FITC 2020 Youth Connect Essay Challenge for African Undergraduate Students

The FITC Youth Connect Essay Challenge is organized to harness the creativity and innovation mindset of the African youth in promoting growth and development in Africa. The objective is to develop in undergraduate students the habit of contributing to national and global issues, as well as providing policymakers with an accessible perspective. It aims to promote excellence and knowledge amongst young minds, putting them in the shoes of game changers and problem solvers, in the African Landscape and the world at large.

• Table of Content
• About FITC
• FITC Youth Connect Essay Challenge
• Aim and Benefits of FITC Youth Connect Essay Challenge
• Requirements for FITC Youth Connect Essay Challenge Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About FITC

FITC was established in 1981 as a Limited by Guarantee not for profit professional services organisation, based on the Company’s Act of 1968. It was created in response to the recommendations of the Pius Okigbo Committee, which was set-up by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 1976, to review the Nigerian financial system. FITC’s Institutional Members are members of the Nigerian Banker’s Committee, comprises of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation and all licensed banks in Nigeria.... read more... continue reading

FITC Youth Connect Essay Challenge

Application Deadline	31 Aug 2020
Country to study
Type	Contest
Sponsor	FITC
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of FITC Youth Connect Essay Challenge

• Winner – $1,000 + Laptop + Leadership Certification Programme + 1-year Mentorship Programme
• 1st runner up – $500 + Laptop + 1-year Mentorship Programme
• 2nd runner up – Laptop + 1-year Mentorship Programme

Requirements for FITC Youth Connect Essay Challenge Qualification

• This Essay is open to undergraduates from all tertiary institutions in Africa
• Essay can be in English or French and must not exceed 1000 words.
• Entrants are expected to show originality, creativity, clarity and focus on the topic
• Essays must be original and unpublished. Plagiarized entries will be disqualified.
• Essays must be written by one person. Co- written essays will not be accepted.
• One entry per person.
• Entries will be disquali?ed if they fail to meet these requirements

Application Deadline

August 31, 2020

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to FITC on fitc-ng.com to apply

All entries should be submitted online. Fill your details on the registration page and follow the required steps.

To submit your essay, click here

For more details, visit FITC website