The Bridge Scholarship Programme aims to provide indigent students in Africa with access to quality education irrespective of socioeconomic limitations.
The scholarship is offered annually to deserving students, and once awarded, the scholar is supported till graduation and post-graduation is offered transitional assistance to launching a successful career.
The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, living expenses, mentorship and career development.
In 2022, thirteen very intelligent scholars were awarded the scholarship from a very competitive application pool.
Requirements
To be considered for the Bridge Scholarship Program, you must:
Be fully enrolled in any public university in Nigeria
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a Bachelor’s degree
Demonstrate critical financial need
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.5
Benefits
The scholarship covers:
Tuition.
Accommodation.
Living expenses.
Mentorship.
Career development.
Application procedure and deadline
Applications can be completed through the online portal. Application deadline is 9th September, 2023.