The Foundation continues its flagship national essay competition, From Hashtags to Action: Gen Z's Blueprint for a Better Nigeria, designed to inspire young Nigerians to move beyond discussing national challenges and begin developing practical solutions.

This year's theme, From Consumption to Creation: Empowering Young Nigerians to Solve Real Problems with Artificial Intelligence, challenges students to rethink the role of Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria's future. Rather than viewing AI simply as a tool for assignments or content creation, participants are invited to explore how it can be applied to address real challenges facing the nation.

Essay Theme for 2026

From Consumption to Creation: Empowering Young Nigerians to Solve Real Problems with Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the world. This year's competition challenges participants to think beyond everyday uses of AI and explore how it can solve real problems affecting Nigeria.

Participants are expected to identify a significant national challenge and propose innovative, practical, and realistic AI-driven solutions that can contribute to national development.

Essays should demonstrate originality, critical thinking, and a clear understanding of how Artificial Intelligence can be responsibly applied to improve lives and strengthen Nigeria's future.

Love in Action Foundation Essay Competition Benefits

Full Undergraduate Tuition Scholarship until Graduation

Requirements for Love in Action Foundation Essay Competition

Open to undergraduate students currently enrolled in government-owned Nigerian universities and polytechnics, irrespective of faculty or level of study.

Selection Process

Rules and Guidelines

The competition is open only to undergraduate students enrolled in public Nigerian universities and polytechnics.

Essays must be original and unpublished.

Essays must not exceed 2,000 words.

Essays should be typed in Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing and fully justified.

Essays must include the author's name, institution, email address, phone number, essay title, and selected competition category on the first page.

The word count excludes the cover information.

Essays generated wholly or substantially through generative AI tools will be disqualified.

Each submission must be the work of a single author.

By submitting an essay, participants grant the organisers permission to publish their work while retaining intellectual ownership.

Required Essay Structure

Introduction

Definition of the National Challenge

Current Limitations

Proposed AI-Based Solution

Implementation Roadmap

Expected Impact

Conclusion

Implementation Roadmap

Participants should clearly explain:

Who would implement the solution?

What AI technology would be required?

What resources or partnerships would be needed?

What challenges could arise during implementation?

How would success be measured?

Application Deadline

August 24, 2026

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Love in Action Foundation on docs.google.com to apply

Competition Categories

To encourage broader participation and recognise the diverse expertise of students across different disciplines, entries will be received under two categories. Submit under one category only.

Category 1

AI for Science, Technology and Innovation

For students interested in technical and technology-driven solutions.

Suggested disciplines

Engineering

Computer Science

Information Technology

Agriculture

Medicine

Environmental Science

Mathematics

Physical Sciences

Participants may focus on topics such as

Smart agriculture

Healthcare innovation

Energy solutions

Climate and environmental management

Transportation systems

Manufacturing

Infrastructure

Category 2

AI for Governance and Social Impact

Focuses on the application of AI to public policy, governance, and societal development.

Suggested disciplines

Political Science

International Relations

Law

Economics

Sociology

Education

History

Communication Studies

Participants may explore issues such as

Public service delivery

Security

Education reform

Poverty reduction

Economic inclusion

Government transparency

Electoral processes

Community development

Submission Requirements

Essays must be written in English.

Maximum length: 2,000 words.

Participants should submit under one competition category only.

Submission deadline: 24th August 2026