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15-year old girl wins UBA Foundation’s 2022 National Essay Competition

Uba foundation’s national essay competition has been taken to other african countries.

15-year-old Usongobong Paul, from Akwa-Ibom State, has emerged as the overall winner of the 2022 edition of the UBA Foundation Annual National Essay Competition (NEC).

Usongobong, a student of Federal Government Girls College Ikot- Obio Itong, Akwa-Ibom, beat 11 other finalists to clinch the best prize at the competition, which had over 5,000 entries from students of senior secondary schools across the country.

UBA Foundation is the CSR arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. The foundation as a scholarship programme is currently in its 12th year.

Benefits:  She was announced as the winner of a scholarship worth N5m to study in any African university of her choice, as well as a brand-new state-of-the-art laptop among other goodies at the NEC 2022 Grand Finale, which was held at the Tony Elumelu Amphitheatre in UBA House on Monday.

Usongobong who was escorted to the event by her ICT Teacher, Akanyere Divinelove Chigozie, said she was excited to have come tops in the competition, adding that the experience has bolstered her confidence.

• “I am so grateful to UBA Foundation for this opportunity. It has helped me to believe in myself and bolster my confidence. This scholarship will go a long way toward assisting in my dream to become an ophthalmologist. This opportunity has changed my life and I appreciate the UBA and the UBA Foundation for this,” she said.

She will also be supported throughout her educational career and beyond with constant mentoring by the UBA Foundation.

The second prize was bagged by Princess Sholabomi, aged 15 of Value Spring College, Lagos. She won a N3,000,000 educational grant and a laptop; while the third prize of N2,500,000 and a brand-new laptop went to 15-year-old Sharon Nwajiaku of Ota Total Academy, Ogun State. The other 9 finalists, which included only one boy, also received brand-new laptops as well as consolation prizes, including books and other learning materials.

Empowering youths : UBA Group’s managing director/chief executive officer, Oliver Alawuba, said the bank remains vested in the youth, who are the future of the continent.

• “As a bank, we are interested in empowering our youth, and to do this, we must educate them, through efforts such as these. The truth is that we are launching these programs in all 20 countries where UBA has a presence. Already, some of these countries have started. I was in Sierra Leone a few weeks ago where the NEC was held, and I was encouraged by the enthusiasm and participation. Since we at UBA know that our future lies with our kids, they will take Africa to the world where it needs to be;” the GMD stated .

The Chairman of the UBA Foundation, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, who congratulated the 12 finalists, said UBA has been touching lives and making a solid impact through the UBA Foundation and has produced hundreds of winners, some of who have long graduated from higher schools and have been impacting their communities.

• He said, “I commend everyone for being a part of this event. We set up this competition over 12 years ago, because we saw the need to allow students to express themselves and convey their ideas, and over the years, we have seen that we are doing something very unique and truly African. We have given scholarships to over 60 students, and we have been able to produce doctors, engineers, and lawyers through this platform,” Uzoka said. 

The MD/CEO of UBA Foundation, Bola Atta, also congratulated the winners and commended them for their exceptional brilliance.

• “Every student who sent in an entry is a winner. To be confident about your writing skills and ambitious enough to enter a competition to further enhance your educational path is laudable. For those that did not come first this year, I would say do not be discouraged. Take it as a challenge to perfect your writing skills and enter the competition again next year” she said.

Improving reading culture : She explained that the UBA Foundation makes it a point of duty to give back to communities where UBA operates. Education in any capacity, she noted, remains the foundation’s focus area as it is the bedrock of any nation, adding, “We have been trying to improve the reading culture among the students, whilst fostering growth and learning. So today, we want to congratulate all 12 finalists, because you are all winners, having been selected from over 7,000 entries.

• “UBA Foundation’s National Essay Competition has been taken to other African countries, including Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Guinea, with more African countries coming on board in 2022.  
• UBA Foundation, the CSR arm of the UBA Group, is committed to the socio-economic betterment of the communities in which the bank operates, focusing on development in the areas of education, environment, economic empowerment, and special projects,”  she said.

