Intercontinental Bank has shown deep commitment to the development of the nation’s education sector through State Scholarship schemes and other donations to institutions of higher learning. We are strongly committed to building a world-class educational system as well as developing the intellectual capacity of Nigerian students through laudable projects such as the one we are here to flag of today. We in Intercontinental Bank recognize the fact that, 50 years represents a significant milestone in the history of any nation. It is in this light that the bank, as a responsible corporate citizen, came up with the idea of a national essay competition, not only as our contribution to the nation’s golden jubilee celebrations but also as a way of engaging Nigerian university students intellectually. The essay will seek to engage the participants on a soul-searching adventure on the nation’s journey so far and in the end produce illuminating expose enunciating how far we have gone as a nation, what we have achieved, the pitfalls, and how best to achieve a better Nigeria.
The objectives of the competition which has as its topic: ‘Nigeria: A Nation at 50, The Past, the Future’ are specifically to celebrate with Nigeria and Nigerians at 50 and to create a strong pedestal for getting the input of Nigerian youths into the process of national planning, leadership and nation-building. The overall 50 winners would be recognized as 50th Anniversary STARS and every STAR shall be rewarded with a prize. The overall best essay writer will be rewarded with an educational grant of N500,000, cash prize of N500,000 and one HP mini laptop; the second best will get N300,000 educational grant, N300,000 cash prize and one mini laptop; the third best will get N200,000 educational grant, N200,000 cash prize and a mini laptop while the 4th-50th winners will get one mini laptop each.
The 50 Stars will be unveiled to the world in a ceremony in Lagos during the nation’s 50th Independence Anniversary.
Entries forms for intending participants can be downloaded free here and also in paper format available in all branches of the bank where prospective candidates could pick them. They are returned to the branches from where they will be moved to the Head Office through the 10 regional offices.
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