Soaring Within Empowerment Foundation (SOWEF) Essay 2025
The Soaring Within Empowerment Foundation (SOWEF) Essay Competition 2025 invites Senior Secondary School students across Nigeria to share their ideas and critical thinking skills through writing. This year’s topic, “The Role of Education in Nigeria and the Emerging Influence of Social Media on Its Future,” offers students a chance to reflect on how learning and digital spaces are shaping their generation.
Eligibility Criteria
The competition is open to SS3 students in Nigeria. Each participant is required to submit an original, well-researched essay of no more than 1,000 words. The focus is on thoughtful writing that shows understanding and creativity.
Prizes and Recognition
The Soaring Within Empowerment Foundation (SOWEF) has arranged rewarding prizes to celebrate outstanding performance and inspire participation:
- 1st Prize: ₦200,000
- 2nd Prize: ₦150,000
- 3rd Prize: ₦100,000
- Top 20 Finalists: Full JAMB sponsorship
- Top 10 Winners: Additional gifts and mentorship opportunities
These rewards aim to motivate students to express their views confidently and develop stronger writing skills.
Submission Process
Participants can send their entries by email to essaycompetition@soaringwithin.org or submit through the official competition portal.
Submission Deadline: 12 noon on October 27, 2025
Important dates to note:
- Top 50 Announcement: November 5, 2025
- Grand Finale: December 5, 2025
Why the SOWEF Essay Competition Matters
The Soaring Within Empowerment Foundation (SOWEF) Essay Competition creates space for young Nigerians to express opinions about the nation’s education system and the influence of social media. Through this platform, students can improve their research and writing abilities while gaining exposure to new ideas.
Each essay adds to a growing conversation about how education can better prepare youth for the digital future. The competition continues to inspire confidence and intellectual growth among students who wish to make a difference.
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