Application for the 2024 Zeribe Nwosu Scholarship (ZNS) – Undergraduate to Postgraduate Phase is hereby invited from qualified candidates who are currently enrolled in any undergraduate degree subject in any public Nigerian university or polytechnic.
Eligibility Requirements
ONLY YEAR 2 OR YEAR 4 STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP. DO NOT APPLY IF IN YEAR 1, 3, OR 5.
YOUR LETTER OF REFERENCE MUST CLEARLY STATE THAT YOU ARE IN YEAR 2 (IF APPLYING FOR THE YEAR 2 ZNS) OR YEAR 4 (IF APPLYING FOR THE YEAR 4 ZNS). THE LETTER MUST ALSO MENTION THAT YOU WILL STILL BE IN YEAR 2 OR YEAR 4 BY APRIL 1 (THE APPLICATION CLOSING DATE). APPLICANTS WHOSE LETTER DOES NOT ADHERE TO THIS INSTRUCTION MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA – FOR YEAR 2 APPLICANTS
Applicant must:
A. be in year 2 of undergraduate studies.
B. be a student in a public Nigerian university or polytechnic or college of education
C. have attained a cumulative grade point aggregate (CGPA) of at least 4* on a scale of 5 in one of the two semesters of Year 1. CGPA of both semesters should be provided.
*For polytechnic students or students of universities using 4.0 as scale, a rough conversion of the CGPA to percentage is acceptable. CGPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 or 70% will be considered.
APPLICATION MATERIALS – FOR YEAR 2 APPLICANTS
1. A personal statement (1 page).
2. CV (1 page – do not include referees).
3. One letter of reference on official letterhead from the head of department or dean of studies.
4. Unofficial transcripts of year 1 (1st and 2nd semester).
5. Undergraduate admission letter. If not available, then reference letter should mention month/year of admission.
6. A statement of need, explaining difficulties in funding your studies (min: 100 words, max: 200 words).
*Each of the application materials carries its own mark. In addition, applications receive a score for completeness.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA – FOR YEAR 4 APPLICANTS
Applicant must:
A. be in year 4 of undergraduate studies.
B. be a student in a public Nigerian university, polytechnic or college of education
C. have attained a cumulative grade point aggregate (CGPA) of at least 3.5* on a scale of 5 (from year 1-3).
*For polytechnic students or students of universities using 4.0 as scale, a rough conversion of the CGPA to percentage is acceptable. CGPA of 2.8 out of 4.0 or 70% will be considered. Medical students should present their Year 1 results as well as evidence of achieving “Pass” for the subjects taken in Year 2-3.
APPLICATION MATERIALS – FOR YEAR 4 APPLICANTS
1. A personal statement (1 page)
2. CV (1-2 pages – do not include referees)
3. One letter of reference on official letterhead (1-2 pages) from the head of department, dean, or prospective supervisor.
4. Unofficial transcripts of year 1-3 academic records.
5. Undergraduate admission letter. If not available, then reference letter should mention month/year of admission.
6. A statement of need, explaining difficulties in funding your studies (min: 100 words, max: 200 words).
*Each of the application materials carries its own mark. In addition, applications receive a score for completeness.
AWARD VALUE
N50,000 each to 10 awardees in Year 2.
N100,000 each to 25 awardees in Year 4.
Application procedure and deadline
Applications can be completed through the online portal. Application deadline is April 1, 2024.
