NSE Annual Essay Competition and
Scholarship
Course(s) Offered: Essay writing
Course Level: Secondary school
Provider: Nig. Stock Exchange
Country to Write in: Nigeria
Essay Description
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is pleased to announce the commencement of the 14th edition of its annual Essay Competition i.e. the 2015 Essay Competition.
Course(s) Offered: Essay writing
Course Level: Secondary school
Provider: Nig. Stock Exchange
Country to Write in: Nigeria
Essay Description
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is pleased to announce the commencement of the 14th edition of its annual Essay Competition i.e. the 2015 Essay Competition.
The NSE Essay Competition, themed “Building a
Sustainable Capital Market“, is one of the Exchange’s financial literacy
and inclusion initiatives aimed at building a financially savvy generation.
Eligibility
a). The Competition is open to students in Senior Secondary Schools ONLY.
b). Rules for participating in the NSE Essay Competition:
a). The Competition is open to students in Senior Secondary Schools ONLY.
b). Rules for participating in the NSE Essay Competition:
- 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 competitions entry form and complete all the mandatory fields.
- Maximum word-count is 1000 words
- Entries will be disqualified if they fail to meet these requirements
Eligible groups
Citizens of Nigeria
Participating Institutions
All accredited secondary schools in Nigeria
Essay Topic
14th edition topic (2015):
Explain the importance of financial education and describe how The Nigerian Stock Exchange can help you become financially savvy.
Citizens of Nigeria
Participating Institutions
All accredited secondary schools in Nigeria
Essay Topic
14th edition topic (2015):
Explain the importance of financial education and describe how The Nigerian Stock Exchange can help you become financially savvy.
PREVIOUS YEARS ESSAY TOPICS
13th edition topic (2014):
“Understanding the activities of the Nigerian capital market is important for today’s youth”. Discuss
13th edition topic (2014):
“Understanding the activities of the Nigerian capital market is important for today’s youth”. Discuss
Number of awards
There will be three top winners and schools awards; and also several consolation prizes. Please see below
Essay benefits
1). 1st PLACE AND SCHOOL AWARD -
- Student:
- N250,000 worth of shares
- N500,000 scholarship fund for university education
- Laptop
- Certificate of achievement
- Headline daily NSE (Market close) Closing Gong ceremony
- School:
- Trophy
- Three PCs and a printer
2). 2nd PLACE AND SCHOOL
AWARD
- Student:
- N200,000 worth of shares
- N400,000 scholarship fund for university education
- Laptop
- Certificate of achievement
- Participate in a Closing Gong ceremony
- School:
- Trophy
- Two PCs and a printer
3). 3rd PLACE AND SCHOOL
AWARD
- Student:
- N150,000 worth of shares
- N300,000 scholarship fund for university education
- Tablet
- Certificate of achievement
- Participate in a Closing Gong ceremony
- School:
- Trophy
- A PC and a printer
4). CONSOLATION PRIZES
- 7 Mini Laptops for 7 National Winners
Method of Application
Interested and qualified applicants should download the 2015 Essay Competition Form from the official website.
Applicants should send in their completed entry form/essay via e-mail to: essay@nse.com.ng. Or, submit their essay online via the official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TheNigerianStockExchange (active link is below).
DEADLINES:
All applications must be submitted on or before October 30, 2015
PLEASE NOTE:
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.
The Nigerian Stock Exchange services the largest economy in Africa and is championing the development of Africa’s financial markets. The NSE, a registered company limited by guarantee, was founded in 1960 and it is licensed under the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) and regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria. The Exchange offers listing and trading services, licensing services, market data solutions, ancillary technology services and more.
Application Deadline: 30 October 2015
Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY Nigerians)
Interested and qualified applicants should download the 2015 Essay Competition Form from the official website.
Applicants should send in their completed entry form/essay via e-mail to: essay@nse.com.ng. Or, submit their essay online via the official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TheNigerianStockExchange (active link is below).
DEADLINES:
All applications must be submitted on or before October 30, 2015
PLEASE NOTE:
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.
The Nigerian Stock Exchange services the largest economy in Africa and is championing the development of Africa’s financial markets. The NSE, a registered company limited by guarantee, was founded in 1960 and it is licensed under the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) and regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria. The Exchange offers listing and trading services, licensing services, market data solutions, ancillary technology services and more.
Application Deadline: 30 October 2015
Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY Nigerians)
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