About the 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 the competition which is fully on IT related topics.
Eligibility
The Competition is open to Senior Secondary (SS) 1 & 2 Students in any secondary school (Private and Public) in Nigeria. It is also open to Brilliant JSS3 Students that wish to participate.
The entry application must be filled and submitted online.
Quiz Coverage
Computer Studies Curriculum as approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria and emerging trend in technology.
Guidelines:
- Interested applicants must currently be enrolled in any secondary school across the Nation
- Each school is to register not less than two applicants for the competition.
- Each applicant is to pay a non-refundable registration fee of two thousand Naira (₦2,000.00) online to complete the application
- Entry applicants must fill in the competition application form
- Entry applicants are to submit their evidence of registration fees payment and electronic copy of their passport with the online form
- Any costs or expenses incurred by entrants for participating in the competition are at the applicant’s account. The organizers will only provide the prize for awardees
- The decision of the panel of judges is final and is not subject to any form of appeal with regards to selection of finalists.
Important Dates:
Application Form Open: 17th February 2025
Application Close: 14th June 2025
State level competition: 23rd June 2025.
Zonal level competition: 10th July 2025
National (Final) level competition: 19th July 2025
Participation Fee: ₦2000.00/Candidate
Winners will be officially recognized and awarded during the NCS Annual Conference
