Zeribe Nwosu Foundation (ZNF) Annual Essay Competition 2025

Do you like writing and want to win money?

The Zeribe Nwosu Foundation (ZNF) is holding an essay competition for students in Nigeria.

This competition is open for essays about how working with others can help you get ahead in your job.

You must show why teamwork matters and give clear examples.

Keep reading to know how to enter, win prizes, and follow all the rules.

ESSAY TITLE: THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATION IN CAREER ADVANCEMENT.

Prizes You Can Win

You can win different prizes if your essay is one of the best:

• First place: ₦100,000
• Second place: ₦75,000
• Third place: ₦50,000
• Honourable mentions: Two winners, ₦25,000 each

If you cheat or copy from others or use AI tools, your essay will not win anything.

Who Can Take Part

To enter, you must meet these rules:

1. You must study at a university in Nigeria, whether government-owned or private.
2. If you finish your National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme by 31 May 2025, you cannot join.
3. Only one essay can be sent per student.
4. You must follow all rules given for writing your essay.
5. You must use the online form given to submit your essay—do not send emails.

How to Write Your Essay

Your essay must follow these rules exactly:

• Write no more than 2,000 words.
• Use Arial font, size 12, with lines spaced at 1.5.

When writing your essay, clearly show:

• Why working with other people is good for your career.
• What good things can happen when you work together.
• What problems you may face if you do not work well with others.
• Give real-life examples from jobs, studies, or projects.

The judges want your writing to be neat, clear, and easy to read.

How to Submit Your Essay

You can send your essay online using this ZNF essay competition 2025 submission form.

Make sure your essay meets all the rules before sending it.

Dates to Remember

Keep these important dates in mind:

• Last day to send essays – 31 May 2025
• Winners announced – 1 August 2025

Make sure you send your essay before the deadline.

How Essays Are Judged

Every essay will be checked by two judges, who will give points as shown:

• Following essay rules: 10%
• Good order and flow: 10%
• Clearly telling good points of working together: 20%
• Clearly telling the problems when not working together: 25%
• Using strong examples from real life: 10%
• No spelling or grammar mistakes: 15%
• Ending your essay well: 10%

If your essay copies from someone else or uses AI, it will not count.

Winners’ Essays Published Online

Winning essays will appear online, so everyone can read them and learn from your great ideas.

Start thinking about how teamwork helps you, and get writing now!