Jim Ovia Foundation Scholars [MUSTE Scholarship] Program for Nigerian Undergraduate Students Application Form, Eligibility, Criteria, Application Guidelines and Deadline for 2020/2021 Academic Session.
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.
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
Benefits.
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.
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.Applicants 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
- Newly matriculated who have not yet received a matriculation number or school ID must provide a provisional admission letter to their institution of study.
e) Original JAMB result certificate
f) A valid student ID for your host institution (University/College)
g) A passport photograph
Method of Application
Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should apply by clicking on the “Apply” button.
Deadline
Not Specified
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