Annual Kidney Health Essay Contest
Share your perspective on kidney health challenges and solutions in Nigeria for a chance to win prizes and contribute to important conversations.
2025 "Voices for Kidney Health" Essay Competition
Theme: "Improving Access to Renal Care in Nigeria: Challenges and Innovative Solutions"
Submit Your Essay Contest GuidelinesContest Rules
- Open to Nigerian residents aged 16 and above
- Essays must be 1,000-1,500 words
- Original, unpublished work only
- Submissions in English only
- One entry per person
- Deadline: October 31, 2025
Judging Criteria
- Originality of ideas (30%)
- Depth of research (25%)
- Clarity of expression (20%)
- Practical relevance to Nigeria (15%)
- Grammar and structure (10%)
Contest Prizes
First Prize
₦300,000
+ Publication on our website
+ Featured interview
Second Prize
₦200,000
+ Publication on our website
Third Prize
₦100,000
+ Publication on our website
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Donate NowHow to Submit
- Email your essay as a Word document to essays@rhsnetwork.org
- Subject line: "2025 Essay Contest Submission - [Your Name]"
- Include your full name, age, phone number, and city of residence in the email body
- Attach a scanned copy of your valid ID
Essay Guidelines
- Times New Roman, 12pt font, double-spaced
- Include a title page with essay title only (no identifying information)
- Use APA citation style for references
- Focus on practical, Nigeria-specific solutions
- Submissions violating guidelines will be disqualified