Student Competition
Student essay competition.
Think critically. Write boldly. Shape nutrition futures. Open to certificate, diploma, and degree students.
Entry fee
KES 1,000
per submission
Word count
650–3,000 words
Format
.doc / .docx
Entry fee
KES 1,000
Deadline
20 Oct 2026
Entry fee
KES 1,000
per submission
About the competition
Think critically. Write boldly. Shape nutrition futures. The Student Essay Competition invites students to submit an original essay on one of the conference sub-themes.
The winning entry receives a monetary gift (cheque), a Certificate of Excellence Award, and recognition at the 6th International Nutrition and Dietetics Scientific Conference.
Essays must be original work — plagiarism and AI generated content is not tolerated and will disqualify an entry.
Who can enter
- +Certificate students
- +Diploma students
- +Degree students
Choose one sub-theme
- IEvidence-Based Practice and Applied Research
- IITriple Burden of Malnutrition
- IIINutrition Policy and Guidelines
- IVFood Systems, Fortification, and Nutrition Impact
- VInnovation in Nutrition Practice and Technology
Essay requirements
Word count
650–3,000 words
Formatting
1.5 spacing, Times New Roman, font size 12
File format
Microsoft Word document (.doc/.docx)
Sub-theme
Select one of the five conference sub-themes
Originality
Must be original work and not plagiarized
Entry fee & payment
KES 1,000 per submission.
Once you submit your entry below, you'll receive a confirmation email with an invoice and a secure payment link — pay by bank transfer, M-Pesa, or card. Your entry is reviewed once payment is confirmed.
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Student information
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