Equal Education Access for All (EEAFA) has announced the 2025 Cohort Scholarship, a new initiative designed to support financially disadvantaged students from the Nsukka local government area of Enugu Statewho wish to pursue a degree in nursing at a federal university. The scholarship aims to provide relief for students facing financial constraints while ensuring they have access to quality education.
Benefits:
The EEAFA Scholarship offers full coverage of tuition fees, accommodation, textbooks, and a contribution toward living expenses. This financial support is intended to allow students to focus entirely on their studies without the burden of economic hardship. The scholarship also prioritizes first-generation university students, ensuring that those from underserved backgrounds have the opportunity to achieve academic success.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, applicants must be indigenes of Nsukka local government and must currently reside within the area. Candidates must also have passed the JAMB examination and applied for admission to study nursing at a federal university. Additionally, applicants must pass the program’s entrance exam, demonstrate intellectual capability, and come from a family that lacks the financial means to afford university education.
The selection process begins with the entrance exams, scheduled for May 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2025. Candidates must pass this exam to proceed to the application stage. The official application period runs from June 1st to June 30th, 2025, and successful applicants will receive their acceptance letters by September 1st, 2025.
Application process:
To apply, candidates must secure admission into a nursing program at a federal university, pass the entrance exam, submit an application form, and provide the required documents. Interested individuals can find more details and apply through the official link here.
