The FCM Foundation Scholarship aims to uplift and provide opportunities for young Muslim women to excel academically and professionally through the Undergraduate Learning Support Programme (ULSP).
Undergraduate Learning Support Programme (Female) is a scholarship and mentorship programme for female Muslim undergraduate students who demonstrate excellent academic abilities.
The programme provides Islamic mentorship as well as academic support, in the form of stipends, to selected scholars in a bid to enhance the building of academically excellent students with good Islamic and moral background.
Benefits
Scholarship Funds
One day mentorship session
Post scholarship disbursement mentorship and guidance
Possible future support for higher learning
Requirements
100 level female Muslim undergraduates
Full-time student at the University of Lagos, Akoka, or Lagos State University, Ojo
Between 16 and 19 years old
Have a minimum of six credit passes in SSCE in one sitting
Scored a minimum of 250 in the last UTME taken before admission
Physically, mentally and psychologically stable
Good moral conduct and leadership abilities
Application Documents
JAMB Admission Letter
Evidence of Current Studentship of Institution (ID Card, Biodata Form e.t.c)
Reference letter from a reputable Islamic Organization (Institution-based Students Organizations are not acceptable)
Letter must be on letterheaded paper and be addressed to The Executive Director, First Class Muslim Foundation, Lagos, Nigeria.
Letters should genuinely speak to the character of the applicants and should not be generic.
Improperly addressed letters or generic letters will lead to disqualification.
Birth Certificate or Affidavit of Age
Original WAEC Result
Original UTME Result
Current result slip showing student GPA (If available)
A Personal Statement to convince panellists as to why they should consider her for the scholarship.
Word limit for Personal Statement is 300.
Font type is Century Gothic and font size is 12.
Spacing should be 1.5.
Full name should be written at the top of the document.
The unethical use of AI tools to generate or significantly adjust/review personal statements is prohibited. All personal statements submitted will be tested and evaluated for plagiarism or AI-derivation. AI detection beyond 20% is not acceptable. Applicants who disregard this will be disqualified from current and any future opportunities from the foundation.
Method of Application
For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: December 14, 2024.