Eligibility
Requirements and Application Instructions
Objective:
10 merit-based scholarships to cover tuition only, plus stipend (total may not
exceed 80,000 Naira) to be awarded to students who demonstrate character,
outstanding academic competence and future promise in their respective fields
of study.Other extenuating circumstances, when necessary, may also be
considered.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, students must have completed one full academic year of study at
the University of Nigeria with a GPA of 4.0 or higher on a 5.0 scale. Students
must maintain a minimum GPA of 4.0 or higher during their remaining years of
study in order to maintain the scholarship.
Application:To
apply for the scholarship, eligible students must complete and submit the
application forms by the due date of March31, 2020. Applications are available
online at www.unnusa.org. Only applications submitted through the online
platform will be accepted.An on-campus interview of all finalists will be
conducted by the scholarship committee. Recipients will be notified prior to beginning their next academic year.With the exception of current UNN-USA
Scholars, (recipients of UNN-USA scholarships), all eligible students are
encouraged to apply.
Essay
Topic: What inspired you to pursue a degree in your field of study? Upon
graduation, how do you intend to use your degree to make a difference in your
country and the world at large? (not less than 300, but not to exceed 500
words).
Extenuating
Circumstances(optional): Please, state any extenuating circumstances that you
wish the selection committee should know. (250 words or less).
TIPS:
All UNN-USA scholarships are merit-based. Therefore, strong consideration is
given to applicants who exhibit appropriate writing skills. So, applicants are
urged to pay attention to grammar and arrangement.
NOTE: UNN-USA is an equal opportunity non-profit org.
registered under chapter 501c3 of the U.S. I.R.S..
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