Accra, Ghana//-The UBA Foundation has opened applications for the 2026 National Essay Competition, inviting senior high school students across Ghana to showcase their writing, creativity and critical thinking while competing for scholarships of up to US$10,000 towards their tertiary education.
The 11th edition was officially launched at Achimota Senior High School, with representatives from the Ghana Education Service, school management, English Department heads and other key stakeholders in attendance
Speaking on the initiative, Henry Nii Dottey, Regional Head of Brand, Marketing and Corporate Communications at UBA West Africa, said the competition aims to address declining literacy skills among young people by encouraging reading, writing and creative expression.
He urged eligible students to apply through the UBA Ghana website by November 13, 2026.
Stephanie Ewurabena Aidoo, a winner of the 2024 edition, said the competition offered benefits beyond financial support for her university education.
She explained that the experience strengthened her confidence and taught her to value her voice and express her ideas more effectively.
Launching the 11th edition, UBA Ghana’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer said he was delighted to continue a tradition that has, for more than a decade, encouraged young people to read widely, think independently and express themselves confidently.
He noted that the competition represents 11 years of investing in the potential and ideas of Ghana’s young people, adding that the legacy was worth celebrating and sustaining.
The competition forms part of the UBA Foundation’s broader commitment to education and youth development, equipping young people with communication and critical-thinking skills to contribute to Africa’s development.
