UNDP Undergraduate Essay Competition 2024 for Nigerian Students
Suitably qualified undergraduate students are invited to apply for the UNDP Undergraduate Essay Competition. The students are allowed to share their ideas on how tax policies can help Nigeria achieve its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This competition encourages the students to think about how taxes, trade, and development are connected. It’s also a way for students to learn more about how public money is used to improve the country.
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Requirements and Eligibility Criteria;
- Open to all Nigerian undergraduate students in any discipline, currently enrolled in a recognized university or college in Nigeria.
- Participants must submit a national identification and university ID.
- Applicants should demonstrate strong academic and research skills.
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Application Procedures (How to apply);
Interested UNDP Undergraduate Essay Competition 2025 applicants should complete the online application before the deadline. Please follow these submission guidelines:
- Essay length: 1,500 to 2,000 words
- Language: English
- Format: Typed, double-spaced, and submitted as a PDF
- Original work: Submissions must be original and unpublished. Plagiarism will lead to disqualification. AI-generated content is not allowed.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Relevance: How well the essay aligns with the theme and focuses on the role of taxation in achieving the SDGs in Nigeria.
- Innovation: Originality of ideas and practicality of proposed solutions.
- Analysis: Depth of research, critical thinking, and understanding of the theme.
- Clarity: Structure, coherence, and articulation of arguments.
- Impact: Potential of the recommendations to influence policy and sustainable practices in Nigeria.
- Accountability: How well the essay addresses citizens’ responsibility to the tax system and their role in the social contract through tax participation.
Application Deadline: 1st October 2024
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