UBA Foundation is the CSR arm of Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. The UBA Foundation’s Education initiative has been changing lives for over a decade as the scholarship programme, which is currently in its 12th year, continues to impact the lives of many students and their communities at large.

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Winners of UBA National Essay Competition receive $10,000 educational grants

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana has today presented a sum of $10,000 to the three overall winners from the 2022 National Essay Competition at an award presentation ceremony held at Alisa Hotel in Accra.

The winners are Genevieve Budu of the Ghana International School, Kenrich Nii Nakai Nettey from Presbyterian Boys Secondary School, Legon and Cecilia Akye also from the Methodist Girls High School, Manfe.

They received $5000, $3000 and $2,000 respectively as educational grants from the UBA Foundation. In addition, all ten finalists received medals, certificates of participation along with laptops and other UBA branded items.

Speaking on behalf of the Minster of Education, Catherine Agyapomaa Appiah Pinkrah Director, General Administration at the Ministry of Education congratulated all the finalists and commended UBA for their immense contributions to Ghana’s education and commitment to enhance the writing skills of the youth.

She used the opportunity to call on other private sector businesses to emulate the good example of UBA in contributing to its efforts to government’s key education reforms to transform teaching and learning under the Education Strategic Plan (ESP).

Mrs Ajuba Amihere Adu-Tutu, Programme Officer for Schools and Instructions Division at the Ghana Education Service (GES) said, GES will continue to pledge its support to the UBA essay competition as the importance of essay writing cannot be downplayed in education.

In his remarks, Chris Ofikulu, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UBA Ghana revealed that, “UBA Foundation believes that the future of Africa lies in its youths. For this reason, the Foundation has spent huge sums of money to actively facilitate educational projects and bridge the literacy gap on a Pan-African scale.”

Adding that, “In Ghana, UBA Foundation’s National Essay Competition has grown to be one of the best initiatives that allows every student in Secondary School to exhibit their cognitive skills and potential while developing a positive work ethic with problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The National Essay Competition is one of our stunning initiatives to which we will forever pledge our full commitment.” Genevieve Budu, winner of the National Essay Competition 2022 with full excitement expressed her gratitude to the entire team at UBA for organising the competition.

The event was attended by management of UBA Ghana, Heads and representatives of participating schools, representatives from Ghana Education Service and Ministry of Education as well as the media.

Prior to the overall top three announcement, the ten finalists were selected from more than 400 entries. The first topic was on Sports betting while the final essay was on the topic “Illegal Mining (Galamsey) has become a menace in our country. What pragmatic measures should the government put in place to end the challenge of Galamsey?”

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United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana has presented a sum of $10,000 to the three overall winners in its 2022 National Essay Competition at an award-presentation ceremony held at Alisa Hotel in Accra.

The winners are Genevieve Budu of Ghana International School; Kenrich Nii Nakai Nettey from Presbyterian Boys Secondary School, Legon; and Cecilia Akye, from the Methodist Girls High School, Mamfe. They received US$5000, US $3000 and US $2,000 respectively as educational grants from the UBA Foundation. In addition, all ten finalists received medals and certificates of participation along with laptops and other UBA-branded items.

Speaking on behalf of the Minster of Education, Catherine Agyapomaa Appiah Pinkrah – Director, General Administration at the Ministry of Education, congratulated all the finalists and commended UBA for its immense contributions to Ghana’s education and commitment to enhancing the youths’ writing skills.

She called on other private sector businesses to emulate the good example of UBA in contributing its efforts to government’s key education reforms aimed at transforming teaching and learning under the Education Strategic Plan (ESP).

Mrs. Ajuba Amihere Adu-Tutu, Programme Officer for Schools and Instructions Division at the Ghana Education Service (GES), said GES will continue to pledge its support for the UBA essay competition, as the importance of essay-writing cannot be downplayed in education.

In his remarks, Chris Ofikulu – Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UBA Ghana, revealed that: “UBA Foundation believes the future of Africa lies in its youths. For this reason, the Foundation has spent huge sums of money to actively facilitate educational projects and bridge the literacy gap on a Pan-African scale”.

