Apply for 2016 David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship For Undergraduates

 

 

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The David Oyedepo Foundation scholarship program is our major platform for promoting our vision and goals. The scholarship program awards full ride scholarships to qualified individuals who are indigenes and residents of African countries. 

DOF Undergraduate Scholarship ProgramThe DOF scholars program grants individuals the opportunity to acquire a first Degree at Covenant University or Landmark University in Nigeria. It grants individuals the opportunity to build up the leadership potentials that are so evidently lacking in the leaders of our today’s society, through the yearly programs and community development initiatives.

The scholarship is a need based scholarship, awarded to candidates who have displayed exceptional academic performance at the secondary school level.

DOF Undergraduate Scholarship Categories

I.) DOF 'One World' Scholars:
These category of scholars are the full merit category scholars. All awards in this category are given and maintained strictly on the basis of merit which is measured by a benchmark CGPA of 4.5

Benefits
Full Academic Fees Scholarship
One economy round trip ticket (for international students, subject to discretion of the foundation).

II.) DOF Farmer Scholars
This category of scholarships was established to promote agriculture among the Nigerian youth. Hence candidates that apply to the Farmers Scholars program should be interested in pursuing a degree in any of the specified Agriculture related fields in Landmark University.
All awards are also given and maintained on the basis of merit which is measured by a benchmark CGPA of 4.5.

Benefits
Full academic fees scholarship
Opportunity for summer internship programs in Agric. field partners
One economy round trip ticket (for international students, subject to discretion of the Foundation).

Each Scholarship Awardee becomes a David Oyedepo Foundation Scholar (DOF Scholar) and is expected to meet up with the requirements each year for maintaining the scholarship program.

RequirementsThe DOF Scholars are between the ages of 18-25

They are either:
Recipients of the university or secondary school scholarship programs
Fresh graduates who are applying for post graduate study scholarship

David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program Details
DOF Scholars
DOF Leadership Scholars
DOF Farmers Scholars

Eligibility CriteriaTo be considered, a student must meet these minimum requirements,
Be a Nigerian Citizen
Be in good academic standing based on secondary school transcript
Have provisional admission in a government approved university in Nigeria
Be described as indigent
5 distinction pass in WAEC, NECO or GCE Exams
20 points above JAMB yearly cut-off

Application Procedure
The application forms are to be filled and submitted online.

All applicants will need to submit:
Scholarship Application
Reference form
Secondary school transcript
WAEC,NECO or GCE result
JAMB admission letter
University Admission Letter
Birth certificate
Secondary School ID Card
Secondary School Testimonial
State/Local Government Identification Letter
Parental consent form

Documents required are to be scanned and uploaded on application portal:
Each student will be required to write two essays on;
Brief introduction of themselves in 300 words
Societal change on their area of study not more than 750 words.

David Oyedepo Foundation Application Process Timeline
November 30, 2015:
Applications Open

March 31, 2016:

Application Closes

April - May 2016:

Semifinalists are interviewed by scholarship committee

May 2016:

Applicants are notified of their status

May - July 2016:

University Admissions and Visa processing by scholars

August - September 2016:

Resumption of Scholars in Covenant and Landmark University

Selection Process and Criteria
The David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program selection process is a need dependent, merit based open competition. After the deadline, all eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection panel. Following this review, chosen finalists will be interviewed by the David Oyedepo Foundation team, through an online video conferencing platform. If advanced to the final round, applicant must provide;

Proof of application to Covenant or Landmark University
Proof of citizenship
All original copies of documents uploaded during application.

Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate applications (not in order of importance):
A proven record of superior scholastic ability
Displayed financial need
Outstanding character
A proven record of leadership and community involvement
A commitment to influence home community with skills learned

English LanguageEnglish language proficiency is required for participation in the Scholarship program. All activities and communication would be done in English without the opportunity for translation. Please fill in the portion of the application evaluating your language skills as accurately as possible.

Application Closing Date
11.59pm GMT + 1.00, Thursday, 31st March 2016

Appliation Submission Guidelines
Interested and qualified applicant should:
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