LATEST NIGERIA UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP 2016-Full list of ongoing scholarships for you

LATEST NIGERIA UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP  2016 (updaated)

1.Davidan foundation scholarship 2016
 Closing date june 20th 2016.worth: #150,000 yearly

2.Federal Government scholarship. worth:Varies with Institution see full details click the link above

3.Saadat scholarship:Worth:Undefined closing Date March 20th 

Applications are currently ongoing for the Eighth (8th) SAADAT GRANT Scholarship Scheme and all interested "Health care students" are invited to apply. Annually, Saadat Grant Scholarship Scheme under the office of SAADAT GRANT FOUNDATION award scholarships to deserving students in the tertiary institutions of developing countries. The programme is aimed at promoting academic excellence and quality health development in these Countries. This is one of the the many ways SGF demonstrates its commitment to the educational development of students from developing countries. This is part of SGF’s rich Corporate Social Responsibility.This scholarship scheme has been successfully carried out over the years. The Eighth(8th) Edition is due and this web portal is dedicated to receiving applications from eligible undergraduates from developing countries. Application Forms are available here and must be completed online. Applications will close on May 20, 2016. Selection tests will hold on 27th May 2016 on an external test provider site worldwide, this link would be communicated to selected candidates only. Candidates will fully bear the cost of interview on the test provider's site as no reimbursement shall be made. Candidates are therefore advised to obtain their Pre-Registration e-Pin (PReP) from the examiner (ClassMarker) at least three (3) days before the online test. Failure to do so in time would trigger a DISQUALIFICATION CLAUSE..


APPLICATION PROCESS
The management of Saadat Grant Foundation cordially invites applicants from the following qualified disciplines to her 8th Saadat's Grant Scholarship Scheme.

Agricultural Science and related discipline.
Biochemistry.
Basic Medical Sciences (Paramedical Sciences e.g. Nursing,Physiology e.t.c).
Botany.
Chemistry and related Education Courses.
Dentistry.
Medicine.
Nursing and Midwifery
Optometry.
Opticianry.
Pharmacy and related Discipline.
Other Health Sciences.
Veterinary Medicine.
Zoology.
Applicants who show interest in SAADAT's GRANT must understand that it is privileged of them to get considered for the application/grant and that the management is not on any obligation to award anyone. It should also be understood that it is not the right of any applicant to be awarded but this grant is borne out of the humanitarian and charitable gesture of Mr. Hassan Saadat Yazdi.
Interested applicants may please review the eligibility criteria for candidature below before proceeding to apply.

ELIGIBITY CRITERIA FOR CANDIDATURE

Applicant must be a national of third world or developing countries.
Applicant must be a student in any of the aforementioned discipline highlighted above in a third world country or foreign country.
Applicant must show proof of admission in their institution when considered.
Applicant must show proof of Nationality in a developing country.
Applicant who has been admitted into a foreign country for either an Undergraduate or Post-Graduate Study must show proof of admission
Applicant must be at least 15 years and at most 27 years of age at the time of application.
Post-Graduate Applicants must not be less than 27 years of age at the time of application.
Applicant must not be a current awardee of SAADAT GRANT SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME or any of her sister grant organisation. N.B. Anyone found would be disqualified and would have to forfeit his previous grant offer.
                                                 *closed 

4.The David Oyedepo Foundation Undergraduate scholarships 2016/2017  program is one of the platforms for promoting the vision and goals of the David Oyedepo Foundation, DOF given to him by God.

Scholarship Description

The David Oyedepo Foundation Undergraduate scholarships 2016 program awards scholarships to qualified individuals who are indigenes and residents of African countries, and have been offered admission to specific universities in Nigeria.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: GET SCHOLARSHIP PAST QUESTIONS TO AID PREPARATION
The scholarship program can essentially be divided into 3 categories: 1). DOF Scholars; 2). DOF Leadership Scholars; and 3). DOF Farmers Scholars.

The DOF scholars program grants individuals the opportunity to acquire a first degree at top schools in the African continent. 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.


