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Gani Fawehinmi Scholarships for Nigerian Students

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  • The Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship was established in 1971 by the late Chief Abdul-Ganiya Oyesola Fawehinmi.

Scholarship Overview

  • The Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship aims to assist Nigerian students who are poor and diligent and may have no financial means to complete their tertiary education.
  • This scholarship targets students who are already registered at tertiary institutions in Nigeria, and display good academic performance.

Host School(s)

  • Any tertiary institution in Nigeria (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education).

Field(s) of Study

  • Any course offered at tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

What does the scholarship cover?

  • Each student will receive one hundred thousand Naira (N100,000) towards their studies.
  • 20 students will receive this award, making the total scholarship value two million Naira (N2,000,000).

How many scholarships are given?

  • 20 scholarships are awarded every year.

Which countries are targeted?

  • This scholarship is for Nigerian students only.

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be poor and diligent, and show commitment to your studies
  • Be a registered student of a Nigerian tertiary institution
  • Have good academic performance
  • Not have been a beneficiary of the same scholarship in the past

How Do I Apply  – Next Steps

Each applicant must submit an application letter, not more than two (2) pages long. The letter must include the following:

  • Name of the candidate
  • Course and year of study
  • State of origin
  • Reason why the candidate believes he or she deserves the scholarship award

The application letter must be accompanied by:

  • A photocopy of the applicant’s current identity card
  • A letter from the candidate’s current Head of Department, including correct information on the candidate’s CGPA for the last academic session
  • A letter from registrar certifying that the candidate is a student of the institution
  • A copy of the candidate’s registration form for the current semester
  • Two (2) current passport photographs.

The application letter, with all the supporting documents, should be forwarded (by hand or postal delivery) to:

Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board,

Nigerian Law Publications House,

Otunba Jobi Fele Way, C.B.D.,

Alausa – Ikeja

P.O. Box 80279, Lafiaji, Lagos.

OR:

Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board,

c/o Secretary to the Dean,

School of Postgraduate Studies,

Nnamdi Azikiwe University,

Awka, Anambra State.

OR:

Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board,

c/o Dr. M.K. Aliyu,

Chairman ASUU,

Ahmadu Bello University,

Zaria, ASUU Office.

Closing Date

  • Applications will open very soon, as the deadline is towards the end of August 2017.
  • Interviews will be conducted shortly after in various states.

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