Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship Application Opens Soon.
The Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship Program has been awarding full scholarships to Nigerian students 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. 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.
In establishing the Jim Ovia Foundation 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.
Benefits
Successful awardees of the Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship will receive full support throughout the period of their undergraduate study covering;
Tuition fees
Accommodation
Living stipends
Requirements
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR JIM OVIA SCHOLARSHIP:
Before you fill the form note the following information:
You MUST NOT USE AN AGENT to fill out or apply or submit an application
There is NO PAYMENT REQUIRED to submit an application. Paying an agent is at your own risk and does not guarantee a scholarship award
You are only allowed to make only ONE SUBMISSION per applicant. Multiple entries will be disqualified
FALSIFYING or FORGING documents will automatically lead to a disqualification
Applicant MUST have completed Senior Secondary School
Applicants MUST have gained admission into a Nigerian University(State or Federal) and MUST provide proof of admission
Applicant MUST have a minimum of five credits in the O/level and will be required to submit a certificate of proof
Candidate’s age MUST not be less than 16 years at time of application
There are no restrictions to the course or program of study for applicants
Make sure to provide a reliable means of contact as the email and phone number you enter in this form will be used to contact you
You MUST provide an email address that has your firstname and lastname in it. Email MUST be a Gmail or Yahoo account
All uploaded scanned documents must be clear and legible, unclear documents will be rejected
You may print the form for your own record before clicking on submit
Submitting an application does not guarantee an award of the Jim Ovia scholarship
There is no need to contact the Foundation once you have submitted your application. Those who meet the selection criteria will be shortlisted and contacted by the foundation
Ensure that you enter all information accurately and click submit
Application Documents
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION
Recognized Government I.D
Official Birth Certificate
Passport Photograph
Your Official JAMB Certificate/Result
Your University Admission Letter
Your official acceptance letter from the University
Copy of your UTME Result
Current Academic Calendar of your Institution (Stamped/Signed)
Signed & Stamped Student Copy of your academic result, from 100level till date, showing your GPAs per semester and overall CGPA.(To be considered for scholarship, Medical students MUST convert their academic grades to CGPA. This result MUST show the University’s grading system and the actual conversion of their grades to CGPA and MUST be stamped and signed by the school authorities)
Original Copy of your HOD’s Recommendation Letter(This letter MUST not be older than four (4) months and should state your Current Academic Level, Current Academic Session, Current Academic Semester and Current CGPA)
Your School I.D card
Original Secondary School O’Level Certificate (WAEC, GCE or NECO)
Method of Application
“New Applicants” link is for those who have never been awarded a scholarship, while “Returning Applicants” link are for those who had, at one time or the other, been awarded a scholarship.
For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage