Are you ready to step up and make impactful contributions to your communities and countries? If so, the David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship might be your golden ticket. This program offers a complete scholarship to study at either Covenant or Landmark University in Nigeria, focusing on nurturing future leaders from Africa.
What the Scholarship Covers
- Full academic fees for up to five years, based on your course’s standard duration
- Please note that the scholarship does not cover travel, feeding allowances, medical insurance, or any other non-academic fees.
Eligibility Criteria for Scholarship
Here’s what you need to qualify:
- You must be a citizen and live permanently in any African country.
- You should be between 16 and 25 years old when you submit your application.
- You need to be able to get a Nigerian student visa.
- You must speak, read, and write English .
- You need exceptional academic performance (e.g., 250+ JAMB points, 80% average, or 4.0 GPA/5.0.
Application Process
- You’ll need internet access and a scanner for uploading documents.
- You can save and return to your application form multiple times, but don’t leave it untouched for more than 30 days.
- Submit your application by the deadline. Early submissions are preferred as extensions are not granted.
Online Application Sections
- Include contact details and documentation verifying age and citizenship.
- Provide your secondary school transcript, proposed university and course of study, and exam results as required.
- Upload letters of recommendation from an academic and a religious referee.
Essay Section: Prepare to write four essays, each with a 500-word limit, to help the selection committee understand your leadership qualities and your motivation to participate in the program.
Selection Process
We look for students who really need the scholarship and who have shown they can achieve great things:
- After the application deadline, we review all applications.
- If you stand out, you’ll be invited for an online interview.
- If you reach the final stage, you’ll need to show proof of your university application, your citizenship, and your academic records.
Deadline
Make sure to submit your application by 11:59 PM GMT +1.00 on Friday, 28th June 2024.