
The United Bank for Africa UBA Group has launched the first edition of its National Essay Competition NEC in Burkina Faso, an initiative designed to foster a culture of reading, writing, and critical thinking among secondary school students. The competition, which is already held in several of the bank's subsidiaries across Africa, will run from April 17 to June 2, 2026, marking Burkina Faso's inaugural participation. The UBA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the UBA Group, aims to promote academic excellence, critical reflection, and provide visibility and recognition for young talent through this contest. It is open to all students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades, regardless of their academic stream, enrolled in public or private institutions in Burkina Faso, and under 18 years old as of December 30, 2026. Participation is free and individual. The competition has three phases: an online application period for essay submissions from April 17 to May 8, 2026; a selection phase where a jury of qualified teachers will correct the first 1,000 essays received and choose 8 finalists by May 22, 2026; and a final phase on May 26, 2026, where the 8 finalists will write a new essay under examination conditions at UBA Burkina's headquarters. The top three winners will be announced on June 2, 2026. Prizes for the first edition in Burkina Faso include a certificate, a motorcycle, and 1,000,000 FCFA for the first place winner; 750,000 FCFA and a motorcycle for second place; and 500,000 F
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