Oji-River People’s Forum (OPF), Houston, Texas invites
applications from the indigenes of Oji-River Local Government to
its Underprivileged Scholarship Award (USA). USA is a part of
the OPF Community Development Project, launched on September 22,
2007.
Mission
The broad mission of the USA is to promote literacy and
qualitative education in our society. Specifically, the
scholarship will assist intelligent and bright indigenes of
Oji-River Local Government with limited financial resources to
obtain superior education in Nigerian universities.
Scope of the Scholarship
As a start, a total of 10 students will be chosen. Two
students will be chosen randomly from each of the five towns
that makeup Oji-River Local Government Area, namely, Achi,
Akpugoeze, Awlaw, Inyi and Ugwuoba. The first batch of the USA
starts with the students who have been admitted or matriculated
in December 2007 or will matriculate in January/February 2008. Subject to
the guidelines set by Oji-River People’s Forum, this scholarship
will pay the recipients’ full tuition fee for the entire
bachelors’ degree program in Nigeria.
Eligibility and Criteria
USA is open to all underprivileged students of Oji-River
Local Government, Enugu State, Nigeria, who have been duly
admitted to or matriculated in accredited Nigerian universities.
Further, it is restricted to students who demonstrate
outstanding academic achievement, financial need, and good
character in the community. Below are other specific
requirements:
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An admission letter or letter showing
matriculation
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Three letters of recommendation
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Submission of an online Application Form (see below)
Application Deadline (March 31, 2008)
All application materials (i.e., online
application form, three letters of recommendation, and admission
letter/letter showing matriculation) must be submitted before or
on March 31, 2008. Incomplete application will not be
considered; late entries will not be accepted. Good luck!
The Recipients of
the Award
Click
here to
see the ten recipients of the Scholarship.
