The Francis & Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation has said that entries are officially open for the 2026 edition of its Annual Essay Competition for undergraduates.
The highly rated foundation said that the topic for this year, “AI, Technology & Education for Nigeria’s Digital Future,” addresses a pivotal moment in the academic history of the nation .
According to the Francis & Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation, “As Artificial Intelligence reshapes global landscapes, the Foundation seeks to spark a critical dialogue on how these tools can be harnessed to foster “smart learning” rather than “smart cheating.”
Continuing, the foundation said, this year”s competition, ” challenges students to explore how innovation can drive development while maintaining academic integrity”.
Giving key details of the 2026 essay competition, the Francis & Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation said Prize money of ₦200,000.00 will be given the each deserving winners.
It said further that to be eligible to participate in the essay competition that students must be full-time undergraduates in designated Nigerian universities, adding that the submission window for entries runs from May 1 to May 30, 2026.
The word count for all essays must be between 2,500 to 3,000 of original work.
According to Gerard Ibhawoh, Chair of the Foundation, “We believe Nigeria’s youth are the architects of our digital destiny.
“This competition provides a platform for them to propose solutions for a balanced, tech-driven future.”
The chair of the foundation advised intending participants to get full requirements and application forms by visiting www.ibhawohfoundation.com or email contact@ibhawohfoundation.com.
