CompetitionDepartment of Civil-Military Affairs, Nigerian Army

COAS Literary Competitions 2027

Primary: ₦1,000,000 first prize, ₦750,000 second prize, ₦500,000 third prize. Secondary: ₦1,500,000 first prize, ₦1,200,000 second prize, ₦750,000 third prize. Tertiary: ₦2,000,000 first prize, ₦1,500,000 second prize, ₦1,000,000 third prize. Certificates are also awarded.Deadline May 31, 2027Nigeria; online submission through the Department of Civil-Military Affairs· Writing, essay, poetry, art, and creative expression

About this opportunity

The 4th edition of the Chief of Army Staff Literary Competitions invites young Nigerians to express ideas and creative talent through essay, art, and poetry competitions on the theme “Building Mutual Trust Between the Nigerian Army and the Citizens as a Foundation for National Security.”

Application details

Duration: Online entry submission; initial shortlisting followed by a virtual interaction with assessors before final selection. Winners receive certificates and are presented with prizes at a dedicated event.

Read the official competition guidelines at https://dcma.army.mil.ng/competition. Primary and secondary applicants use https://dcma.army.mil.ng/dcma/ps-literary-competition/new; tertiary applicants use https://dcma.army.mil.ng/dcma/tertiary-literary-competition/new. Complete the online form, print it, obtain the required school endorsement and stamp, scan it, and upload it with the original essay, artwork, or poem before 31 May 2027. Confirm the applicable year and current form instructions on the official competition page before submitting because the live form pages currently display older year labels.

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