6th Edition of Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition (JAME) 2025

Job Description

The Asido Foundation (AF) hosts the annual Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition (JAME) in memory of Jemila Abubakar, to promote mental health awareness among undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, Schools of Nursing, etc.).

Essay Theme
“Mental Health and Career Adaptability in a Dynamic Work Environment”

Summary of the Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition 2025
• Type – Contest
• Sponsor – Asido Foundation (AF)
• Eligible Country – Nigeria
• Eligible Participants – Undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions
• Contest Perks – Top 15 entries will:
o Win cash prizes
o Benefit from a Mentorship Program
• Deadline – December 14, 2025

Cash Prizes
• 1st Prize – ₦200,000
• 2nd Prize – ₦150,000
• 3rd Prize – ₦100,000

Criteria for the Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition 2025
To be eligible, applicants must:
• Be an undergraduate in any Nigerian tertiary institution
• Be able to provide proof of studentship
• Sign the Asido Foundation’s Unashamed Pledge via: asidofoundation.com/unashamed

Guidelines for the Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition 2025
• Word Count – Minimum 750 words, maximum 1000 words
• Format – Essay must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc / .docx) format
• Applicants are required to upload the following:
o A scanned recent photograph
o Proof of studentship (e.g. ID card, admission letter, or any valid document)
o Certificate of the Unashamed Pledge

Very Important
• Submitting an AI-generated essay will lead to automatic disqualification
• Plagiarism in ANY FORM will also lead to automatic disqualification

Be sure to write your essay yourself, in your own voice, and ensure it is original and properly referenced where necessary.