The primary objective of this competition is to engage secondary school students from across Nigeria in critical thinking and reflection on cybersecurity and digital safety issues. By inviting them to express their thoughts through essays, we aim to:
- Foster Awareness: Raise awareness about the significance of cybersecurity in the digital age.
- Empower Knowledge: Equip students with essential knowledge and skills to protect themselves online.
- Encourage Creativity: Promote creative thinking and innovative solutions for cybersecurity challenges.
- Recognize Talent: Recognize and reward exceptional young writers and thinkers.
- Must be a secondary school student (SSS 1 - SSS3) in Nigeria
- Must submit a scanned copy of your handwritten essay (750 words MAX)
- Must submit a passport photograph
- Must submit a scanned copy of a means of identification (birth certificate, National ID, or international passport)
- Incomplete and/or duplicate entries will be disqualified.
- Essays written by AI and Chatbots will be disqualified.
How to Apply
- Applicants must upload a handwritten essay (not more than 750 words) on the portal
1st Position
₦100,000
2st Position
₦50,000
3rd Position
₦30,000
Entries received for the competition will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of judges made up of industry leaders and cybersecurity lecturers from reputable Nigerian Universities. Their wealth of knowledge and experience will ensure a fair and rigorous evaluation process.
Essays will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Content: Clarity of thought, relevance to the topic, and depth of analysis.
Originality: Creativity in presenting ideas and unique perspectives.
Presentation: Organization, structure, grammar, and writing style.
Relevance: Alignment with the theme and practicality of proposed solutions.
Competition Launch: 2nd October, 2023.
Essay Submission Deadline: 18th October, 2023.
Judging Period: 18th to 23rd October 2023.
Announcement of Winners: 24th October, 2023.