Jim Ovia 2023 Scholars Program for Undergraduate Nigerian Students

The Jim Ovia Scholars Program was founded since 1998. It is fully funded by Mr. Jim Ovia to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigeria youths and applications are currently being received from young Nigerian students

The scholarship was previously known as the MUSTE scholarship. Since October 2010, Mr. Ovia has invested over 100 Million Naira in the program to support 1500 beneficiaries and counting.

In establishing the Jim Ovia Scholarship, Mr. Ovia hoped to create a network of future leaders within Nigeria who can compete globally with their peers, bring new ideas, creativity and are committed to improving the lives and circumstances of people in their respective communities.

• Table of Content
• About Jim Ovia Foundation (JOF)
• Scholars Program
• Aim and Benefits of Scholars Program
• Requirements for Scholars Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Jim Ovia Foundation (JOF)

Through our various programmes, the Jim Ovia Foundation aims to equip the future of our nation by increasing the knowledge base and skills of our youths with education and Information Communication Technology (ICT). To date, the Jim Ovia Foundation has supported over 1,500 college students and entrepreneurs with over One billion Naira in educational and entrepreneurial grants through nationally recognized programmes- the Jim Ovia Scholarship, Jim Ovia ICT Entrepreneurs Program and most recently, the Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship (JOFLS) Fund (in partnership with Africa America Instit... continue reading

Scholars Program

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Country to study	Nigeria
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	Jim Ovia Foundation (JOF)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Scholars Program

Eligble awardees are supported for their undergraduate study for the duration of their program and includes tuition and maintenance allowances. The scheme offers an average of 100 opportunities each year for new applicants while renewing applicants are supported annually, conditional on meeting all eligible requirements of the scholarship.

Requirements for Scholars Program Qualification

To be eligible for Jim Ovia Scholars Program for Nigerian Students, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:

• The scholarship is open to all potential students of Nigerian citizens in a Nigerian institution.
• One hundred (100) awardees are selected each year from a pool of eligible applicants.
• Scholarships are awarded on the basis of personal intellectual ability, leadership capability and a desire to contribute to society at large to improve the lives of others.

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Jim Ovia Foundation (JOF) on www.jimoviafoundation.org to apply

For more details, visit Jim Ovia Foundation website