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The AESP and CSEA 2025 National Policy Challenge invites Nigerian undergraduates to propose digital trade policies that support African startups under AfCFTA. Win up to ₦250,000


Summary of National Policy Challenge

  • Host: AESP & CSEA
  • Category: Competition
  • Eligible Countries: Nigeria
  • Reward: ₦250K | ₦150K | ₦100K
  • Deadline: Sept 15, 2025




About National Policy Challenge

The AESP–CSEA 2025 National Policy Challenge invites undergraduate students in Nigerian tertiary institutions to propose innovative digital trade policies that can help African startups scale across borders under the AfCFTA framework. The competition aims to foster critical thinking, policy innovation, and youth engagement in Africa’s economic development.



National Policy Challenge Benefits

  • Opportunity to propose impactful digital trade policies under AfCFTA
  • National recognition and exposure to top policy experts
  • Cash prizes for top 3 winners (₦250K, ₦150K, ₦100K)
  • Top 10 finalists will present their ideas to a panel of experts
  • Valuable experience in policy writing and presentation



National Policy Challenge Eligibility

  • Must be an undergraduate student
  • Must be enrolled in a Nigerian tertiary institution
  • Submission must be original (no AI-generated or plagiarized content)
  • Entry must not exceed 2,000 words (excluding references and preliminary pages)
  • Submission must be in PDF format



How To Apply for National Policy Challenge

Read the details on this page and confirm your eligibility.
Click the button below to access the scholarship portal.

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