Are you a student with a knack for writing and a passion for technology or social good? The EFCC annual essay competition for students 2024 is your chance to shine and win exciting prizes!
Categories and Topics
The competition is open to students in both secondary and tertiary institutions. Here are the details for each category:
Tertiary Category
Topic: “Using Technology for Social Good: How Digital Skills Can Be Leveraged to Promote Transparency in Governance.”
Participants in this category should write an essay of about 1,500 words. The essay should focus on the innovative use of technology to address social and environmental challenges, such as developing apps for healthcare or education, analyzing data for social justice causes, or creating digital tools for environmental sustainability.
Secondary Category
Topic: “Exploring Alternatives to Cybercrimes for Sustainable Development.”
Participants in the secondary category should submit an essay of about 1,000 words. The essay should clearly present original alternatives to cybercrimes and explain how young people can direct their energy and creativity into positive online activities, such as digital art, music, writing, or entrepreneurship.
Submission Guidelines for EFCC Annual Essay Competition for Students 2024
- Word Count: Approximately 1,500 words for the tertiary category and 1,000 words for the secondary category.
- Formatting: Double-spaced, Font 14 (Century Gothic).
- Submission Email: info@efcc.gov.ng
Submission Period: From Thursday, August 8, 2024, to Monday, September 9, 2024. Winners will be invited to Abuja for the award presentation during the Cybercrime Summit tentatively scheduled for October 2024.
Prizes
Six winners (three from each category) will receive the following prizes:
Tertiary Category:
- Winner: N800,000
- First runner-up: N500,000
- Second runner-up: N300,000
Secondary Category:
- Winner: N700,000
- First runner-up: N400,000
- Second runner-up: N300,000
Important Notes
- AI-assisted entries will be disqualified.
- Children and wards of EFCC personnel are not eligible to participate.
Join the Competition for EFCC Annual Essay Competition for Students 2024
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your writing skills and innovative ideas. Participate in the EFCC essay competition and make a difference with your words.