The CIPM Essay Competition 2025 is a prestigious annual contest organized by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM). It provides a platform for undergraduate students across Nigerian universities and polytechnics to showcase their writing, research, and critical thinking skills on key issues in human resource management and leadership. This competition not only offers attractive prizes but also helps students gain national recognition and connect with professionals in the HR industry.

Summary of CIPM Essay Competition

• Host: Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria
• Category: Competitions | Nigerian Scholarships | Undergraduate Scholarships
• Eligible Countries: Nigeria
• Reward: Cash Prizes, Certificates, National Recognition, and Invitation to CIPM Annual Conference
• Deadline: August 29, 2025

About CIPM Essay Competition

The CIPM Essay Competition 2025 is an annual initiative by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), designed to encourage young scholars to engage in national discourse on human resource management, leadership, and workplace development.
Targeted at undergraduate students in Nigerian universities and polytechnics, the competition promotes critical thinking, research skills, and the expression of original ideas.

By participating, students gain an opportunity to not only win prizes and national recognition but also connect with thought leaders and professionals in the HR field. The competition serves as a platform to raise future HR leaders and promote academic excellence in line with CIPM’s mission to advance the practice of Human Resource Management in Nigeria.

CIPM Essay Competition Benefits

• 1st Prize – ₦300,000 & 2 HRM books
• 2nd Prize ₦250,000 & 2 HRM books
• 3rd Prize – ₦200,000 & 2 HRM books
• Access to a network of employers for all winners
• 4 Free registration as student members of
• CIPM
  CIPM (for non-members) for all prize winners.
• All-expense paid trip to Abuja for CIPM 2024 International Conference & Exhibition

CIPM Essay Competition Eligibility

The following standards must be met for all submitted to be considered;

• Length: Not more than 3,000 words
• Referencing: APA Style (6th Edition)
• Font: Times New Roman, 12-point font size
• Documentation: Typed in double line
• Spacing: MS Word only
  Plagiarism:
• Plagiarized content will result in disqualification of the submitted entry

TOPIC
Employee Mental Health and Wellness: The Role of HR in Creating a Resilient and Supportive Workplace.
Required Documents

• ID Card from student’s current institution
• Copy of admission letter to student’s current institution
• One recent passport-sized photograph
• Current telephone number and e-mail address.

How To Apply for CIPM Essay Competition 2025 for Undergraduates

• The above-mentioned documents must be scanned and submitted along with the essay as a single Microsoft Word file to essaycompetition@cipmnigeria.org.
• For enquiries, contact Charity at 08176582368 or email essaycompetition@cipmnigeria.org.

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