He added: “In Ghana, UBA Foundation’s National Essay Competition has grown to be one of the best initiatives that allows every student in secondary school to exhibit their cognitive skills and potential, while developing a positive work ethic with problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The National Essay Competition is one of the stunning initiatives to which we will forever pledge our full commitment”.

Genevieve Budu, winner of the National Essay Competition 2022, with full excitement expressed her gratitude to the entire team at UBA for organising the competition.

The event was attended by management of UBA Ghana, Heads and representatives of participating schools, representatives from the Ghana Education Service and Ministry of Education as well as the media.

Prior to the overall top-three announcement, the ten finalists were selected from more than 400 entries. The first topic was on Sports-betting, while the final essay was on the topic ‘Illegal Mining (Galamsey) has become a menace in our country. What pragmatic measures should government put in place to end the challenge of Galamsey?’

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UBA National Essay Competition 2022 for Secondary School Students in Nigeria (Win N5,000,000 educational grant)

Deadline: October 14, 2022

Applications are open for the UBA National Essay Competition 2022 . The National Essay Competition, targeted at senior secondary students in Nigeria, is organised annually, as part of UBA Foundation’s education initiative which aims to promote the reading culture and encourage healthy and intellectual competition amongst secondary school students in Nigeria and across Africa.

The 2022 Essay topic is “ASUU Strikes have often cost Nigerian students time. Advise the Nigerian government on how they can reach an agreement with ASUU to improve tertiary education in the country.”

• First Prize: N5 million educational grant to any African University of the winner’s choice;
• Second prize: N3 million in educational grants to any African University of choice;
• Third Prize: N2.5 million in educational grants to any African University of choice.

Eligibility

• Applicant must be in Senior Secondary school;
• Must submit a handwritten essay (750 words MAX);
• Must submit a passport photograph;
• Must submit a scanned copy of a means of identification (birth certificate, National ID, or passport).

Application

• Applicant must submit their valid contact information (Name, Age, School, Address of school, Telephone Number, Residential Address, and Email Address).
• Applicants must upload a scanned copy of their original birth certificates or international passport data page.
• Applicants must upload a handwritten essay on the portal.

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For more information, visit UBA National Essay Competition .

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Genevieve Budu (middle) displaying her dummy cheque and trophy. With her are Kenrich Nii Nakai Nettey (2nd from left), Cecilia Akye (2nd from right), Chris Ofikulu (right), MD, UBA, and Catherine Agyapomaa Appiah Pinkrah (left), Director in charge of Gene

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana has presented a $10,000 educational grant to three winners in its 2022 National Essay Competition in Accra.

The ultimate winner, Genevieve Budu of the Ghana International School, took home $5000 while Kenrich Nii Nakai Nettey from the Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (PRESEC) and Cecilia Akye from the Methodist Girls High School, Mamfe, who emerged second and third respectively received $3000 and $2,000.

In addition, all 10 finalists received medals and certificates of participation along with laptops and other UBA-branded items.

It was made possible through the UBA Foundation, a corporate social responsibility arm of the bank with a commitment to the socio-economic betterment of communities.

The Managing Director (MD) of UBA Ghana, Chris Ofikulu, in a statement issued by the bank, stated that the foundation believed that the future of Africa lay in its youths.

For this reason, he said the foundation had spent huge sums of money to actively facilitate educational projects and bridge the literacy gap on a Pan-African scale.

He said the National Essay Competition of the bank had grown to be one of the best initiatives that allowed every student in senior high school (SHS) to exhibit their cognitive skills and potential while developing a positive work ethic with problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

“The competition is one of our stunning initiatives to which we will forever pledge our full commitment,” he said.

Congratulations

The Director in charge of General Administration at the Ministry of Education (MoE), Catherine Agyapomaa Appiah Pinkrah, who spoke on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, congratulated all the finalists and commended UBA for its immense contributions to the country’s education and commitment to enhance the writing skills of the youth.

The Programme Officer of the Schools and Instructions Division at the Ghana Education Service (GES), Ajuba Amihere Adu-Tutu, said the GES would continue to support the UBA essay competition as the importance of essay writing could not be downplayed in education.

