Policy Challenge 2026 for Nigerian Undergraduates | Win Up to ₦2 Million in Grants
Job Description
Applications are now open for the Policy Challenge 2026, a prestigious national competition aimed at empowering Nigerian undergraduates to develop innovative and practical policy solutions to some of the country’s most pressing challenges.
The competition provides students with a unique platform to showcase their critical thinking, research, and policy development skills while competing for grants worth up to ₦2 million.
It also encourages young Nigerians to actively participate in policy discussions and contribute ideas that can drive sustainable development and meaningful social impact across the nation.
Programme Benefits
- Opportunity to win grants worth up to ₦2 million
- National recognition for outstanding policy ideas
- Exposure to policymakers, industry experts, and development stakeholders
- Hands-on experience in policy research and development
- Networking opportunities with fellow students, professionals, and young leaders
- Improved research, analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills
The Policy Challenge is designed to nurture the next generation of policy innovators, thought leaders, and public sector changemakers in Nigeria.
Focus Areas
Participants are expected to develop policy proposals that address critical national issues, including but not limited to:
- Education
- Healthcare
- Economic Development
- Youth Empowerment
- Technology and Innovation
- Governance
- Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability
- Agriculture and Food Security
- Employment and Entrepreneurship
- Social Inclusion
All submissions should demonstrate originality, practicality, scalability, and the potential to create measurable impact.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be undergraduate students enrolled in a Nigerian tertiary institution
- Demonstrate a strong interest in public policy and national development
- Submit an original policy proposal that complies with the competition guidelines
- Meet all requirements specified by the organisers
Students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Why This Challenge Matters
Nigeria’s future depends on innovative and evidence-based solutions from its growing youth population. The Policy Challenge provides an avenue for students to contribute meaningful ideas to real-world problems while building valuable leadership, research, and policy analysis skills.
The initiative also bridges the gap between academic learning and public policy by fostering civic engagement, critical thinking, and solution-driven innovation among Nigerian undergraduates.
Policy Challenge 2026 for Nigerian Undergraduates | Win Up to ₦2 Million in Grants.