- The Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship was established in 1971 by the late Chief Abdul-Ganiya Oyesola Fawehinmi.
Scholarship Overview
- The Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship aims to assist Nigerian students who are poor and diligent and may have no financial means to complete their tertiary education.
- This scholarship targets students who are already registered at tertiary institutions in Nigeria, and display good academic performance.
Host School(s)
- Any tertiary institution in Nigeria (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education).
Field(s) of Study
- Any course offered at tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
What does the scholarship cover?
- Each student will receive one hundred thousand Naira (N100,000) towards their studies.
- 20 students will receive this award, making the total scholarship value two million Naira (N2,000,000).
How many scholarships are given?
- 20 scholarships are awarded every year.
Which countries are targeted?
- This scholarship is for Nigerian students only.
Am I Eligible to Apply?
To qualify for this scholarship, you must:
- Be poor and diligent, and show commitment to your studies
- Be a registered student of a Nigerian tertiary institution
- Have good academic performance
- Not have been a beneficiary of the same scholarship in the past
How Do I Apply – Next Steps
Each applicant must submit an application letter, not more than two (2) pages long. The letter must include the following:
- Name of the candidate
- Course and year of study
- State of origin
- Reason why the candidate believes he or she deserves the scholarship award
The application letter must be accompanied by:
- A photocopy of the applicant’s current identity card
- A letter from the candidate’s current Head of Department, including correct information on the candidate’s CGPA for the last academic session
- A letter from registrar certifying that the candidate is a student of the institution
- A copy of the candidate’s registration form for the current semester
- Two (2) current passport photographs.
The application letter, with all the supporting documents, should be forwarded (by hand or postal delivery) to:
Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board,
Nigerian Law Publications House,
Otunba Jobi Fele Way, C.B.D.,
Alausa – Ikeja
P.O. Box 80279, Lafiaji, Lagos.
OR:
Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board,
c/o Secretary to the Dean,
School of Postgraduate Studies,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University,
Awka, Anambra State.
OR:
Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board,
c/o Dr. M.K. Aliyu,
Chairman ASUU,
Ahmadu Bello University,
Zaria, ASUU Office.
Closing Date
- Applications will open very soon, as the deadline is towards the end of August 2017.
- Interviews will be conducted shortly after in various states.
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