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10th Annual Essay Writing Competition In Commemoration of World Environment Day 2026

April 28, 2026 – May 13, 2026

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About This Competition

The Omafuru Foundation, a non-governmental and non-profit organization committed to promoting academic excellence, creativity, and environmental sustainability among young learners, is pleased to announce its 10th Annual Essay Writing Competition for Junior Secondary School students in Delta State, Nigeria. Essay Topic: Environmental Challenges of Rapid Urbanization in Nigeria Eligibility: Open to all Junior Secondary School students in Delta State, Nigeria. All participants must represent a registered school. Individual entries without school affiliation will not be accepted.

10th Annual Essay Writing Competition In Commemoration of World Environment Day 2026 — Competition Flyer

Key Dates

Opens: April 28, 2026
Closes: May 13, 2026

Submission Rules

Min words: 500

Format: PDF document

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Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility information will be published soon. Please check back later or contact the competition administrators for details.

Prizes & Recognition

1st Prize+ Trophy 2nd Prize 3rd Prize

1st Prize: ₦200,000 + Trophy for the winning school 2nd Prize: ₦150,000 3rd Prize: ₦100,000

Judging Criteria

Content Quality

100%

Mechanical Accurate

100%

Expression

100%

Organisation

100%

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Competition History

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134 Essays Submitted

32 Participants

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I submit my essay?

Essays must be submitted through our online portal. Register or log in first, then use the Submit Essay button.

Can I edit my submission after uploading?

Yes — you can edit your submission any time before the competition deadline.

Who can participate?

The competition is open to Junior Secondary School (JSS) students. See the Eligibility tab for full details.