AOF SCHOLARSHIP: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Many individuals from underclass families, who are today at
the peak of their careers or have achieved enormous greatness or fortune have
touted education as one of the things that changed their stories. Some go
further to say that without education, they may likely not be where they are
today.
A clear example is our founder, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, who had
several times confirmed the impact of education in his own success. The Alex
Otti Foundation (AOF) recognizes how education can transform lives and has,
over the years, actively sought to build a virile Nigerian society through
meaningful educational interventions, awarding undergraduate scholarships to
indigent students yearly.
The Foundation, therefore, calls for applications from
interested candidates for the 2023/2024 edition of its undergraduate
scholarship scheme. The scheme was established to assist disadvantaged students
ancestrally from – or resident in - Abia State with financial support to
facilitate their educational pursuits.
Scholarships will be awarded based on strong personal
academic background, leadership potential, and a demonstrated desire to use the
acquired knowledge to contribute to societal development. Winners should, upon
completion of their studies, apply their talents and expertise to improving the
lives of others. Over time, the Foundation expects its scholarship
beneficiaries to form a strong network of leaders who will individually and
collectively contribute to the well-being of Abia State and Nigeria.
Successful candidates will be required to maintain a CGPA of
at least 3.5 (every session) for those studying in universities (or its
equivalent, for those in other tertiary institutions) every academic session to
continue to enjoy the scholarship till they graduate.
WHO CAN APPLY
Students currently in 2nd-year (200 Level) in any
government-owned tertiary institution in Nigeria. Applicants must be in
2nd-year as at the time of the application and must have been admitted in the
2021/2022 academic session.
For schools like University of Lagos and University of Ibadan
that lost one year academic session, the 2021/2022 admission year criteria may
not apply.
The candidate must have at least a CGPA of 3.5 - for
universities (or its equivalent, for other tertiary institutions) in their first
academic session (that is, First Year).
Candidates who just secured direct entry admission into
2nd-year (and will remain in the second year by the end of April 2024) can
apply.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must submit a statement of result for their first
academic session (that is, First Year) signed by the Department/Faculty’s Admin
Officer (who rightfully is a representative of the registrar in the department
or faculty). This statement can be submitted during the final interview (for
shortlisted candidates). Direct entry candidates must submit the qualifying
results that earned them the direct entry.
Candidates must present a letter of recognition by their
community/religious group leader or electricity bill for the last three months
preceding the month of the interview to prove they currently reside in Abia
State.
Candidates must submit
a 1200-word essay telling us:
1. What they are most grateful for, and why.
2. What would they say is their greatest regret in life Or
worst decision they have even taken; and if faced with similar situation, what
would they do differently.
3. What is the most important decision they have taken in
life and the justification for it.
Candidates must provide valid means of identification.
WHO SHOULD NOT APPLY
Siblings of - that is, children who share the same parents
with - current Alex Otti scholars are not eligible and will not be until their
sibling’s current scholarship runs its entire course. (Siblings of Alex Otti
graduates are eligible).
DEADLINE
Applications close by midnight, Tuesday, 24th March, 2024.
Any application not FULLY completed by the closing date WILL NOT be processed.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates are to apply online at https://portal.alexottifoundation.org/register
FURTHER
NOTES TO APPLICANTS
The scholarship is for residents in Abia State. There is no
difference between those who ancestrally hail from the state and those whose
families migrated from elsewhere. As long as you live in the state, even if you
are schooling elsewhere in Nigeria, you are eligible.
Indigent students are those whose families cannot (or struggle to) afford the cost of tertiary education. Those with the means to pay for tertiary education should consider staying away from the scholarship as their way of giving back to society.
 Scholarship Call for Applications){kind=link}
0 Comments