₦2,000,000 Grand Prize for Policy Challenge | WUIN

Application Deadline: May 29, 2026

Prizes: 1st ₦2,000,000 + 3-month Paid Internship

2nd ₦1,000,000

3rd ₦750,000

Theme: Rebuilding Trust in the Nigerian State: Institutional Reforms for Legitimacy, Effectiveness and Inclusive Governance

Benefits:

National Recognition
Mentorship
Publication

Top (10) Finalists

Will have their proposals published in the 2026 Policy Challenge Compendium

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Open to: Undergraduate students currently enrolled (full-time or part-time) in a Nigerian tertiary institution during the 2025/2026 academic year.
Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years old by August 2026.
Team Structure: Minimum of 2 members, maximum of 4 per team. All team members must be from the same tertiary institution.
Finalist Commitment: All team members must be available to attend the Policy Conference in Abuja on August 12, 2026, if selected.

HOW TO APPLY

Download and read through the Rulebook; it contains all the information you need.
Download Here

Format: PDF or DOCX
Word Count: 2,000 – 4,000 words (excluding references)

Your Policy Proposal Must Include:

Abstract (250–350 words): A concise summary of your proposal.
Policy Background: Context and background of the issue you’re addressing.
Problem Statement: Why this policy area needs reform.
Two or More Policy Options: Present viable and creative solutions.
Recommended Action: The best option, with justifications.
Evidence & Data: Strong research to back your points.
Bibliography: Properly cited sources.
A confirmation email will be sent once your proposal is successfully submitted.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Timeline

May 29 Submission window closed at 11:59 PM

June 12 Deadline for selection notification of state finalists

June 19 Deadline for state qualifiers to confirm attendance

July 6 -24 Selection notification of the top three (3) Finalists.

August 12 TPC Nigeria Public Policy Conference & Award Ceremony

About The Policy Challenge

The Policy Challenge is a competition convening Africa’s brightest young minds (thinkers, & emerging leaders) in tertiary institutions to propose well-researched, innovative policy ideas to Nigeria’s most pressing governance and development challenges.

The initiative invites undergraduates to engage in rigorous policy thinking and collaborative problem-solving. Participants develop evidence-based proposals that address a centre theme, while gaining exposure to the processes that shape public policy.

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