Link To Apply For The ITET Gem Essay Competition 2025

Nigeria’s youth population represents over 60% of the total population, making them the nation’s most valuable resource.

However, young Nigerians face significant challenges, including limited access to quality education, high unemployment, and inadequate entrepreneurial support. Without targeted policies, Nigeria risks losing its youth potential.

The ITET Gem Foundation is committed to empowering Nigerian youth by amplifying their voices and driving change.

This year’s essay competition invites young Nigerians to propose a transformative policy to unlock youth potential and drive national progress.

The topic of this year’s ITET Gem essay competition is “A Youth-Focused Policy for Maximizing Nigeria’s Potential.”

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ITET Gem Foundation Essay Competition Summary

Type: Contest
Sponsor: ITET GEM Foundation
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Benefit: Cash Prizes
Deadline: May 19, 2025

Awards

First prize: N200,000.00
Second prize: N150,000.00
Third prize: N100,000.00

Criterias for the 2025 ITET Gem Foundation Essay Competition

Be Nigerian and reside in Nigeria.
Be below 18 years of age at the time of submission.
Be reachable by phone (either their own or a guardian’s number). If a student does not have a phone, the alternate contact will be utilized.
Have access to an email account for submission.
Be a registered SS1, SS2, or SS3 student in a recognized secondary school. are also eligible to apply.

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Essay entries should be between 500 and 750 words and should include:

A description of a major challenge Nigerian youth face today.
A detailed proposal of a policy that directly addresses this challenge.
A discussion on how the policy can be implemented effectively.
An analysis of the potential impact of the policy on Nigerian youth and the country’s future.

Application Procedures for the 2025 ITET Gem Foundation Essay Competition

To apply for the ITET Gem Essay Competition,

Submit a 500-750 word essay on the topic “A Youth-Focused Policy for Maximizing Nigeria’s Potential.”
Email your essay to: admin@itetgemfoundation.com on or before 19th May, 11:59 PM (West
African Time/Nigerian Time).
Essay must be in Microsoft word format. Entries not in this format and submitted through other channels will not be accepted.

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Ensure your submission includes the following information:

Full Name (Surname first)
Gender
Phone Number (if unavailable, alternate contact will be used)
Email Contact (if unavailable, alternate contact will be used)
Alternate Contact and Relationship (e.g., father, mother, sibling, teacher, etc.)
Name of School Attending with Location
School Contact Info (Phone and Address)
One Referee (Non-Family Member) with Contact Details

These additional details do not count towards the word limit.

Deadline: May 19, 2025