UNDP Undergraduate Essay Competition: Win N1,000,000

The UNDP Undergraduate Essay Competition for 2024 invites Nigerian students to share their ideas on how tax policies can drive progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria.

This competition offers a platform for undergraduates to propose innovative solutions that connect taxation with sustainable development.

Information	Details
Contest	UNDP Essay Competition
Focus	Tax policies, SDGs
First Prize	NGN 1,000,000
Eligibility	Nigerian undergraduates
Deadline	1 October 2024
️ Essay Length	1,500 – 2,000 words
Submission	PDF format, original content
Evaluation	Innovation, relevance, clarity

Competition Theme

Students are encouraged to write on one of the following themes:

Exploring how innovative tax policies can help close the SDGs financing gap in Nigeria.
Investigating how inclusive and sustainable tax systems impact environmental sustainability, the digital economy, and trade.
Strengthening tax systems to combat Illicit Financial Flows for progress towards closing the SDGs financing gap.

Prizes

Winners will receive the following rewards:

First Prize: NGN 1,000,000 and a certificate of recognition.
Second Prize: NGN 750,000 and a certificate of recognition.
Third Prize: NGN 500,000 and a certificate of recognition.

Eligibility

Open to all undergraduate Nigerian students.
Students must be enrolled in a recognized university or college in Nigeria.
Participants need to submit both a national ID and a university student ID.

Submission Guidelines

Essay Length: 1,500 to 2,000 words.
Language: English.
Format: Typed, double-spaced, and submitted in PDF.
Originality: All essays must be original. Plagiarism will lead to disqualification.