NCDMB Undergraduate Essay Competition 2026
Introduction
The NCDMB National Undergraduate Essay Competition 2026 gives Nigerian undergraduate students an opportunity to showcase their research, writing, analytical, and creative skills. The competition promotes awareness of the Nigerian Content initiative and encourages students to contribute to local capacity development in the oil and gas industry.
Scholarship Overview
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Degree Level | Undergraduate |
| Funding Type | Cash Prize & Awards |
| Deadline | September 26, 2026 |
About the Scholarship
The NCDMB National Undergraduate Essay Competition is organized by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to promote awareness of the Nigerian Content initiative and encourage Nigerian students to contribute to local capacity development in the oil and gas industry.
The 2026 competition focuses on the topic “Promoting Manufacturing for Sustainable Local Content Development.” It provides undergraduate students in Nigeria with an opportunity to demonstrate their research, writing, analytical, and creative abilities while competing for cash prizes and other awards.
Scholarship Benefits
- ₦1,000,000 cash prize for the first-place winner.
- ₦700,000 cash prize for the second-place winner.
- ₦500,000 cash prize for the third-place winner.
- Each of the top 10 national finalists will receive a laptop.
- The winning essay will be published in NCDMB's in-house magazine, Local Content Digest.
- Opportunity to gain recognition through a national essay competition.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to Nigerian students.
- Applicants must be 100–200 level students.
- Applicants must be studying at a public or private tertiary institution in Nigeria.
- Students from universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education are eligible.
- Applicants must submit an original essay specifically written for the competition.
- Applicants must provide either a letter of admission or a signed letter of attestation from their Head of Department (HOD).
- Late submissions will not be considered.
- Hardcopy submissions will not be accepted.
Required Documents
- Original essay manuscript written specifically for the competition.
- Letter of admission or a signed letter of attestation from the applicant's Head of Department (HOD).
- Any accompanying documents required during the online submission process.
How to Apply
- Press the Apply Now button below to access the official scholarship page.
- Visit the official NCDMB Essay Competition website.
- Register for an account on the competition portal.
- Prepare your essay based on the 2026 topic: “Promoting Manufacturing for Sustainable Local Content Development.”
- Ensure that your essay is original and meets the competition requirements.
- Upload either your letter of admission or a signed letter of attestation from your HOD.
- Submit your completed manuscript and accompanying documents before the September 26, 2026 deadline.
- Applications will be assessed based on clarity of expression, spelling and grammar, originality of thought, depth of analysis, relevance to the industry, and conformity with the contest rules.
