Deadline: 30-Sep-2025
Are you a secondary school student in Nigeria with a passion for writing and ideas that can shape the future? This is your chance to shine!
To mark International E-Waste Day (IEWD) 2025, EPRON and its partner organizations are inviting Junior and Senior Secondary School students (JSS1–3 & SSS1–3) across Nigeria to take part in the IEWD 2025 Essay Competition.
This competition not only motivates young people to think critically about global environmental challenges but also inspires them to see how Nigeria can play a role in advancing solutions for resource recovery and a just transition. By linking education with sustainability, the initiative empowers students to become future leaders in environmental stewardship.
The first-place winner will receive a cash prize along with a school support grant, while the second-place winner will be awarded tablet devices. The third-place position will be recognized with books and other educational materials, encouraging continuous learning. The competition is open to Junior and Senior Secondary School students (JSS1–3 and SSS1–3).
The competition provides students with an opportunity to engage deeply with the themes of sustainability, circular economy, and urban mining while showcasing their writing and critical thinking skills. Both junior and senior students will address crucial issues that link environmental sustainability to resource management and renewable energy.
Participants are encouraged to present well-researched and original essays that reflect their understanding of the selected topics. Submissions must be carefully prepared, typed, and presented in either Word or PDF format. Each student is allowed only one entry, ensuring fairness and giving every participant an equal chance to shine.
Securing critical raw materials for off-grid renewable energy equipment by advancing circular economy and advancing a just transition through urban mining to secure critical raw materials are the themes of the competition. Essays must be original and written in English, with only one entry allowed per student. Each essay should be 750 words in length, typed, and submitted in either Word or PDF format, and all entries must be free from plagiarism. The deadline for submission is 30th September, 2025.
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