Q: Who can apply for the Heirs Insurance Essay Championship?
A: Students in JSS1 – JSS3 across Nigeria are eligible to participate.
Q: What is the essay topic?
A: The 2026 Essay Topic is: “The Power of Insurance in Creating Safer and More Secure Societies.”
Q: What are the prizes to be won?
A: Participants stand a chance to win from the ₦11.5 Million prize pool.
The top three students will receive scholarships and will be invited to Lagos for an all-expenses-paid grand finale experience.
Winner: ₦5 Million Scholarship
1st Runner-up: ₦2 Million Scholarship
2nd Runner-up: ₦1 Million Scholarship
Winner’s School: ₦1 Million Grant
In addition, the top three finalists will enjoy an unforgettable all-expenses-paid trip to Lagos for the championship finale.
Q: How can I apply?
A: Visit www.heirsinsurancegroup.com/essay, complete the application form, and upload your essay document.
Q: What are the participation guidelines?
A: Please adhere strictly to the participation guidelines below. Non-compliance may result in disqualification.
• 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.
Q: What is the submission timeline?
A: The submission portal opened on May 27, 2026, and will close on July 8, 2026. All entries must be submitted before the deadline.
Q: Can my child/student submit more than one entry?
A: No. Only one entry per student is permitted. Multiple submissions from the same student will be disqualified.
Q: Can I assist my child/student with the essay?
A: 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.
Q: How will I know if my submission was successful?
A: Once your essay has been successfully submitted, you will receive a confirmation message.
Q: How will the winners be selected?
A: 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
Q: What is the Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize?
A: 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.
Q: Who can participate in the Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize?
A: 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.
Q: How can I participate in the Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize?
A: 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 (photos, videos, testimonials, media mentions, etc.)
• Any teaching or awareness materials used
• Any additional supporting documents relevant to the initiative
Entries can be submitted through the official portal.
Q: What are the rewards for the Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize?
A: The winner will receive:
• ₦1 Million cash prize • ₦500,000 grant for their school
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for the Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize?
A: Teachers are eligible if they:
• Are employed by a primary or secondary school in Nigeria
• Have actively promoted insurance awareness in their school or community
• Submit a valid entry with supporting evidence of their initiative
Q: What is the submission deadline for the Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize?
A: The submission portal opened on May 27, 2026, and closes on July 8, 2026.
Q: Can I submit more than one entry for the Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize?
A: No. Each teacher is permitted to submit only one entry.
Q: Can schools submit on behalf of a teacher?
A: No. Entries must be submitted directly by the teacher. Schools are encouraged to support and encourage their teachers to participate.
Q: How can I get more information about the Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize?
A: For more information, visit www.heirsinsurancegroup.com/essay or contact us through: Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: 07004347754, 07004347746
