The Association of Campus Journalists, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), has officially announced the second edition of the ACJOAU-Adejumo Kabir Essay Contest. This year’s competition tackles a critical issue in education: “Student Loan Scheme: A Solution to Persistent Underfunding in Tertiary Education or a Catalyst for Future Economic Strain?”
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Prospective participants, who must be OAU students, must submit their essays, a word count of 1000-1200 alongside a scanned copy of their School ID Card or E-Portal page in separate PDF files to acjoau2015@gmail.com. The email’s subject line should be “ACJOAU-Adejumo Kabir Essay Contest.”
The contest offers cash prizes as follows:
- First Position: N30,000
- Second Position: N20,000
- Third Position: N10,000
Finalists will be selected and announced after the deadline. Prizes for the top 3 entries will be awarded at the 2024 International Campus Journalism Conference which is expected to hold in the first week of May.
This competition provides a platform for students to address economic challenges within the tertiary education sector, offering a pathway towards progress and solutions. For any inquiries or clarifications, individuals can reach out to acjoau2015@gmail.com.
Ajao Oluwatimilehin was the winner at the maiden edition of the contest, with Alimi Azeez coming in as the first runner-up. Notably, medical students have consistently excelled in past edition of the competition, demonstrating their academic excellence and significant contributions to the event.