Apply: TutorsLinks Educators Challenge Offers ₦1m Prizes
Tutors, teachers and trainers across Nigeria can now apply for the TutorsLinks Educators Impact Challenge 2026.
This is a nationwide online competition designed to recognise educators who are making a difference through effective and innovative teaching.
The initiative provides Nigerian educators with an opportunity to showcase their teaching abilities, subject knowledge and creativity while competing for a share of ₦1 million in total cash prizes.
What the Challenge Involves
Participants are required to submit an original teaching video demonstrating their ability to explain a useful concept clearly, accurately and engagingly.
The lesson can focus on JAMB, WAEC, Adult Education or another subject area in which the applicant actively teaches or tutors.
According to the available programme information, entries will be assessed based on factors including teaching quality, subject knowledge, clarity, creativity and the ability to engage learners.
The competition is intended not only to reward educators financially but also to spotlight teaching approaches capable of improving learning experiences for Nigerian students and other learners.
Who Can Apply?
The challenge is open to educators across Nigeria who fall into categories such as:
- JAMB tutors
- WAEC tutors
- Adult Education tutors
- Teachers
- Trainers
Applicants are expected to demonstrate strong subject knowledge and the ability to communicate concepts in a clear, creative and engaging manner.
Prizes
The competition has a ₦1 million total cash prize pool.
Ten selected tutors will receive ₦100,000 each to support their educational impact and teaching initiatives.
Beyond the financial reward, the challenge offers educators an opportunity to gain recognition and showcase their work to a wider audience.
How to Prepare Your Entry
Applicants are encouraged to choose a topic they understand well and demonstrate their ability to make complex ideas easy for learners to understand.
A strong submission should:
- Present an original teaching video.
- Demonstrate accurate subject knowledge.
- Explain the selected concept clearly.
- Use creative teaching techniques.
- Keep learners engaged throughout the presentation.
- Showcase the applicant’s individual teaching style.
The emphasis is on demonstrating the quality and impact of teaching, rather than simply presenting information.
Key Details
Programme: TutorsLinks Educators Impact Challenge 2026
Target applicants: Tutors, teachers and trainers in Nigeria
Format: Nationwide online competition
Total cash prizes: ₦1 million
Individual prize: ₦100,000 for each of 10 selected tutors
Submission: Original teaching video
Application deadline: October 31, 2026
Grand Finale: November 28, 2026
How to Apply
Interested educators should submit their original teaching video through the designated TutorsLinks application channel before the October 31, 2026 deadline.
Applicants should ensure that their submissions meet the competition requirements and clearly demonstrate their teaching quality, creativity, subject expertise and ability to engage learners.
With a ₦1 million prize pool and nationwide participation, the challenge provides Nigerian educators with an opportunity to turn their teaching skills into recognition while highlighting innovative approaches to education.
