2024 Scholarships for Nigerian Students: Akinyele, Unubiko, and OCI Foundation

In commemoration of the 10th year anniversary of Prof. I.O. Akinyele’s demise, a scholarship program has been initiated to support indigent students in public universities in Nigeria pursuing studies in nutrition or agriculture. Prof. Akinyele, a first-generation university graduate, believed in the transformative power of education and aimed to assist as many individuals as possible.

Isaac Olaolu Akinyele Scholarship Program Details:

• Application Deadline: February 20, 2024
• Value: N150,000.00
• Funding Type: Partially Funded
• Type: Undergraduate
• Courses: Agriculture, Nutrition and dietetics
• Sponsor: Isaac Olaolu Akinyele Memorial Scholarship
• Gender: Men and Women

Benefits of Isaac Olaolu Akinyele Scholarship Program:

• The scholarship awards have a total value of N150,000, benefiting 10 deserving scholars.
• Beyond financial aid, this scholarship provides a platform for students to showcase their dedication to the fields of Nutrition and Agriculture.

Requirements for Isaac Olaolu Akinyele Scholarship Program:

• Open to Nigerian citizens enrolled in federal or state-owned universities in Nigeria.
• Must be studying Nutrition or Agriculture.
• Currently in the second or third year of full-time undergraduate study.
• Maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 in a 5-grade system.

Isaac Olaolu Akinyele Scholarship Program

Application Deadline	February 20, 2024
Value	N150,000.00
Funding Type	Partially Funded
Type	Undergraduate
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	Isaac Olaolu Akinyele Memorial Scholarship
Gender	Men and Women

Application Documents:

Essays Submission:

1. Why I am qualified for this scholarship: Max 300 words.
2. Enroll in the course: Evolving Leaders in Nutrition
3. Provide a summary of what you learned from this course, ethical leadership in Nigeria, and your action plan.
4. How do you imagine/expect food systems pathways to transform the nutritional status of vulnerable populations in the next ten years? What is the role of Generative AI? Max 250 words.

Application Package:

• Completed application forms.
• Current transcripts.
• Personal references: Include one from a former employer or current professor and a personal/character reference.

Application Deadline:

February 20, 2024

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates can apply through the Isaac Olaolu Akinyele Memorial Scholarship on Google Docs.

Unubiko Foundation Scholarship Program 2023/2024 for Nigerian Students

Overview:
Unubiko Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of families in underprivileged communities through education, healthcare, and community development, has announced the commencement of its 2023/2024 scholarship scheme. The scholarship is designed to support deserving Abia students in state and federal-owned tertiary institutions across Nigeria, as well as non-Abian students in state and federal-owned tertiary institutions in Abia State.

Scholarship Categories:
The Unubiko Foundation Scholarship Program comprises three categories:

1. University category
2. Polytechnic category
3. College of Education category

Key Details:

• Application Deadline: February 28, 2024
• Country to Study: Nigeria
• Type: Undergraduate
• Sponsor: Unubiko Foundation
• Gender: Men and Women

Requirements:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.0 in a 5.0 grade system (or equivalent) for the University category.
• Have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 in a 4.0 grade system (or equivalent) for the Polytechnic category.
• Have a minimum CGPA of 4.0 in a 5.0 grade system (or equivalent) for the College of Education category.
• Possess a minimum of six O-level credits (including English language and Mathematics) in one sitting.

Selection Process:

• Full-time degree, polytechnic, and college of education students of Abia State origin or non-Abians residing in Abia State as students.
• Various fields of study are eligible for the scholarship, including Accountancy, Computer Science, Law, Medicine/Surgery, Engineering, and more.

Application Documents:
Before starting the application, ensure you have clear scanned copies of the following documents:

• Passport photograph (not more than 6 months old)
• School ID card
• Admission Letter
• Birth Certificate (or attestation)
• O’ Level Result (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB)
• JAMB Result
• Local Government Area Letter of Identification
• Signed School Verification Form (available for download on the portal)

How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates can apply through the Unubiko Foundation Scholarship Portal. Ensure accurate and complete information is provided during the application process.

Important Notes:

• The scholarship program is free, and applicants are not required to make any payments.
• Any candidate found to have presented false documents will be disqualified.
• If awarded the scholarship, the offer cannot be transferred to another university or course of study.

For more details and to apply, visit the Unubiko Foundation website.

OCI Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship for Nigerian Students 2024

The OCI Foundation offers annual financial awards to indigent Nigerian students to support their education in registered Nigerian universities. The OCI Foundation Scholarship winners receive financial support throughout the approved duration of their chosen programs in any university of their choice in Nigeria. The scholarships are focused on brilliant, exceptional, but financially challenged students.

Program Details:

• Application Deadline: April 26, 2024
• Funding Type: Fully Funded
• Country to study: Nigeria
• Type: Undergraduate
• Sponsor: OCI Foundation
• State of Origin: Anambra
• Gender: Men and Women

Benefits of OCI Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship:

• Full scholarship till graduation

Requirements for OCI Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship:
(A). FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS:

1. A valid Government-issued identity (ID) document (e.g., International Travel Passport, Voter’s Card, National Identity Card, or Driver’s License).
2. An official letter from your school (Head of Department) stating your full name, gender, matriculation number, course title and level, department of study.
3. Certified copies (by a qualified legal practitioner) of JAMB/UME result certificate, Senior Secondary School Exam Certificate (WASSCE or NECO), a valid student ID for your host institution, a recent passport photograph, and a letter of recognition from the Traditional Ruler of your town confirming your Local Government Area in Anambra State.
4. A 500-word essay about “My family.”

(B). RENEWING APPLICANTS:

1. An official letter from your school (Head of Department) stating your full name, gender, matriculation number, course title and level, department of study, and your Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) for the years completed.
2. An official statement of your result for the completed year(s).
3. If applicable, a letter stating any change(s) in your circumstances (change in department, withdrawal from school, etc.).

Note: Originals of all submitted documents will need to be viewed during the interview, attended only by successful candidates.

Application Deadline: April 26, 2024

How to Apply:
The scholarship applications will commence from midnight of February 22, 2024, to midnight of April 26, 2024. First-time applicants and renewing applicants should follow the respective links on the OCI Foundation website. Ensure you have all required documents, which should be submitted separately by email to info@ocifoundation.org.

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