Jemila Abubakar Memorial 2023 Essay Competition for Nigerian Students
The Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition invites Nigerian undergraduate students each year to engage in discussions about mental health. This annual competition honors the memory of Jemila Abubakar, the forward-thinking founder of the Asido Foundation, who, regrettably, succumbed to a minor illness in 2020.
Individuals experiencing mental disorders should no longer endure a lack of access to high-quality care or remain uninformed about how and where to seek help. It is imperative to safeguard and uphold their personal dignity and human rights consistently. Shame and stigma surrounding mental illness should be no more prevalent than those associated with physical ailments.
The Asido Foundation operates as a nonprofit mental health advocacy charity, dedicated to furnishing evidence-based information and customized advocacy initiatives and interventions. Its overarching goal is to address the substantial mental health needs of the Nigerian population in the long term.
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Contest Summary:
Company/Organisation(s): Asido Foundation
Program Type: Essay Competition
Program Location: Nigeria
Program Duration: Not Stated
Available Slot: Several
Basic Qualifications: Undergraduate
Nationality: Nigerians
Requirement and Eligibility Criteria for the Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition:
- Must be an undergraduate of any tertiary institution in Nigeria
- Must be able to provide evidence of studentship.
- Must sign the Asido Foundation’s Unashamed pledge (asidofoundation.com/unashamed)
Benefits for the Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition:
- The top 15 winners will receive certificates and become mentees in the JAME 2024 Fellowship program.
1st place: #200,000
2nd place: #150,000
3rd place: #100,000
- Winners will be announced on the January 2024 Edition of Interactive Monthly
- Community Engagement Series (IMCE).
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Application Procedures for the Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition (How to apply):
Prospective participants are encouraged to follow the provided link to complete the application procedures. Here are the entry guidelines: Essays should have a word count ranging from a minimum of 750 to a maximum of 1500 words. To submit your entry, visit the following link: bit.ly/JAME2024. Ensure to include a scanned copy of a recent passport photograph, proof of studentship, and your signed Unashamed pledge certificate. Please note that submitting an AI-generated essay or engaging in any form of plagiarism will lead to immediate disqualification
Application Deadline: December 3, 2023
For more information visit the official website
