Apply For EFCC Essay Competition 2024 (Win Up To N800,000 Cash Prize)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is excited to announce the 2nd edition of its annual essay competition, starting on Thursday, August 8, 2024. This competition is open to all students in secondary and tertiary institutions, with substantial cash prizes for the winners.
EFCC Essay Competition 2024
Tertiary Category:
- Write on this topic: Using Technology for Social Good: How Digital Skills Can Be Leveraged to Promote Transparency in Governance.
Participants in this category are expected to write an original essay of about 1,500 words. The essays should explore how technological skills can address social and environmental issues, such as developing apps for healthcare or education, analyzing data for social justice causes, or creating digital tools for environmental sustainability. Judging will focus on originality and the logical presentation of ideas.
Secondary Category:
- Write on this topic: Exploring Alternatives to Cybercrimes for Sustainable Development.
Secondary school students are required to compose an essay around 1,000 words in length. These essays need to present clear and creative alternatives to cybercrimes, showcasing how young people can use their energy and creativity in positive online pursuits like digital art, music, writing, or entrepreneurship. Judges will primarily focus on how clear and original the proposed solutions are.
Submission Guidelines
- Word Count: 1,500 words for tertiary category and 1,000 words for secondary category.
- Formatting: Double-spaced, Font size 14, Century Gothic.
- Deadline: Submissions must be sent between Thursday, August 8, 2024, and Monday, September 9, 2024.
- Email: Entries should be emailed to info@efcc.gov.ng.
Conditions
- Eligibility: Only students from secondary and tertiary institutions are eligible. Children and wards of EFCC personnel cannot participate.
- Originality: Any entry suspected of being AI-assisted will be disqualified.
Awards and Prizes
Winners will be invited to the Cybercrime Summit, planned for October 2024, to receive their awards.
Tertiary Category:
- 1st Place: N800,000
- 2nd Place: N500,000
- 3rd Place: N300,000
Secondary Category:
- 1st Place: N700,000
- 2nd Place: N400,000
- 3rd Place: N300,000
Conclusion
This essay competition by the EFCC not only encourages academic excellence but also aims to inspire young minds to think critically about significant social issues. It offers a platform for students to showcase their innovative ideas and contribute to the betterment of society through the use of digital skills and alternative approaches to cybercrimes.
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