HELWA FOUNDATION NATIONAL ESSAY COMPETITION 2026

12 days left to apply — deadline 15 Oct 2026

HELWA FOUNDATION NATIONAL ESSAY COMPETITION 2026

FOCUS: National Essay Competition for Female Undergraduates to elevate young female voices in leadership.

THEME: "If I Were President for a Day" If you had 24 hours as President, what ONE problem would you solve? Share an idea that empowers women and girls whilst creating positive change for everyone.

BENEFITS: Total Prize Pool: ₦1,000,000 1st Place: ₦500,000 2nd Place: ₦300,000 3rd Place: ₦200,000

ELIGIBILITY:

Open exclusively to female students aged 18-25
Must be currently enrolled in a Nigerian tertiary institution

TIMELINE:

Applications Open: October 1st, 2026
Application Deadline: Not officially specified (Apply Immediately!)

APPLICATION LINK: https://wearehelwa.org/essay-competition

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