The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has announced its 2023 Annual Essay Competition for Nigerian undergraduates.
The competition focuses on the impact of the ‘JAPA’ syndrome on the national economy. Prizes include cash awards, HRM books, networking opportunities, and more.
In a bid to foster intellectual growth and research acumen among Nigerian students, the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has recently announced its 2023 edition of the Annual Essay Competition. This prestigious event beckons students from across Nigerian universities and polytechnics to contribute their insights on a timely and crucial subject matter.
Essay Topic
This year’s essay contest pivots around an intriguing subject: “THE JAPA SYNDROME AND ITS EFFECT ON NATIONAL ECONOMY: THE WAY FORWARD”.
Students are encouraged to delve deep, present empirical evidence, and adhere to international journal standards in their writings.
Eligibility Criteria
Participants must be undergraduates from Nigerian Universities or Polytechnics.
Essays should exhibit originality, empirical rigour, and should be both locally and globally relevant.
Entries should not exceed 3,000 words and must follow the APA referencing style (6th edition).
Use Times New Roman, 12-point font size and maintain a double line spacing. Submissions should be in MS Word format only.
Plagiarism won’t be tolerated; any hint of it will result in immediate disqualification.
Benefits
Winners can look forward to impressive rewards:
1st Prize: N125,000 & 2 HRM books
2nd Prize: N100,000 & 2 HRM books
3rd Prize: N75,000 & 2 HRM books
Additional Perks include:
A pathway to an expansive network of employers.
Complimentary student membership registration with CIPM (for non-members).
An all-expenses-covered trip to the CIPM 2023 International Conference & Exhibition in Abuja.
Documents Required
Essential Documents for Submission:
A valid ID Card from the participant’s institution.
Admission letter from the participant’s institution.
A recent passport-sized photograph.
Current mobile number and e-mail address.
Application procedure and deadline
To enter, participants must scan and compile the above-listed documents along with their essay into a single submission. Entries should be emailed to: essaycompetition@cipmnigeria.org. Application deadline is September 29, 2023.
