– Jim Foundation Scholarship –
The Jim Ovia Foundation is now accepting applications from suitably qualified students into their Jim Foundation Scholarship for undergraduate programmes. It is a fully funded scholarship for all students.
About Jim Foundation Scholarship
Mr Jim Ovia found and funded the Jim Ovia Scholarship in 1998 to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigerian youths. The scholarship was previously 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 of October 2010, Mr Ovia has invested 100 Million Naira in the program on 1500 beneficiaries.
In establishing the 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.
Jim Foundation Scholarship Goals
1. To promote access to tertiary education
2. To invest in the future leaders of Nigeria
3. To provide a platform that encourages competitiveness and promotes equal opportunities in the workplace
4. To bridge the knowledge gap among Nigerian Youth
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Jim Scholarship Benefits
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 awards are not automatically 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.
Jim Foundation Scholarship Eligibility and Criteria
The scholarship is open to all undergraduate University students of Nigerian citizenship. One hundred (100) awardees are selected each year from a pool of applicants. Scholarships are awarded based on personal intellectual ability, leadership capability and a desire to contribute to society at large to improve the lives of others.
Applicants documentation for Jim Foundation Scholarship:
1. Completed online application
2. 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.
3. 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
1. Newly matriculated who have not yet received a matriculation number or school ID must provide a provisional admission letter to their institution of study.
2. Original Secondary School Certificate (WAEC or NECO)
3. Original JAMB result certificate
4. A valid student ID for your host institution (University/College)
5. A passport photograph
How to Apply for Jim Ovia Scholarship
Interested candidates who meet the listed above should apply by clicking on the “Apply” button below:
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Deadline for Jim Foundation Scholarship
The deadline for the application cycle is September to November every year.
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