National IT Whizkids Competition

The National Information Technology WhizKids Competition is to stimulate the interest and passion of young minds in Information Technology. The competition is organized by Nigeria Computer Society and other partners for Secondary school students. Entrants are expected to participate in an online quiz competition based on IT related subject matter.

Eligibility

The award is open to secondary school (Private and Public) students in Nigeria. 

Entry application will be filled online via Nigeria Computer Society website www. ncs.org.ng

Quiz Coverage

Computer Studies Curriculum as approved by the Government and emerging trend in technology.

Prizes: National Level (Grand Finale)

• • First Prize                N100,000               
  • Second Prize           N75,000.00
  • Third Prize               N50,000.00

Prizes: Regional Level

• • Tablets PCs for the winner per region

Prizes: State level

• • Award Plaques for the best three (3) positions

Rules

• • Entry applicants must fill online form via www.ncs.org.ng on or before February 28, 2020
  • Entry applicants are expected to have electronic copy of their passport photo ready before filling the form
  • To enter, students must be enrolled in any secondary school across the Nation.
  • Only individual entries will be accepted
  • More than one entry by the same applicant will be disqualified.
  • Access codes to participate in the quiz will be sent to applicants by March 12, 2020.
  • Quiz at State level will be held online from March 16 – 18, 2020.
  • Quiz at Regional level will be held online from April 7 – 9, 2020.
  • Quiz at National level will be held online during the July Conference.
  • Only the best student from each region will be invited to participate at the National level.
  • Any costs or expenses incur by entrants for participating in the competition is at the applicant’s account. The organizers will only provide the prize for awardees.
  • The decision of our panel of judges is final and is not subject to any form of appeal with regard to selection of finalists.

Contact:

For enquiries, you can email your questions to ijeoma@ncs.org.ng or call 08037213920.