CIPM Annual Essay Competition

Deadline: Aug 29, 2025

undergraduate

partially funded

Nigeria

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) is inviting undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions to participate in its 2025 essay competition.

📖 About the Competition

This year’s essay topic is:

“Employee Mental Health and Wellness: The Role of HR in Creating a Resilient and Supportive Workplace.”

Opportunity Details:

Date Published: June 10, 2025
Application Deadline: August 29, 2025
Category: Bachelors, Contest, Undergraduate
Opportunity Location: Nigeria
Eligible Applicants: Nigerian undergraduates

Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM)

🎁 Benefits of the Competition

Participants stand a chance to win the following prizes:

First Prize: ₦300,000 + 2 HR books
Second Prize: ₦250,000 + 2 HR books
Third Prize: ₦200,000 + 2 HR books

Additional Benefits:

All-expense-paid trip to the CIPM 2025 International Conference and Exhibition in Abuja
Free student membership with CIPM (if not already a member)
Access to a network of HR professionals

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Open to undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions only.

📝 Application Requirements and Process

To participate in the competition, the following standards must be met:

Essay Guidelines:

Length: Must not exceed 3,000 words
Referencing: APA Style (6th Edition)
Font: Times New Roman, 12-point font size
Formatting: Double line spacing; MS Word format only
Plagiarism: Plagiarized content will result in disqualification

Required Documents:

All entries must include the following items:

A scanned copy of your student ID card from your current institution
A copy of your admission letter to your current institution
One recent passport-sized photograph
Your current telephone number and email address

Submission:

Submit all documents as one Word file to:
essaycompetition@cipmnigeria.org

📅 Application Deadline

The deadline for submission is August 29, 2025.

🌐 Additional Information

For more details, visit the CIPM Annual Essay Competition page.

Good luck to all participants! 🎉

Benefits

First prize: ₦300,000 + 2 HR books
Second prize: ₦250,000 + 2 HR books
Third prize: ₦200,000 + 2 HR books
All expense paid trip to the CIPM 2025 International Conference and Exhibition in Abuja
Free student membership with CIPM (if you’re not already a member)
Access to a network of professionals

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