Jim Ovia Scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate Students 2017

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Are you a current undergraduate or graduate Nigerian student studying in Nigeria, here's an opportunity to be one of the 100 beneficiaries of the Jim Ovia Scholarships.
The Jim Ovia Foundation is offering up to 100 scholarships to pursue undergraduate and graduate programme in Nigeria for the year 2017. These scholarships are open to all potential students of Nigerian citizenship.

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for these scholarships:
The scholarship is open to all potential 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.
Scholarship value: Beneficiaries of the Jim Ovia scholarship receive an annual award of 150,000 Nigerian Naira, renewable for up to the entire duration of the beneficiary’s educational tenure. Take note that awards are not automatically renewed annually. Students who have previously been awarded the Jim Ovia Scholarship must fill out a renewal application online to re-apply. Incomplete or non-submission of the required documentation, unverifiable or forged documents will automatically disqualify you for the scholarship.
Application deadline: November 30, 2016.

How to Apply: The mode of application is ONLINE. The following documents are required to submit a full application for a New or Renewal Scholarship Award. Please note that all scanned copies must be of the original document, photocopied scans will not be accepted.
New Applicant’s documentation:
a) Completed online application
b)  Valid Government ID (e.g. International passport, Voter’s Card, National ID or Driver’s License)
Please note that a certificate of origin or birth certificate will not be accepted as a valid form of ID. The only exception will be for minors below the age of 18 years who are unable to apply for a government ID. In which case, a birth certificate will be accepted in lieu of a government ID for such minors.
c) An official original letter (not photocopied) letter from your school/Head of Department stating the following:

  • Your full name
  • Course Title
  • Department of Study
  • CGPA
  • Gender
  • Matriculation number
    or
  • Newly matriculated who have not yet received a matriculation number or school ID must provide a provisional admission letter to their institution of study.
d) Original Secondary School Certificate (WAEC or NECO)
e) Original JAMB certificate
f)  A valid student ID for your host institution (University/College)
g) A passport photograph.

Please look up the Scholarship Link for more information.

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