Course(s) Offered: All fields
Course Level: Undergraduate
Country to Study in: Nigeria

Eligibility
In order to apply for any of the three scholarship programs, you must:

1.Be a Citizen of any African Country
3.Resident of an African Nation
3.Between the ages of 18 and 25

Each David Oyedepo Foundation Undergraduate scholarships 2016 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.

Participating Institutions
Scholarship is available for pursuing undergraduate program at the following universities:

1.Covenant University, and
2.Landmark University

Fields of study
Candidates can apply to their choice course of study. However, special consideration would be given to candidates whose courses fall under the following categories:

1.Agriculture and allied courses
2.Medicine
3.Para Medical science
4.Political science
5.Education and allied courses

Number of awards
Not specified


Sponsorship duration
All applicants are awarded full scholarship for the duration of their study, however a yearly review of scholarship is carried out every year to ensure candidate remains worthy of scholarship award.

Each scholarship awardees:
1.Must maintain a continuous standard of excellence as measured by the David Oyedepo Foundation

2.Carry out a yearly summer community project that fulfil the following criteria:

3.Must be focused on community development

4.Must be a community based project

5.Must engage a volunteer base of class and schoolmates

6.Must engage knowledge in current field of study

7.A video & document report of the project must be generated and submitted to the foundation at the end of every school year.

8.The school will be required to generate and send the foundation a semester by semester report of academic progress.

Scholarship benefits
The scholarship program covers all study and travel expenses for the duration of the course of study.

Method of Application
The DOF Scholars are between the ages of 18-25. They are either

1.Recipients of the university or secondary school scholarship programs, or

2.Fresh graduates who are applying for post graduate study scholarship

Application forms need to be filled in and submitted online. To apply, visit the David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Programhttp://davidoyedepofoundation.org/portal/scholarship/


 START OF APPLICATION:Applications for the 2016/2017 academic session commences 12th January 2016. 
DEADLINES: The deadline for scholarship application is Thursday March 31st 2016 at GMT +01.00.

