UBA Foundation has awarded a N15 million scholarship to a 15‑year‑old girl who won the 16th edition of its essay competition.
The competition attracted roughly 15,000 entries, from which 20 finalists were shortlisted.
All five winners were girls, selected from the pool of finalists.
The scholarship, worth N15 million, is intended to support the winner’s further education.
UBA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of United Bank for Africa, routinely sponsors programmes aimed at fostering youth development and educational opportunities across Nigeria.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