The ultimate winner of the National Essay Competition 2022, Genevieve Budu, expressed gratitude to the entire team at UBA for organising the competition.

The event was attended by the management of UBA Ghana, heads and representatives of participating schools, representatives from GES and the MoE.

The 10 finalists were selected from more than 400 entries.

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National Essay Competition 2022

Application Deadline:

November 11th, 2022

Essay Topic:

Sports Betting has become rampant amongst the youths in the country. What can the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Gaming Commission do to regulate the activities of under-aged persons participating in sports betting

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Selection criteria and eligibility.

• Be a High School Student
• Must submit a handwritten essay (750 words MAX)
• Must submit a passport photograph
• Must submit a copy of a birth certificate, National ID or passport

Selection procedure:

• Entries received for the competition will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of judges made up of professors from reputable Ghanaian Universities, who will then shortlist 12 essays for further assessement.
• Following this, a second round of competition will involve the 10 finalists who will write a second supervised essay from which three best essays will be selected as the overall winners from the 10 finalists emerged from the first round of the competition

About National Essay Competition

Now in its 9th edition, the National Essay Competition, targeted at senior secondary students in Ghana is organized annually, as part of UBA Foundation’s education initiative which is aimed at promoting the reading culture and encouraging healthy and intellectual competition amongst secondary school students in Ghana and across Africa.

The first prize for the UBA National Essay  Competition is a $5,000 educational grant, while the second and third prizes are $,3000 and $2,000 in educational grants to any African University of their choice.

Number of Scholarships: 3

How to apply

Applicants should send in handwritten essay entries of not more than seven hundred and fifty words on the selected topic to any UBA Ghana Branch or online via this link . Applicants must submit their complete contact information (name & address of school, telephone number, residential and email addresses). Applicants must attach photocopies of their original birth certificates, National ID or international passport data pages. Entries close on 11th November 2022. Late entries will not be accepted. Applicants must be Senior High School students schooling in Ghana. The educational grant is only applicable to applications who intend to study in an African University. The decision of the judge is final

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UBA National Essay Competition 2022

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The National Essay Competition, targeted at senior secondary students in Nigeria, is organised annually, as part of the UBA Foundation’s education initiative which aims to promote the reading culture and encourage healthy and intellectual competition amongst secondary school students in Nigeria and across Africa.

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Entries open on Wednesday, 7th September 2022, and close Friday, 14th October 2022.

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UBA also operates in the United Kingdom and France and we are the only sub-Saharan African bank with a deposit-taking license in the USA. We officially opened for business in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates in 2022.

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The bank has proven expertise and capacity in key sectors of economies across Africa, especially in Oil and Gas, Infrastructure Finance, Agric, and Commodity/Export, and this positions us as a preferred partner for structured solutions to key governments and corporates operating in/into Africa.

Selection Criteria and Eligibility: Candidate, – Must be a secondary school student – Must submit a scanned copy of your handwritten essay (750 words MAX) – Must submit a passport photograph – Must submit a copy of a birth certificate, National ID or Passport

Selection Procedure: Entries received for the competition will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of judges made up of professors from reputable Nigerian Universities, who will then shortlist 12 essays for further assessment

Following this, the second round of the competition will involve the 12 finalists who will write a second supervised essay from which the three best essays will be selected as the overall winners from the 12 finalists emerged from the first round of the competition

Awards: The first prize for the UBA National Essay Competition is an N5 million educational grant to any African University of their choice, while the second and third prizes are N3 million and N2.5 million in educational grants to African Universities, respectively

Please note that all incomplete and/or duplicate entries will be disqualified

• The first prize for the UBA National Essay Competition is an N5 million educational grant to any African University of their choice,
• The second prize is N3 million in educational grants to African Universities
• The third prize is N2.5 million in educational grants to African Universities

Eligibilities

• Must be in Senior Secondary school
• Must submit a handwritten essay (750 words MAX)
• Must submit a passport photograph
• Must submit a scanned copy of a means of identification (birth certificate, National ID, or passport)

Application Process

• Applicant must submit their valid contact information (Name, Age, School, Address of school, Telephone Number, Residential Address, and Email Address).
• Applicants must upload a scanned copy of their original birth certificates or international passport data page.
• Applicants must upload a handwritten essay on the portal.

