Call For Applications: SystemSpecs Annual Essay Competition For Young Nigerians
The SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) is back, offering primary and secondary school students in Nigeria aged 9-16 an opportunity to showcase their innovative ideas for solving national problems using technology. Here are the details:
Objective: The competition aims to stimulate the minds of young Nigerians and facilitate capacity development for the ICT industry in Nigeria, focusing on addressing everyday problems through innovative solutions.
Topic: “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology”
Eligibility:
- Primary and secondary school children in Nigeria aged 9 to 16.
- Junior category (ages 9 to 12) submit a maximum of 1,000 words.
- Senior category (ages 13 to 16) submit a maximum of 1,500 words.
Benefits:
- Winners will receive exciting prizes including a high-capacity laptop, top-notch headphones, a portable laptop stand, a smart wristwatch, internet data for one year, and more.
How to Apply:
- Submit your essay in English.
- Each participant is allowed to submit only one entry.
- Ensure your submission is original; plagiarism will not be tolerated.
- Your entry must be endorsed by an accredited school official, parent, or legal guardian.
Deadline: April 12, 2024.
Interested and qualified applicants can apply through the provided link here.
This competition provides a platform for young Nigerian students to contribute their ideas towards protecting children from the risks of online technology, while also offering them the opportunity to win exciting prizes. Don’t miss the deadline—April 12, 2024!