Apply for Jim Ovia’s Scholarship Program 2018/2019– This is to inform you of the latest scholarship from Jim Ovia’s Scholarship Program 2018/2019 is one of the best scholarships that pays students higher. The steps to apply for this scholarship are well stated below for fast application.

About the Jim Ovia Scholarship Program

The Jim Ovia Scholars Program was founded since 1998. It is fully funded by Mr. Jim Ovia to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigeria youths. The scholarship was previously known as the MUSTE scholarship. Eligble awardees are supported for their undergraduate and graduate study for the duration of their program and includes tuition and maintenance allowances. The scheme offers an average of 100 opportunities each year for new applicants while renewing applicants are supported annually, conditional on meeting all eligible requirements of the scholarship. Since October 2010, Mr. Ovia has invested over 100 Million Naira in the program to support 1500 beneficiaries and counting.

What is the Jim Ovia Scholarship Program

The Jim Ovia Scholars Program is a national initiative to educate and develop next-generation leaders who will contribute to social and economic progress of Nigeria. The Program enables Nigerian youths from economically disadvantaged communities to complete a quality tertiary education, and make successful transitions to further education or to the workforce in Nigeria.

Who is a Jim Ovia Scholarship?

A Jim Ovia scholar is any individual that has benefitted or was awarded a Jim Ovia Scholarship as financial support for the purpose of completing his/her undergraduate tertiary education.

Who can apply?

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
The Jim Ovia Scholars program for undergraduate level students is open to matriculated full-time University/College applicants who are residents and citizens of Nigeria. This program aims to support academically qualified, yet economically disadvantaged, youths in Nigeria who will contribute to the transformation of the future of the country.

How do I apply to the Jim Ovia’s Scholarship Program?

Please note that all applications to the Jim Ovia scholars Program is only accepted online. Handwritten applications and verbal referrals are not acceptable

How many awards are available each year?

There are 100 new scholarships available for award each year. All eligible renewing applicants who meet the renewal scholar’s criteria will be re-awarded a renewal scholarship

Eligibility for Jim Ovia’s Scholarship Program 2018/2019

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.

What are the guidelines for filling out the Jim Ovia Scholarship applications?

Complete application instructions will be available on each application form. To access the scholarship application, you have to first of all open a Jim Ovia Scholars Account. Once you open your account, application forms will become available to you between the months of October 26 and December 26 in your scholars account. If you would like further guidance on filling out the application, read more on our Scholarship Application Guide.

Qualifications for application into Jim Ovia’s Scholarship Program 2018/2019

Newly matriculated who have not yet received a matriculation number or school ID must provide a provisional admission letter to their institution of study.

1. ) Original Secondary School Certificate (WAEC or NECO)
2. ) Original JAMB result certificate
3. ) A valid student ID for your host institution (University/College)
4. ) A passport photograph

Renewing Applicant’s documentation:

1. a) Completed online application
2. 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.

1. 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

1. d) A valid student ID for your host institution (University/College)
2. e)A passport photograph
3. f) The most recent CGPA result slip (signed and stamped by the HOD or from the ICT centre)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should:
Click here to Apply

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.

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