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UBA Uganda Launches National Essay Competition

Uba uganda launches the inaugural national essay competition.

Uganda, Wednesday 17 th , August 2022:  United Bank for Africa – Uganda through its UBA foundation today launched the National Essay Competition at its Head Office in Kampala.  The National Essay competition is an education program introduced by the bank to equip students with good communication skills to position them for success in the professional world. The National Essay competition provides a competitive platform to develop the intellectual and writing abilities of senior secondary school students in Uganda.

Secondary students are expected to send in handwritten essays on the topic “How did the COVID -19 pandemic affect you and what were your biggest lessons from it?” 

Essays will be received at the UBA Head office, branches, website and social media platforms. On August 24th, 2022, when entries for initial phase close, 4 renowned Ugandan University lecturers and professors will review the entries and select an initial shortlist for further assessment. Three finalists will emerge at the end of the exercise and they will win a scholarship of Ugx 3.5m and laptops at the grand finale on September 9 th , 2022.

Speaking at the launch event Mrs. Chioma Mang, the UBA Uganda Managing Director/ CEO said, ‘United Bank for Africa is committed to the African youth and skilling them for future success. Which is why through the UBA Foundation we have launched the National Essay Competition.  We recognise the importance of good communication skills and through this competition, we hope to equip and prepare the students to excel and take up leadership roles in the future.”

Mrs Mang added that, ‘UBA has executed other CSR initiatives to support the education sector such as the Read Africa Project, where the bank donates African novels to secondary schools across the country. This project encourages a reading culture at a young age and promotes African literature.   UBA through its foundation will therefore continue to give back to the communities using similar CSR initiatives.’

The UBA National Essay competition was launched by the group in 2011 but this is the inaugural edition in Uganda

‘This is a good initiative by the bank for students in Uganda. The Ministry of Education and sports is happy to partner with UBA Uganda on this project. We pledge our support to ensure that all students across the country are aware, participate and submit compelling essays,’ Said Ms. Angella Naddamba, who was the chief guest at the launch event and representative from the Ministry of Education and sports.

She called on all teachers across the country to ensure full participation of their students in the essay competition.

The launch ceremony was attended by representatives from the Ministry of education and sports, KCCA, students, head teachers and UBA Uganda staff.

For more information of the UBA National Essay Competition, please visit UBA Branches, the website www.ubauganda.com or our social media platforms.

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UBA Foundation National Essay Competition 2022 For Young Students In Nigeria

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Apply Now for the UBA National Essay Competition 2022 for secondary school students in Nigeria. Do you demonstrate excellent performance in academics? Are you a student in Secondary School in Nigeria? this opportunity is for you to win the UBA Essay Competition 2022 award prize.

Targeted at secondary school students who are seniors. As part of the UBA Foundation’s Education Initiative, every year, the National Essay Competition is Organized.

Application is now open for the UBA Group National Essay Competition for young senior secondary school students in Nigeria. So, take this opportunity to be an award winner and win over N3,000,00 (Two million and five hundred thousand educational grants to study in any of your choice of universities in Africa.

About UBA National Essay Competition

Targeted at senior secondary schools students in Nigeria, the National Essay Competition is annually organized for young secondary school students.

As part of UBA Foundation’s Education Initiative which aims to promote academics – the reading culture, encourage healthy and intellectual competition among the secondary school students in the country Nigeria and across Africa.

Entries For Essay Competition 2022

The entries for the UBA National Essay Competition 2022 is now open: Wednesday 7th September and close Friday, 14th October 2022.

Start application now, or see requirements and eligibility.

Prizes & Benefits

The following prizes are up for grab, as winners and runner up;

• Winner: – NGN5,000,000 Educational grant to any African University of your choice.
• 1st Runner-Up: – NGN3,000,000 Educational grant to any African University of your choice.
• 2nd Runner-Up: – NGN2,500,000 Educational grant to any African University of your choice.

