2020 Jim Ovia Undergraduate Scholarship Ongoing

The Jim Ovia Scholarship was founded and funded by Mr. Jim Ovia in 1998, to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigerian youths.

The scholarship was previously known as the MUSTE scholarship. The awardees are given funding for undergraduate study for the duration of the undergraduate program.

The award includes tuition and maintenance allowance. The scheme offers an average of 100 opportunities every year. The Financial records show that as of October 2010, Mr. Ovia has invested 100 Million Naira in the program on 1500 beneficiaries.

SEE ALSO: Scholarships for Nigerian Students

Jim Ovia Scholarship Goals.

• To promote access to tertiary education
• To invest in the future leaders of Nigeria
• To provide a platform that encourages competitiveness  and  promotes equal opportunities in workplace
• To bridge the knowledge gap among Nigerian Youth

Jim Ovia Scholarship Benefits.

Beneficiaries of the Jim Ovia scholarship receive an annual award of 150,000 Nigerian Naira, renewable for up to the entire duration of the beneficiary’s educational tenure.

Take note that awards are not automatically renewed annually. Students who have previously been awarded the Jim Ovia Scholarship must fill-out a renewal application online to re-apply.

Incomplete or non-submission of the required documentation, unverifiable or forged documents will automatically disqualify you for the scholarship.

Jim Ovia Scholarship Eligibility and Criteria.

1. You MUST NOT USE AN AGENT to fill out or apply or submit an application
2. There is NO PAYMENT REQUIRED to submit an application. Paying an agent is at your own risk and does not guarantee a scholarship award
3. You are only allowed to make only ONE SUBMISSION per applicant. Multiple entries will be disqualified
4. FALSIFYING or FORGING documents will automatically disqualify you
5. Applicant MUST have completed senior secondary school
6. Applicants MUST have gained admission into an undergraduate Nigerian University and provide proof of admission
7. Applicant MUST have a minimum of five credits in the O/level and will be required to submit a certificate of proof
8. Candidate’s age MUST not be less than 16 years at time of application
9. There are no restrictions to the course or program of study for applicants
10. Make sure to provide a reliable means of contact as the email and phone number you enter in this form will be used to contact you
11. You MUST provide an email address that has your firstname and lastname in it. Email  MUST be a Gmail or Yahoo account
12. All uploaded scanned documents must be clear and legible, unclear documents will be rejected
13. You may print the form for your own record before clicking on submit
14. Submitting an application does not guarantee an award of the Jim Ovia scholarship
15. There is no need to contact the Foundation once you have submitted your application. Those who meet the selection criteria will be shortlisted and contacted by the foundation
16. Ensure that you enter all information accurately and click submit

How to Apply for Jim Ovia Scholarship.

Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should apply by clicking on the respective link below:

• New Applicants should APPLY HERE
• Returning Applicants should APPLY HERE
• To visit the official website, CLICK HERE.

CLOSING DATE: Mind February 2021