2020/2021 Jim Ovia Foundation/MUSTE Scholarship

Jim Ovia Foundation/MUSTE Scholarship 2020/2021 is on going. See Eligibility and how to apply below.

Eligibility and Criteria

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.

Deadline: 26th December, 2020

Eligible Countries: Nigeria

Eligible Field of Study: All courses offered at Nigerian universities

Required documents for my Application

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 result certificate

f)     A valid student ID for your host institution (University/College)

g)    A passport photograph

Renewing 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

d)    A valid student ID for your host institution (University/College)

e)    A passport photograph

f)     The most recent CGPA result slip (signed and stamped by the HOD or from the ICT centre)

 Will my Documentation be Verified?

All submitted documents will be verified by the scholarship selection committee. Applicants found to have submitted false information or unverifiable or forged documents will no longer be eligible to apply for the Jim Ovia Scholars Program.

How to apply for Jim Ovia Foundation 2020 Scholarship.

Eligible and interested candidates should click the link below to apply 

https://www.jimoviafoundation.org/eform/submit/2020-jim-ovia-scholarship-applic