Jim Ovia Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship has been awarding full scholarships to Nigerian students since 1998.
It is fully funded by Mr. Jim Ovia to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigerian youths.
The scholarship was previously known as the MUSTE scholarship. The scheme offers an average of 100 opportunities each year for new applicants while renewing applicants are supported annually, conditional on meeting all eligible requirements of the scholarship.
Since October 2010, Mr. Ovia has invested over 100 Million Naira in the program to support 1500 beneficiaries and counting.
In establishing the Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship, Mr. Ovia hoped to create a network of future leaders within Nigeria who can compete globally with their peers, bring new ideas, creativity, and are committed to improving the lives and circumstances of people in their respective communities.
Through our various programmes, the Jim Ovia Foundation aims to equip the future of our nation by increasing the knowledge base and skills of our youths with education and Information Communication Technology (ICT).
To date, the Jim Ovia Foundation has supported over 1,500 college students and entrepreneurs with over One billion Naira in educational and entrepreneurial grants through nationally recognized programmes- the Jim Ovia Scholarship, Jim Ovia ICT Entrepreneurs Program and most recently, the Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship (JOFLS) Fund.
Requirements
To be eligible for the Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship, applicants must:
Be a citizen of Nigeria
Be currently or potentially enrolled in an accredited tertiary institution in Nigeria.
Have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership prowess
Be passionate about contributing to the society
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of personal intellectual ability, leadership capability and a desire to contribute to society at large to improve the lives of others.
Benefits
Successful awardees of the 2023 Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship will receive full support throughout the period of their undergraduate study covering;
Tuition fees
Accommodation
Living stipends worth N150,000.00
Application procedure and deadline
Applications can be completed through the online portal. Application deadline is October 17, 2023.
