titles, headings, tables, textboxes, footnotes, endnotes, references, appendices etc. – and must not exceed 5 pages in total.
The following information must be provided at the top of the first page of the Essay: (a) the names of the Participant(s) submitting the Essay (b) the final word count (all-inclusive).
Submission deadline: December 15, 2017.
Late submissions will be disqualified automatically.
Language: The Essay must be in English Language
Essays will be judged based on the following Judging Criteria: (1) Clarity and boldness; (2) Creativity and originality; (3) Persuasive advocacy; (4) Potential for impact.
A panel will review the submissions and select the top Essays.
Winning applicants will be… and winning Essays will be featured on CIAN’s website and Publications.
Winners and honorable mentions will be announced by March 27th, 2018.
Submissions must be original and well-written in English.