Deadline: 26-Jul-2023
The Restored Heart Foundation is seeking applications for the Young Historian Competition to promote Nigerian history amongst young Nigerians specifically students studying in Nigeria Universities to create a path of history awareness with a burning desire to uphold the values and strong leadership skills cutting across all fairs of life.
It is obvious to note that the younger generation is beginning to lose touch with Nigerian history which is/will affect the social-political existence of Nigeria and her people. The competition is to bring together wider knowledge and awareness within and outside Nigeria to create a mindset of consciousness with the younger generation. The Young Historian Competition is an annual inter-universities competition.
Objectives
- Provide a platform for young people to understand Nigeria and African history through healthy rivalry.
- To create a sense of belonging for every young citizen.
- Create a spirit of nationalism amongst students and young people by revealing the struggles and progress of the country in times past.
- Develop an advocacy tool to enhance the promotion of Nigerian and African history across primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
Prize Details
- The winner of the competition will walk away with NGN 500,000;
- 5-day trip to Kenya;
- One year data bundle and campus ambassadorial deal from Digipipa;
- One year subscription on career paddy, amongst others.
- There will be prizes for the first and second runners-up.
Eligibility Criteria
- Anyone between the age of 18- 30, currently studying in a state, private or federal university in Nigeria is eligible to participate in the competition.
- Every Undergraduate student is eligible, irrespective of their discipline.
- The competition has five (5) stages namely, the intra-regionals, inter-regionals, quarter finals, semifinals and the grand finale.
- The competition would be a combination of both the virtual and physical experience. The quarter finals down to the grand finale will be held at various states in the country.
For more information, visit Restored Heart Foundation.