Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) 2023 Annual Essay Competition for Undergraduates

Published: 21 Aug 2023

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) announces its 2023 Annual Essay Competition for Nigerian undergraduates. The competition focuses on the impact of the 'JAPA' syndrome on the national economy. Prizes include up to N125,000, HRM books, networking opportunities, and more.

In a bid to foster intellectual growth and research acumen among Nigerian students, the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has recently announced its 2023 edition of the Annual Essay Competition. This prestigious event beckons students from across Nigerian universities and polytechnics to contribute their insights on a timely and crucial subject matter.

CIPM Annual Essay Competition

Application Deadline	September 29, 2023
Country to study	Nigeria
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM)
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of CIPM Annual Essay Competition

Winners can look forward to impressive rewards:

• 1st Prize: N125,000 & 2 HRM books
• 2nd Prize: N100,000 & 2 HRM books
• 3rd Prize: N75,000 & 2 HRM books

Additional Perks include:

• A pathway to an expansive network of employers.
• Complimentary student membership registration with CIPM (for non-members).
• An all-expenses-covered trip to the CIPM 2023 International Conference & Exhibition in Abuja.

Requirements for CIPM Annual Essay Competition

Students are encouraged to delve deep, present empirical evidence, and adhere to international journal standards in their writings.

Who’s Eligible?

• Participants must be undergraduates from Nigerian Universities or Polytechnics.
• Essays should exhibit originality, empirical rigour, and should be both locally and globally relevant.
• Entries should not exceed 3,000 words and must follow the APA referencing style (6th edition).
• Use Times New Roman, 12-point font size and maintain a double line spacing. Submissions should be in MS Word format only.
• Plagiarism won’t be tolerated; any hint of it will result in immediate disqualification.

Application Documents

Essential Documents for Submission:

• A valid ID Card from the participant’s institution.
• Admission letter from the participant’s institution.
• A recent passport-sized photograph.
• Current mobile number and e-mail address.

Application Deadline

September 29, 2023

How to Apply