Show the World What You’ve Got!
Compete with other talented students across Nigeria in writing and art contests designed to celebrate creativity, expression, and excellence. celebrate creativity, expression, and excellence. |
Why You Should Enter Schoolers Pen Contests?
Whether you’re a storyteller, poet, artist, or thinker—our contests are your chance to shine. We don’t just accept your entries—we celebrate them. Here’s why students across Nigeria are stepping up and submitting their best work:
Recognition
Get your work featured in our magazine, online, and across schools nationwide.
Exciting Prizes
Win awards, certificates, gift packs, and more
Skill Growth
Challenge yourself, get better, and build confidence in your talent.
Community
Join a growing network of passionate young creators just like you.
How to Enter the Contest
Entering the Schoolers Pen Contest is easy and open to every Nigerian student. Just follow these simple steps to share your voice with the world:
Submit Your Entry
Send us your original work—poems, stories, essays, or art—through our online submission form.
Review Stage
Our team will review your work carefully. You may receive helpful feedback to revise and resubmit if needed.
Get Published
Approved entries are proudly published on our website for thousands to read.
Get Featured in the Magazine
Top entries are selected yearly to appear in our print and digital magazine editions.
Contest Rules & Eligibility
To keep things fair and fun for everyone, we’ve put together a clear list of rules and eligibility requirements. Before entering the contest, make sure you understand what’s allowed.
All contest rules, entry formats, and submission requirements are listed in detail on our Submission Guidelines page.
Prizes & Recognition
Your talent deserves the spotlight! Every contest cycle, we celebrate outstanding entries with exciting prizes and national recognition—because your voice matters, and your creativity deserves to shine.
Upcoming Contests
Monthly Writing Challenge
Submit your best short fiction or poem for a chance to be crowned "Writer of the Month." Winners will be featured in our Championship Hall with their school and photo.
National Writing Bee Contest
Test your writing speed and skill in this exciting nationwide writing bee. Compete for prizes and the national title. Open to students across Nigeria.
National Art Contest
Show your creativity through drawing, painting, or digital art. Winners will be showcased in a national student exhibition.
Schoolers Pen Monthly Writing Challenge - October Edition
The Power of Dreams
If you had the chance to show how powerful dreams can be in shaping lives and the future, what story would you tell? Express your thoughts in an essay, story, poem, or artwork that captures the power of dreams
How the Contest Works
Write & Submit
Submit your entry (essay, poem, or short story) on the theme “The Power of Dreams” through our website form.
- Deadline: 28th October 2025.
Get Published
Our reviewers will select the best entries and publish them on the Schoolers Pen website.
Share & Collect Votes
Each published writer will get a unique link to their entry. Share this link with friends, family, classmates, and supporters to vote for your entry.
Win “Writer of the Month”
The entry with the highest number of votes will be crowned Writer of the Month – October 2025 🎉.
Contest FAQs
Can I submit to both fiction and poetry?
Yes, absolutely! If the current contest allows multiple categories like fiction and poetry, you’re welcome to submit one piece to each. Just make sure to follow the guidelines for each submission.
Do contests have themes?
Yes, each contest comes with its own theme or prompt to guide your creativity. Be sure to read the instructions carefully before you begin writing.
How are winners selected?
After you submit your work, you’ll receive a link to your entry. Share that link with friends, classmates, and family—because entries with the most meaningful comments and engagement stand a higher chance of winning. The more impactful and well-loved your piece is, the better!
Ready to Be Crowned Champion of the Month?
Join the challenge and let your words shine! Whether it’s fiction, poetry, or powerful storytelling — your voice deserves the spotlight. Submit your entry, gather support, and rise as our next featured writer.