The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) is now accepting entries for its Annual Essay Competition for 2025.
This exciting opportunity is open to all undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Participants stand a chance to win from a pool of ₦750,000 in cash prizes, professional books and resources, and an all-expense-paid trip to Abuja for the grand award ceremony, held during the prestigious CIPM Annual Conference.
As Nigeria’s foremost professional body for human resource management, CIPM offers winners more than just prizes — they’ll also gain exposure to a network of top employers in the HR and business sectors, providing a valuable head start in their careers.
In this blog post, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know: eligibility criteria, benefits, guidelines, and a step-by-step application process.
CIPM Essay Competition 2025 – Quick Overview
- Host: Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM)
- Category: Competitions | Nigerian Scholarships | Undergraduate Opportunities
- Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate students in Nigerian tertiary institutions
- Deadline: August 29, 2025
Prizes & Benefits
- 🥇 1st Place: ₦300,000 + 2 HRM Books
- 🥈 2nd Place: ₦250,000 + 2 HRM Books
- 🥉 3rd Place: ₦200,000 + 2 HRM Books
- ✈️ All winners will receive:
- An all-expense-paid trip to Abuja for the award ceremony
- Access to a professional network of employers and HR professionals
Essay Guidelines
To ensure your submission is considered, make sure it meets the following criteria:
- Word Count: Maximum of 3,000 words
- Referencing Style: APA (6th Edition)
- Font & Formatting: Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced
- File Type: Submit as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx)
- Plagiarism: Submissions must be original. Any plagiarized content will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Eligibility: Only current undergraduate students in Nigerian tertiary institutions are eligible to apply