PZ Cussons Chemistry Challenge For Nigerian Schools

PZ Cussons Chemistry Challenge for Nigerian Schools: Applications are invited from suitably qualified students for the PZ Cussons Chemistry Challenge 2019

PZ Cussons Chemistry Challenge was initiated in 2013 by the PZ Cussons Foundation to stimulate, inspire and reward the study of science and chemistry in particular among senior Secondary school students.
Chemistry is a dynamic and interesting discipline that cuts across all areas of human lives. It is the central science that is deeply ingrained in Health Care, Engineering, Business, Management, Government, Marketing, Product Development, Environmental Management and even Law.Objectives

• The overall objective is to continue to make PZ Cussons Chemistry Challenge the No. 1 platform for supporting the learning of Chemistry in Schools.
• To promote the girl child education within Nigeria.
• Recruiting new schools to the initiative
• Deepen brand awareness and association for Premier

Description

In view of this central and important role, PZ Cussons is promoting the study of chemistry through open competition amongst Nigerian secondary schools.
The primary objective of the competition is to stimulate and inspire the learning of Chemistry amongst students and raise their IQ. It is to also demonstrate the relevance and role of chemistry in our society.

Benefits:

1st Prize

Student: N1,000,000
Teacher: N250,000
School: Desktop and Lab Equipment

2nd Prize

Student: N750,000
Teacher: N150,000
School: Desktop and Lab Equipment

3rd Prize

Student: N500,000
Teacher: N100,000
School: Desktop and Lab Equipment

Host Country: Nigeria

Scholarship Type: Contest

Application Deadline: 16th May, 2019.

Eligible Countries: Nigeria

Number of Awards: 3

Eligibility:

• The competition is open to all SS 2 Chemistry students in Nigerian Schools.
• Students have to be schooling within Nigeria.
• Students are to be sponsored by their Secondary School and/or Parent.
• Entries are open to both Private and Public Secondary Schools.
• After registration, candidates would be required to printout a computer generated docket (with passport picture, name, school, passport, parent’s and principal’s name) for identification.
• All registered students are required to undertake the online quiz which will form the basis for the initial shortlisting.
• Entry is FREE.