The Heather Scholarship for Law School Students, established by Isaiah Bozimo, SAN, in honor of his late sister, offers financial support to aspiring lawyers in Nigeria who face significant financial barriers to attending the Nigerian Law School.
This initiative aims to empower talented individuals, enabling them to pursue their legal education despite economic challenges. The program will sponsor an increasing number of students annually, starting with one candidate in 2025.
Benefits:
Successful candidates will receive:
– Full tuition coverage for the Nigerian Law School.
– Coverage for medical tests required for Law School admission.
– An allowance for books and study materials.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Academic Performance: Graduates must hold at least a Second Class Upper (2:1) in Law from a Nigerian university. Candidates with a Second Class Lower (2:2) and a minimum CGPA of 3.0 may apply if they can demonstrate significant leadership skills or community involvement.
2. Financial Constraints: Applicants must have been shortlisted for admission into the Nigerian Law School but could not attend due to financial limitations.
Application process:
Candidates should email their application and supporting documents to ths@broderickbozimo.com While providing evidence of being shortlisted for admission to the Nigerian Law School is optional during the initial application, doing so can strengthen the application. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for interviews to further discuss their submissions.
Application deadline: December 31, 2024.
