NOUN Essay Competition on Open and Distance Learning 2023/2024. Calling all NOUN final-year students! Participate in the 2023 Vice-Chancellor’s ODL Essay Competition and win exciting prizes. Share your experiences with staff interaction and cordiality at study centres. Submit your essay by January 31st, 2024!
Are you a final-year National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) student? Do you have insightful experiences and perspectives on interacting with staff at NOUN’s study centres? If so, then the 2023 Vice-Chancellor’s Essay Competition on Open and Distance Learning is the perfect opportunity for you to share your voice and win exciting prizes!
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EXTENSION OF SUBMISSION DATE
This is to inform all undergraduate and postgraduate final-year students that the date of submission of the above Vice Chancellor’s ODL Essay Competition has been extended till midnight on 29th February 2024. Interested persons can still meet the deadline and win a fantastic prize. Good luck!
Introduction: NOUN Vice-Chancellor’s ODL Essay Competition.
The Vice-Chancellor has approved the commencement Of the 2023 Edition of the Annual Essay Competition on Open and Distance Learning (ODL) at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
This annual competition, instituted by the Vice-Chancellor, provides a platform for NOUN students to showcase their academic writing skills and reflect on their experiences within the unique open and distance learning (ODL) system.
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The Topic for the NOUN Essay Competition.
This year’s theme, “Students’ Interaction and Cordiality with Staff at the National Open University of Nigeria’s Study Centres: My Experience,” offers an exciting chance to delve into the dynamics of staff-student relationships at NOUN and explore how these interactions impact your learning journey.
- Undergraduate: Entries are now invited from final year students of Undergraduate programmes at all Faculties in the University on the topic “Students’ Interaction and Cordiality with Staff at the National Open University of Nigeria’s Study Centres: My Experience.”
- Postgraduate: Entries are now invited from final year students of Postgraduate programmes at all Faculties in the University on the topic “Students’ Interaction and Cordiality with Staff at the National Open University of Nigeria’s Study Centres: My Experience.“
How to Participate in the NOUN Essay Competition on Open and Distance Learning.
Application Process:
To participate, simply follow the guidelines outlined in the official call for entries:
- Be a final year undergraduate or postgraduate student at NOUN.
- Write an essay of no more than 2,000 words in British English, adhering to the specified formatting guidelines.
- Clearly state your name, matriculation number, faculty, level, and sex in your submission.
- Times New Roman font, size 12 and spacing of 1.5 must be adopted.
Submission Process:
Submit your essay in Word format (no PDFs) to vcessays@noun.edu.ng by January 31st, 2024, with the subject line “Your Name, Year, Vice-Chancellor’s Essay Competition” (e.g., “Oluwatope Ojo 2023 Vice-Chancellor’s Essay Competition”).
Winning entries shall be notified of their success by 28th February 2024.
Prizes to be Won:
Showcase your exceptional writing and win exciting prizes:
- Overall Best Essay: A certificate and a cash prize of N50,000.00
- 2nd Place: A certificate and a cash prize of N30,000.00
- 3rd Place: A certificate and a cash prize of N20,000.00
- Best Essay in Each Faculty: A certificate and a cash prize of N20,000.00
All winning entries will be announced and celebrated at the NOUN convocation ceremony.
Conclusion: NOUN Essay Competition.
The 2023 Vice-Chancellor’s Essay Competition on Open and Distance Learning is an exceptional opportunity for NOUN final-year students to contribute to the ongoing dialogue about improving the ODL experience. Seize this chance to share your story, showcase your talent, and win big! Don’t wait – submit your essay by January 31st, 2024, and let your voice be heard!
We wish you all the best in the competition!
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