Secondary school competitions in Nigeria are a way of promoting literacy in every Nigerian student by rewarding learning with amazing prizes and scholarships. So if you are a student in any of the secondary schools in Nigeria, below is the list of competitions in Nigeria you can submit your entries.
Their List
(1) Cowbell competition: Cowbell has been involved in the sponsorship of Mathematics competitions in Secondary Schools in Nigeria. Our objectives have remained the same over these years, as we believe in the total development of the Nigerian Child. The champions in both categories received their prize money of N2 million each with an all-expense paid educational excursion abroad; while the first and second runners-up in both categories got N1.5 million and N1 million respectively.
(2) Nigeria Spelling Bee: The competition is aimed at improving learning, both towards spelling and comprehension of concepts. Spellers are actively engaged in building communication & public speaking skills and self-esteem. Champion prize is ₦1,000,000.00 in Scholarship (Senior) and ₦500,000.00 in Scholarship (Junior).
(3) InterswitchSPAK: Its objective is to create a vehicle that is genuinely interested in the growth, development, and well-being of African students and teachers through various interventions including scholarship schemes for outstanding STEM students. Up for grabs is a total of N12.5 million worth of tertiary scholarship prizes for the top 3 students in the competition.
(4) NTIC/NMC Mathematics Competition: NTIC and NMC are putting a great effort to seed the love of mathematics in pupils’ hearts. However, they are not the only ones who have branded this excellent product; we owe thousands of pupils, teachers, and parents all around Nigeria who are contributing to this festival with their efforts and enthusiasm. The first prize is N400,000, the second prize is N300,000, and the third prize is N200,000
(4) The Nigerian Mathematics and Sciences Olympiad: It is an annual competition organized by the Centre aimed at identifying and developing young talents in Mathematical Sciences who may eventually represent Nigeria at the International Olympiads. The Centre selects/sponsors only students who meet the cut-off mark for the International Olympiads, secures admission/scholarship for students who get medals at both the National and International levels, and International and National Medalist are given scholarships at no cost to the parents or nations of the participants. (https://www.nmc.edu.ng/)
(5) National IT Whizkids Competition: The Information Technology Whizkids Competition (IT Whizkids) is to stimulate the interest and passion of young minds in Information Technology. The competition is organized by the Nigeria Computer Society and other partners for Secondary school students. First Prize (N100,000), Second Prize (N75,000.00), Third Prize (N50,000.00).
(6) Bishop Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for Senior Secondary School Students in Nigeria is an annual competition that is open from the 26th of March to the 1st of June. The competition is sponsored by Bishop (Dr.) Mike Okonkwo who is the Bishop presiding over The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM). To submit essays for the competition, send them via email to the email address essay@trem.org or send the mail to TREM International Headquarters, Obanikoro / Anthony-Oke Bus Stop, Lagos.
(6) MTN Spelling Bee: This competition aims to help students in Nigeria, improve their English spelling and vocabulary.
