Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship for Nigerian Undergraduate Students
Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship Invitation: Applications are currently ongoing for the Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship. Undergraduate Nigerian Students are invited to apply for the scholarship. See the full details below:
Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship Invitation: Applications are currently ongoing for the Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship. Undergraduate Nigerian Students are invited to apply for the scholarship. See the full details below:
Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship Details and FAQs
The Jim Ovia Scholarship was founded and funded by Mr. Jim Ovia since 1998, to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigeria youths. The scholarship was previoustly known as the MUSTE scholarship. The awardees are given funding for undergraduate study for the duration of the undergraduate program. The award includes tuition and maintenance allowance. The scheme offers an average of 100 opportunities every year. The Financial records show that as at October 2010, Mr. Ovia has invested 100 Million Naira in the program on 1500 beneficiaries.
In establishing the Jim Ovia Scholarship, Mr. Ovia hoped to create a network of future leaders within Nigeria who can compete globally with their peers, bring new ideas, creativity and are committed to improving the lives and circumstances of people in their respective communities. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of personal intellectual ability, leadership capability and a desire to use their knowledge to contribute to society throughout Nigeria by providing service to their community and applying their talent and knowledge to improve the lives of others. Over time it is expected that the Jim Ovia Scholarship beneficiaries will become leaders in helping to address challenges related to health, technology, and finance, all areas in which the foundation is deeply engaged.
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Goals:
- To promote access to tertiary education
- To invest in the future leaders of Nigeria
- To provide a platform that encourages competitiveness and promotes equal opportunities in workplace
- To bridge the knowledge gap among Nigerian Youth
When is the application deadline?
November 24th, 2024, at midnight.
Which countries are eligible for the scholarship?
Students from Nigeria are eligible for this scholarship.
In which host country will I be studying?
You will be studying in Nigeria.
What is the category of this opportunity?
This scholarship falls under the undergraduate scholarships category.
How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?
The scholarship is open to all undergraduate University students of Nigerian citizenship. One hundred (100) awardees are selected each year from a pool of eligible applicants. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of personal intellectual ability, leadership capability and a desire to contribute to society at large to improve the lives of others.
How many scholarship awards are available?
One hundred (100)
What is the duration of the scholarship award?
The duration of the scholarship is 4 years.
Eligibility
Prospective applicants are urged to carefully review the following instructions to ensure a successful application submission:
- Recognized Government I.D
- Passport Photograph
- Your Official JAMB Certificate
- Your School’s Admission Letter
- Your official acceptance letter from the University
- Copy of your UTME Result
- Current Academic Calendar of your Institution (Stamped/Signed)
- Signed & Stamped Student Copy of your CGPA Result (Medical students MUST provide a SIGNED & STAMPED copy of their most recent examination result, showing the courses, grades and the grades translated into CGPA)
- Original Copy of your HOD’s Recommendation Letter (This letter MUST state your Current Academic Level, Current Academic Session, Current Academic Semester and Current CGPA…MUST not be older Than 4 Months)
- Your School I.D card
- Original Secondary School O’Level Certificate (WAEC, GCE or NECO)
2. Incomplete or Incorrect Submissions: Applications containing incomplete or inaccurate documentation will not be considered.
3. Document Authenticity: Submission of fraudulent documents will result in immediate disqualification.
4. Application Finality: Please verify the accuracy of all information before submission, as alterations to submitted applications will not be permitted.
5. Application Integrity: The submission of forged documents or false information will lead to the applicant being permanently ineligible for future applications.
6. Applicant Categories: Please use the “New Applicants” link if you have never received a Jim Ovia Foundation scholarship. Use the “Returning Applicants” link if you have previously been awarded a scholarship.
How to Apply for the Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship
- The application process is currently open. To find out more information on how to apply, please visit the following link below
- Applications for the scholarship are now being accepted through this link.
