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Gani Fawehinmi Scholarships

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  • The Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Scheme for undergraduate students 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 to complete their tertiary education.
  • This scholarship targets students of tertiary institutions in Nigeria who display good academic performance.
  • A total of 2 million Naira (N2,000,000) is distributed among the scholarship recipients.

Host School(s)

  • Tertiary institutions in Nigeria (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education).

Field(s) of Study

  • Any undergraduate course offered at any tertiary institution in Nigeria.

What does the scholarship cover?

  • Each student will receive one hundred and fifty thousand Naira (N150, 000) towards their studies.

How many scholarships are given?

  • 20 scholarships

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 in need of financial assistance to complete your studies
  • Display good academic performance and commitment to your studies
  • Be a registered student at a Nigerian tertiary institution
  • 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
  • The 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 ASUU Secretariat,
The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO),
Owerri,
Imo State.

OR:

Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board,

C/o ASUU Secretariat,
The University of Abuja,
Gwagwalada Campus,
Abuja.

Closing Date

  • 20 August 2020
  • Interviews will be conducted shortly after in Port Harcourt, Lagos, and Nasarawa.

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