PLEASE NOTE: Covenant University is located in Ota, Ogun State in Nigeria. It is a Private Christian University and a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
Landmark University is located in Omu-Aran, Kwara State in Nigeria. It is a Private Christian University, and has colleges with state of the art facilities in place. Colleges include: College of Agricultural Sciences, College of Business and Social Sciences, and College of Science and Engineering.
Application Deadline – 11.59pm GMT + 1.00, Thursday 31st March 2016
2016 DAVID OYEDEPO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11.59PM GMT + 01.00 ON THURSDAY MARCH, 31 2016
We recommend printing these instructions and referring to them while completing this
application.
Thank you for your interest in the David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The David Oyedepo Foundation scholarship program is our major platform for promoting the
Foundation’s vision and goals. The scholarship program awards full ride scholarships to qualified
individuals who are indigenes and residents of African countries. The scholarship seeks to
develop youth leaders who are ready to put their learned skills to work in leading organizations,
communities and their local countries. The scholarship grants students the opportunity to study
at Covenant and Landmark University, Nigeria. Please visit
www.davidoyedepofoundation.org/scholarship for more information.
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP
 Full Academic fees for a maximum of 5 years. (In accordance to the University stipulated
time for duration of chosen course).
The scholarship does not cover;
 Travel allowances
 Feeding allowances
 Medical/Health Insurance or allowance
 Any other fees outside University generated Academic fees for a course at any level.
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Application Deadline – 11.59pm GMT + 1.00, Thursday 31st March 2016
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship program is open to Young Africans who meet the
following criteria:
 Are citizens and permanent residents of any African Nation
 Are between the ages of 18 and 25 at the time of application submission
 Are eligible to receive a Nigerian student visa
 Are proficient in reading, writing and speaking English
 Have a record of exceptional performance at the secondary school level which is
benchmarked by:
1. At least 20 points above JAMB cut off points (for Nigerians only)
2. 80% recorded average or 4.0GPA/5.0 in Secondary/High School Transcript
3. Already have begun admission applications to Covenant or Landmark University
Note: The application for the scholarship does not guarantee admission to the specified
Universities; all admission to the University is to be secured independently by going through the
University’s admission process. Hence, award of the scholarship is conditional on University
admission.
Applicants not meeting the above technical eligibility requirements will not be forwarded to the
selection committee.
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.
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Application Deadline – 11.59pm GMT + 1.00, Thursday 31st March 2016
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
GENERAL APPLICATION TIPS
 The David Oyedepo Foundation uses an internet based application system. You will need
to access a computer and internet to apply. You would also need a scanner in order to
upload required documents.
 You do not have to finish your application in one session. You may save your work and
return to complete your application as many times as necessary. You must, however, not
leave your application untouched for up to 30 days or your account would be deleted.
 You must submit your completed application by the deadline, however you are
encouraged to submit before the deadline as no deadline extensions would be provided.
 Answer all questions on the application in English and all documents to be uploaded
MUST be translated in English.
 All answers in the application, including written responses to essays must be your own
original work.
 Only applicants who complete this application will be considered. Applications and
information submitted through email or other means will NOT be considered.
ONLINE APPLICATION SECTIONS
General/Contact Information Section
 Provide general information in specified formats within the application form
 You will be required to provide documentation verifying age, and country of citizenship
for eligibility if you are selected at the interview stage
 Information filled in Parent/Guardian section should be for BIOLOGICAL parents or LEGAL
guardians
 The contact information you provide will be used to reach you during the application and
selection process. Please provide accurate addresses, phone numbers, and email
addresses that you use and check on a regular basis.
Education Section
1. Insert Primary School Name, Certificate obtained e.g. (primary school leaving certificate
etc.), duration (mm/yy - mm/yy format), and the year of graduation. Indicate nil if you did
not complete education at the school indicated.
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o Add New for multiple schools attended at primary/basic level
2. Insert Secondary/High School Name, Certificate obtained e.g. (junior/senior school
leaving certificate, High school diploma etc.), Duration (mm/yy - mm/yy format), and the
year of graduation. Indicate nil if you did not complete your education at the school
indicated.
o Add New for multiple schools attended at secondary level until graduation.
3. Insert Post-Secondary Institution Name (e.g. A’level, Technical college, University),
Certificate obtained e.g. (A levels, BSc, Diploma etc.), Duration (mm/yy - mm/yy format),
and the year of graduation. Indicate nil if you did not complete your education at the
school indicated.
4. Insert proposed University of Study and proposed course of study. Remember that the
David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program is specific at this time to only Covenant
and Landmark University. It is also course specific, hence you would have the option of
only choosing from the available options.
5. For the exam results section, the name of the Nationally Recognized O’level exams should
be inserted including the date the exam was taken. (This exam varies for different
countries).
o All subjects taken should be captures in the exam results section along with
corresponding grades
o Combination of two different certificate exams is not permitted
o JAMB result is specific to ONLY Nigerian Applicants. All Nigerian applicants must
insert JAMB result for application to be considered
Recommendation Section
 Insert personal information and contact details for an Academic referee (i.e. academic
staff who is aware of your academic progress and other school related affairs).
Note: A letter of recommendation from this individual need to be uploaded in the ‘upload
credentials’ section of the application.
 Insert personal information and contact details for a Religious Referee (i.e. a cleric who is
aware of your spiritual progress and other personal and character related affairs).
Note: A letter of recommendation from this individual need to be uploaded in the uploads
section of the application.
 Note that parents or guardians CANNOT to be listed as referees.
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Application Deadline – 11.59pm GMT + 1.00, Thursday 31st March 2016
Essay Section
 This section includes 2 essay questions that must be completed. Each essay has a word
limit of 500 words and must under no circumstances be exceeded. Your responses would
give an opportunity to the selection committee to better understand you as a leader,
including your desire to participate in the program.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
 English 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.
APPLIATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
The deadline for applications for the David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program is 11.59
pm GMT + 01.00 on Thursday 31st March 2016. Applications must be submitted online at

https://davidoyedepofoundation.org/portal/scholarship.