Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) 2023 Annual Essay Competition for Undergraduates for Bachelor


The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) announces its 2023 Annual Essay Competition for Nigerian undergraduates. The competition focuses on the impact of the 'JAPA' syndrome on the national economy. Prizes include up to N125,000, HRM books, networking opportunities, and more.

In a bid to foster intellectual growth and research acumen among Nigerian students, the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has recently announced its 2023 edition of the Annual Essay Competition. This prestigious event beckons students from across Nigerian universities and polytechnics to contribute their insights on a timely and crucial subject matter.

eMPIRICA Information

eMPIRICA Grants

Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) 2023 Annual Essay Competition for Undergraduates for Bachelor eMPIRICA is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the large town of Brcko (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Brcko District. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Odjeljenje za obrazovanje, Brcko distrikta (Department of Education, Brcko District), eMPIRICA is a coeducational higher education institution. eMPIRICA offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.

Eligibility Criteria

Students are encouraged to delve deep, present empirical evidence, and adhere to international journal standards in their writings.

Who’s Eligible?

  • Participants must be undergraduates from Nigerian Universities or Polytechnics.
  • Essays should exhibit originality, empirical rigour, and should be both locally and globally relevant.
  • Entries should not exceed 3,000 words and must follow the APA referencing style (6th edition).
  • Use Times New Roman, 12-point font size and maintain a double line spacing. Submissions should be in MS Word format only.
  • Plagiarism won’t be tolerated; any hint of it will result in immediate disqualification.

Offered Benefits

Winners can look forward to impressive rewards:

  • 1st Prize: N125,000 & 2 HRM books
  • 2nd Prize: N100,000 & 2 HRM books
  • 3rd Prize: N75,000 & 2 HRM books

Additional Perks include:

  • A pathway to an expansive network of employers.
  • Complimentary student membership registration with CIPM (for non-members).
  • An all-expenses-covered trip to the CIPM 2023 International Conference & Exhibition in Abuja.

Application Process

Required Documents:

Essential Documents for Submission:

  • A valid ID Card from the participant’s institution.
  • Admission letter from the participant’s institution.
  • A recent passport-sized photograph.
  • Current mobile number and e-mail address.
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