Heirs Insurance Essay Championship 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything students, parents, teachers and schools need to know about the 2026 Heirs Insurance Essay Championship.

Student Essay Championship FAQs

Who can apply?

Students in JSS1 to JSS3 across Nigeria are eligible to participate.

What is the essay topic?

The 2026 essay topic is: “The Power of Insurance in Creating Safer and More Secure Societies.”

What are the prizes to be won?

Participants stand a chance to win from the ₦11.5 million prize pool.

Winner: ₦5 million scholarship
1st Runner-up: ₦2 million scholarship
2nd Runner-up: ₦1 million scholarship
Winner’s School: ₦1 million grant

The top three finalists will also enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip to Lagos for the championship finale.

How can I apply?

Visit www.heirsinsurancegroup.com/essay, complete the application form and upload your essay document.

What are the participation guidelines?

Word count: not more than 500 words
Essays must be typed and not handwritten
Students must include their name, school and class on the essay document
Document format: Microsoft Word document only
Students must save their essay document using their full name

Note: Participants must upload a passport photograph and a valid means of identification when completing their application.

What is the submission timeline?

The submission portal opened on May 27, 2026, and will close on July 8, 2026. All entries must be submitted before the deadline.

Can my child or student submit more than one entry?

No. Only one entry per student is permitted. Multiple submissions from the same student will be disqualified.

Can I assist my child or student with the essay?

Parents and teachers may assist students with registration and submission. However, they should not assist with writing the essay, as all entries must reflect the student’s original work.

How will I know if my submission was successful?

Once your essay has been successfully submitted, you will receive a confirmation message.

How will the winners be selected?

Essays will be evaluated by an independent panel of judges based on:

Creativity
Originality
Clarity
Relevance to the topic
Quality of expression

Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize FAQs

What is the Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize?

The Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize is an initiative under the Heirs Insurance Essay Championship that recognises and rewards teachers who actively promote insurance education and awareness in their schools and communities.

Who can participate?

The prize is open to teachers in primary and secondary schools across Nigeria who are actively promoting insurance awareness through classroom activities, community engagement, publications, training sessions or other educational initiatives.

How can I participate?

Teachers are required to submit an entry demonstrating how they have promoted insurance education or awareness. The submission should include:

A description of the initiative undertaken
Evidence of impact, such as photos, videos, testimonials or media mentions
Any teaching or awareness materials used
Any additional supporting documents relevant to the initiative

Entries can be submitted through the official portal.

What are the rewards?

Winner: ₦1 million cash prize
Winner’s School: ₦500,000 grant

What are the eligibility criteria?

Teacher must be employed by a primary or secondary school in Nigeria
Teacher must have actively promoted insurance awareness in their school or community
Teacher must submit a valid entry with supporting evidence of their initiative

What is the submission deadline?

The submission portal opened on May 27, 2026, and closes on July 8, 2026.

Can I submit more than one entry?

No. Each teacher is permitted to submit only one entry.

Can schools submit on behalf of a teacher?

No. Entries must be submitted directly by the teacher. Schools are encouraged to support and encourage their teachers to participate.

How can I get more information?

For more information, visit www.heirsinsurancegroup.com/essay or contact us:

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Phone: 07004347754, 07004347746