Jim Ovia Undergraduate Scholarship 2017.
Check guidelines on how to apply for the Jim Ovia Undergraduate Scholarship 2017.
The Jim Ovia Scholarship was founded and funded by Mr. Jim Ovia since 1998, to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigeria youths. The scholarship was previoustly known as the MUSTE scholarship. The awardees are given funding for undergraduate study for the duration of the undergraduate program.
The award includes tuition and maintenance allowance. The scheme offers an average of 100 opportunities every year. The Financial records show that as at October 2010, Mr. Jim Ovia has invested 100 Million Naira in the program on 1500 beneficiaries.
In establishing the Jim Ovia 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.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of personal intellectual ability, leadership capability and a desire to use their knowledge to contribute to society throughout Nigeria by providing service to their community and applying their talent and knowledge to improve the lives of others.
Over time it is expected that the Jim Ovia Scholarship beneficiaries will become leaders in helping to address challenges related to health, technology, and finance, all areas in which the foundation is deeply engaged.
Goals
To promote access to tertiary education
To invest in the future leaders of Nigeria
To provide a platform that encourages competitiveness and promotes equal opportunities in workplace
To bridge the knowledge gap among Nigerian Youth
Eligibility and Criteria
The scholarship is open to all potential students of Nigerian citizenship in Nigerian Universities (100-500 level or 600 level as the case may be). 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.
Beneficiaries of the Jim Ovia scholarship receive an annual award of 150,000 Nigerian Naira, renewable for up to the entire duration of the beneficiary’s educational tenure. Take note that awards are not automatically renewed annually. Students who have previously been awarded the Jim Ovia Scholarship must fill-out a renewal application online to re-apply. Incomplete or non-submission of the required documentation, unverifiable or forged documents will automatically disqualify you for the scholarship.
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.
Application deadlines are firm. Once the deadline has elapsed, no more applications will be accepted. You will have to wait till the next award year to apply. The Jim Ovia Scholarship is wholly and solely run by the Jim Ovia Foundation. Any organisation purporting to assist you with applications are not affiliated with us.
When awarded the Jim Ovia Scholarship, a beneficiary must reapply annually by filling out the Scholarship Renewal Application and submit all supporting documents reflecting continued enrolment at host institution, satisfactory grade point avaerage, and identification documents. The scholarship board will then proceed to review and re-verify your status with your school along with other supporting documents in order to re-award you the scholarship.
All applications are free. Please report any persons or organizations alleging to collect fees on our behalf to us at enquiry@jimoviafoundation.org. Note that paying to submit an application is a waste of your resources.
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The following documents are required to submit a full application for a New or Renewal Scholarship Award. Please note that all scanned copies must be of the original document, photocopied scans will not be accepted.
New Applicant’s documentation:
a) Completed online application
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.
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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
OR
- Newly matriculated who have not yet received a matriculation number or school ID must provide a provisional admission letter to their institution of study.
d) Original Secondary School Certificate (WAEC or NECO)
e) Original JAMB certificate
f) A valid student ID for your host institution (University/College)
g) A passport photograph
Renewing Applicant’s documentation:
a) Completed online application
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.
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
d) A valid student ID for your host institution (University/College)
e) A passport photograph
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.
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 September 15 and November 15 in your scholars account, so keep checking back, however the closing date is subject to the volume of applications we receive. If you would like further guidance on filling out the application, read more on our Scholarship Application Guide.
What happens after I submit my application?
All submitted applications will be reviewed and processed in the order in which they are received. All short-listed candidates will be contacted on the next step in the process. Ensure that all contact details you submitted are accurate and reliable. There is no need to contact us once you submit an application. Remember that you can always check the status of your application in your Jim Ovia Scholars Account.
How long before shortlisted candidates are contacted?
Every application is carefully reviewed by a designated scholarship committee. For the most part, decisions on finalists will be communicated as soon as a decision in made. The review process can take up to 20 weeks. You can check back from time to time in your Jim Ovia Scholars Account for updates on your submission by clicking on the ‘submitted applications’ tab underneath your profile picture in your account.
The deadline for the current application cycle is September 15 to November 15 every year.
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https://www.jimoviafoundation.org/user/login?destination=eform/submit/muste-scholarship-application.
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