Eligibility & Selection Criteria For Essay Competition

The following are the eligibility and requirements for the UBA National Essay Competition 2022

• Candidate must submit a handwritten essay (750 Words Maximum) on the given topic.
• Candidate must be a senior secondary school student at the time of application.
• Submit a passport photograph
• Must submit a valid scanned copy of identification (birth certificate, National ID or passport).
• Be a Nigeria Citizen or resident and studying in Nigeria.

Please Note: Application is online and must be completed before the deadline/closing date. An incomplete application will not be accepted.

National Essay Competition Topic

ASUU Strikes have often cost Nigerian students time. Advise the Nigerian government on how they can reach an agreement with ASUU to improve tertiary education in the country .

Selection Procedure

• All entries received for the competition will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of judges made up of professors from reputable Nigerian Universities , who will then shortlist 12 essays for further assessment.
• Following this, the second round of the competition will involve the 12 finalists who will write a second supervised essay.
• The three best essays will be selected as the winners from the 12 finalists who emerged from the first round of the competition.

How To Apply For UBA National Essay Competition

Application Procedure – To successfully submit application, interested candidates

• Must complete, submit and provide their valid contact information (Name, Age, Residential Address, Email Address).
• Submit School Details – Such as (Name of School, Address of School, Telephone Number).
• Applicant must upload a scanned copy of their original birth certificate or international passport data page.
• Hand-written essay copy must be uploaded to the UBA online registration portal.

Application Deadline: Closing date is Friday, October 14th 2022.

Apply Now>> Application Website/Portal

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Winners announced for the wcg-nedbank essay writing competition.

The Provincial Treasury, in collaboration with its esteemed partners, Western Cape Education and Nedbank, proudly announces the winners of the 16th annual WCG-Nedbank Essay Writing Competition. The awards ceremony was recently held at the picturesque V&A Waterfront and celebrated the outstanding achievements of young scholars and underscored the power of public-private partnerships in empowering our youth.

The WCG-Nedbank Essay Writing Competition, a flagship initiative fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors, has been lauded for its 16-year milestone. This year, the competition awarded 12 prestigious bursaries to top-performing finalists, recognizing their exceptional analytical skills and critical thinking abilities. Participants were tasked to provide a comprehensive examination of the economic implications of a green economy in South Africa, including its effects on resources, current initiatives, and recommendations for leveraging the green economy to address unemployment and foster economic growth and development.

More than just a platform for awarding bursaries, the competition aims to inspire and attract prospective individuals to fields such as Finance, Economics, Accounting, and related disciplines, addressing critical skills shortages in the country. In her opening address, Ms. Shirley Robinson commended the comittment and detailed research as exhibited by the participants.

The 2024 competition saw Michelle Arendse from Bloemhof Girls' High School emerge as the top performer followed by Layla Brink from Paarl Gymnasium and Lesedi Moloto from Protea Heights High School in third place. Ms. Arendse reflected on the valuable lesson gained from the experience, highlighting the important role South Africa can play in a green economy. In addition to the esteemed bursaries, all winners and finalists received cash prizes, with the winner receiving R10,000, the second-place winner receiving R7,500, and the third-place winner receiving R5,000. The remaining bursary winners and finalists were awarded R3,000 each.

List of bursary winners:

Mireille Wenger, Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, and Julinda Gantana, Head Official of Provincial Treasury, extended their heartfelt gratitude to all involved in orchestrating a remarkable ceremony that celebrated the future leaders and change-makers of the Western Cape Province and beyond.

The event underscored the unwavering commitment of competition partners to support educational initiatives for young people, providing them with opportunities to question, challenge, and succeed in their pursuits. As we look ahead, we eagerly anticipate the successes of the bursary recipients in their current and future endeavors.

For more information on the competition, please visit our website at https://www.westerncape.gov.za/provincial-treasury/bursaries-ca-academy/essay-writing-competition .

Further Enquiries:

Ezra Josephs

Tel: 021 483 4823

Email: [email protected]