The African Economic Scholars Program (AESP) is delighted to partner with the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA) for the 2025 National Policy Challenge, inviting Nigeria undergraduates to submit an entry and win interesting prize.

 “What Digital Trade Policies Can Help African Startups Expand Across Borders Under AfCFTA?”

The deadline was extended to give more student opportunity to participate in the scholars program  

Benefits

  • Winner: N250,000
  • First Runner-up: N150,000
  • Second Runner-up: N100,000

Method of Application

Click Here to Apply

Guidelines: 

  • Entries must be submitted only through the application link
  • Only PDF documents are acceptable
  • Not more than 2000 words (Excluding references or any preliminary pages)
  • AI-generated or plagiarized content will be disqualified
  • The top 10 finalists will be contacted to present their policy ideas

For Enquiries: 

Email: aesprogram2023@gmail.com

Application Deadline: September 30, 2025.