Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition 2025/2026 is ON [UPDATED]

Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition for 2025/2026 is Ongoing. The deadline to submit an entry is 14th December, 2025. See details below.

The Asido Foundation (AF) is a not-for-profit charity organization that seeks to counter the ocean of ignorance around mental health by providing evidence – based information, and engaging in advocacy and intervention activities aimed at improving the mental health needs of the Nigerian population.

Ms Jemila Abubakar was the pioneer Project Manager of the Asido Foundation.

She was an awesome treasure to have. In terms of commitment, creativity, passion, a strong desire to help other human beings. Sadly, they lost her after a brief illness in July 2020.

The Asido Foundation plans to keep her memory alive through an Annual Essay Competition for undergraduates of all Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria.

The theme will always be on a topical mental health issue.

THEME

Mental Health and Career Adaptability in a Dynamic Work Environment

ELIGIBILITY

• Must be an undergraduate of any tertiary institution in Nigeria
• Must be able to provide evidence of studentship
• Must sign the Asido Foundation’s Unashamed pledge (asidofoundation.com/unashamed)

ENTRY GUIDELINES

• Essay word count should range from a minimum of 750 and a maximum of 1500 words
• Please go to this link to submit your entry: bit.ly/JAME2026
• Kindly attach a scanned copy of a recent passport photograph, evidence of studentship and the certificate of your signed Unashamed pledge

Prizes
1st place: ₦200,000
2nd place: ₦150,000
3rd place: ₦100,000

Note:

Essay Guidelines

Students are encouraged to craft thoughtful essays with a word count ranging from a minimum of 750 words to a maximum of 1500 words. When submitting entries, they should follow these steps:

• Visit the submission link for more information and submission details.
• Attach a scanned copy of a recent passport photograph.
• Include evidence of current studentship
• Upload a signed “Unashamed pledge.”

PRIZES

• 1st place- N200,000
• 2nd place- N150,000
• 3rd place- N100,000

Additionally, the top 15 entries will gain invaluable insights and guidance through the mentorship program.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

To apply, Send word document format to 

Entries should be 70% original as they will be checked for plagiarism .

Kindly attach your passport photograph, evidence of studentship and your certificate of having taken the Unashamed pledge. (asidofoundation.com/unashamed)

DEADLINE

Closing Date: Deadline for submission of entries: 11:59 PM WAT, 14th December, 2025

• Top 15 entries would be awarded a certificate of and will be enrolled as JAME 2026 Fellowship Mentees
• Hurry, as the submission deadline is 14th December, 2025.

Important Notes:

• Top 15 entries would be awarded certificates and enrolled as JAME 2026 Fellowship Mentees
• Winners will be announced on our January 2026 Special Edition of the Interactive Monthly Community Engagement Series (IMCE)

For sponsorship and other enquiries, kindly contact
+234 818 077 7458 | [email protected]
[Social media icons] @asidofoundation | t.me/asidofoundation

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