Academics Stand Against Poverty (ASAP), ASAP East and Southern Africa (ASAP-ESA), in collaboration with the University of Zambia’s Graduate School of Business and the University of Lusaka (UNILUS), proudly announces the inaugural Nelson Mandela Essay Prize Competition for 2026.
This competition invites young African scholars to address pressing continental issues and propose innovative solutions for global governance. With South Africa set to chair the G20 and the African Union joining as a permanent member, this initiative provides a timely platform for African voices to shape global discussions.
This competition offers a unique opportunity for young African thinkers to contribute to global efforts on poverty alleviation, sustainable development, and economic progress. We encourage all eligible scholars to participate and share their innovative ideas for addressing Africa’s most pressing challenges in the global context.
Founded in 1965, University of Zambia is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Lusaka (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Zambia, University of Zambia (UNZA) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Zambia (UNZA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 54 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.