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Application Deadline: October 14, 2016
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (The NSE or The Exchange) is pleased to announce the commencement of its 2016 edition of the NSE Essay Competition for students in Senior Secondary Schools in all states of the federation. The topic for this year’s edition is “What is the biggest obstacle to saving and investing money and how can The Nigerian Stock Exchange help”.
Essay Topic:
What is the biggest obstacle to saving and investing money and how can The Nigerian Stock Exchange help?
Rules
- The Competition is open to only students in Senior Secondary Schools
- Entries must be written in English and be the original work of the writer
- Entrants must submit essay on the entry form and complete all the mandatory fields
- The maximum word-counts are 1000 words
- Entries will be disqualified if they fail to meet these requirements
Notes for Guidance
- Entries must be the original work of the writer. This does not rule out input or assistance from others
- Entrants are encouraged to be creative in their response to the topic
- Award-winning entrants are expected to show originality, focus on topic and competent use of English as a written language. This includes correct spelling, a good standard of punctuation and neat presentation
Prizes:
| Recipient | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
| Student
|
*N250,000 worth of shares
*N500,000 scholarship fund for university education * Laptop * Certificate of achievement * Headline Closing Gong ceremony at the NSE |
*N200,000 worth of shares
*N400,000 scholarship fund for university education * Laptop * Certificate of achievement * Participation in a Closing Gong Ceremony at the NSE |
*N150,000 worth of shares
*N300,000 scholarship fund for university education *Laptop * Certificate of achievement * Participation in a Closing Gong Ceremony at the NSE |
| School | *Trophy
* Three PCs and a printer |
*Trophy
* Two PCs and a printer |
*Trophy
* A PC and a printer |
Consolation Prizes: 7 Mini Laptops for 7 National winners
How to Enter:
- Click here to download the 2016 Essay Competition form
- Send your completed entry form/essay via e-mail to [email protected] or submit your essay online at www.facebook.com/TheNigerianStockExchange.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the NSE Essay Competition
2 comments
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