The 2024 Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship will provide funding for 1500 undergraduate students in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
The scholarship is funded by Mr Jim Ovia, Chairman Zenith Bank Plc, and founder of the Jim Ovia Foundation.
The Jim Ovia Scholarship was previously known as the MUSTE scholarship founded upon a 100 million Naira investment by Mr Jim Ovia.
Eligble awardees are supported for their undergraduate study for the duration of their program and includes tuition and maintenance allowance of N150,000.
In this post, the details, requirements, benefits, documents, and step-by-step application guide will be provided for interested candidates.
Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship Abstract
- Scholarship Host: Jim Ovia Foundation
- Category: Scholarships || Nigerian Scholarships || Undergraduate Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- N150,000 Living Stipends
- Eligibility: Nigeria
- Deadline: November 24, 2024
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Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship Details
The Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship Program has been awarding full scholarships to Nigerian students since 1998. It is fully funded by Mr. Jim Ovia to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigeria youths.
The scholarship was previously known as the MUSTE scholarship. The scheme offers an average of 100 opportunities each year for new applicants while renewing applicants are supported annually, conditional on meeting all eligible requirements of the scholarship.
Since October 2010, Mr. Ovia has invested over 100 Million Naira in the program to support 1500 beneficiaries and counting.
In establishing the Jim Ovia Foundation 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.
Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship Requirements
To be eligible for the Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of Nigeria
- Be currently or potentially enrolled in an accredited tertiary institution in Nigeria.
- Have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership prowess
- Be passionate about contributing to the society
- 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.
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Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship Benefits and Timeline
- Successful awardees of the 2023 Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship will receive full support throughout the period of their undergraduate study covering;
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Living stipends worth N150,000.00
Required Documents for the Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship
You will be submitting the following while applying for the 2024 Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship;
- Recognized Government I.D
- Passport Photograph
- Your Official JAMB Certificate
- Your School’s Admission Letter
- Your official acceptance letter from the University
- Copy of your UTME Result
- Current Academic Calendar of your Institution (Stamped/Signed)
- Signed & Stamped Student Copy of your CGPA Result (Medical students MUST provide a SIGNED & STAMPED copy of their most recent examination result, showing the courses, grades and the grades translated into CGPA)
- Original Copy of your HOD’s Recommendation Letter (This letter MUST state your Current Academic Level, Current Academic Session, Current Academic Semester and Current CGPA…MUST not be older Than 4 Months)
- Your School I.D card
- Original Secondary School O’Level Certificate (WAEC, GCE or NECO)
How To Apply for 2024 Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship
To apply for the 2024 Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship, interested candidates should use the button below;
- Read the details we have provided on this webpage carefully and thoroughly.
- Click the button below to proceed to the application page.
- “New Applicants” link are for those who have never been awarded a scholarship, while “Returning Applicants” link are for those who had, at one time or the other, been awarded a scholarship.
- There are no fees required to submit a Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship application fee
- Your application will not be reviewed until all required documents are submitted.
- Applicants may track their status online by logging into their online MUSTE account.
- Applicants should also watch for any email messages from the Jim Ovia Foundation regarding their application and its processing.
- Applicants who submit False or Forged documents will be blacklisted and unable to apply for future awards.
- Shortlisted applicants will be notified by email. Applicants should be alerted to these messages. Be sure to add both enquiry@jimoviafoundation.org.ng and contact@jimoviafoundation.org.ng to your safe sender’s list.
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Ensure all details are correct and all documents ready before submitting your form. Kindly note that you will not be able to edit any submitted form.
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Submitting a wrong document automatically disqualifies the applicant.
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Providing any forged document or false information will lead to the applicant being blacklisted from applying in the future.
Interested and qualified applicants should click on the button below to begin their application.
