2026 Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition (JAME) for Undergraduates in Nigeria

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Asido Foundation Nigeria 2026

Information

The Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition (JAME) is an annual national essay competition organized by the Asido Foundation in honour of Jemila Abubakar. It engages Nigerian undergraduates in mental health advocacy, providing a platform to express ideas, share perspectives, and promote awareness. The competition offers recognition, financial rewards, and mentorship, with a focus on mental health advocacy and undergraduate engagement.

Benefits

Prize money for top winners, certificates of achievement, admission into the JAME Fellowship Programme (mentorship for top 15), national recognition, and mentorship opportunities.

Eligibility

Open to undergraduates in any course of study at a Nigerian tertiary institution.

Application

Submit an essay within specified word count via the provided application link (Google Forms).

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Opportunity Details

TypeCompetition

OrganiserAsido Foundation

LocationNigeria

Dates November 14, 2025 – December 14, 2025

Study level Bachelor / Undergraduate

Open toNigeria only

Open to all subjects Health / Medicine Psychology

Other editions of this programme

2025 Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition 2025
Deadline December 6, 2024

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