Caritas Nigeria is calling for entries from senior secondary students for its 2025 essay competition. The top three winners will receive cash prizes, and their work will be celebrated during the organization’s 15th anniversary. This post breaks down how to enter and what to expect.
It’s not every day you get a chance to share your thoughts and maybe walk away with ₦300k. So when something like this shows up, you might want to pause and take a closer look.
Caritas Nigeria has rolled out an essay competition for senior secondary school students across the country. It’s part of their 15-year anniversary, and the theme this year touches something deep:
“How can young people in Nigeria be inspired to create a culture or lifestyle of humanitarianism and be champions of social justice?”
What They’re Looking For
This isn’t your average school essay. They want something real. Fresh thoughts. Something personal. They’re calling on students to write from the heart, not from Google or ChatGPT (no offence).
Here’s the catch though — your write-up must:
- Be original (don’t copy your seatmate, please)
- Be unpublished and free of plagiarism
- Stick to 350 words
- Include your full name, your parent or guardian’s phone number, and the contact of your school principal or vice principal
They’re serious about knowing who you are and how to reach you.
Who Can Apply?
The gate is wide open if you’re:
- A student in senior secondary school
- Living anywhere in Nigeria
Public school, private school, day school, boarding school — as long as you’re still in SS1 to SS3, you can go for it.
Prizes for the Top 3
Now, let’s talk money. Three winners will be picked, and they’ll walk away with:
- 🥇 First Prize – ₦300,000
- 🥈 Second Prize – ₦200,000
- 🥉 Third Prize – ₦100,000
Not bad for 350 words, right?
The winners will be celebrated on 25th September 2025, during Caritas Nigeria’s 15th anniversary event. Imagine your name being called out at a national event. Vibes.
How To Send In Your Entry
No long process. Just email your essay to:
CN15thAnniversaryEssays@ccfn.org
That’s it.
No portals, no forms, no drama. Just type your essay, double-check everything, attach it, and hit send.
Deadline to Keep in Mind
The final day to submit is 5th September 2025. Don’t miss it. Even if you finish writing today, maybe sleep on it, revise tomorrow, and send it before the deadline sneaks past.
Final Words
Look, this isn’t just a writing challenge. It’s a chance to speak up. To be heard. And maybe to earn some cash while you’re at it. So grab a pen or keyboard and give it a shot. You’ve got ideas, right? Let the world hear them.
Who knows? Your 350 words might spark something way bigger than you think.
