Zeribe Nwosu Undergraduate Scholarship 2024

Application for the 2024 Zeribe Nwosu Scholarship (ZNS) – Undergraduate to Postgraduate Phase is hereby invited from qualified candidates who are currently enrolled in any undergraduate degree subject in any public Nigerian university or polytechnic.

ONLY YEAR 2 OR YEAR 4 STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP. DO NOT APPLY IF IN YEAR 1, 3, OR 5.

YOUR LETTER OF REFERENCE MUST CLEARLY STATE THAT YOU ARE IN YEAR 2 (IF APPLYING FOR THE YEAR 2 ZNS) OR YEAR 4 (IF APPLYING FOR THE YEAR 4 ZNS). THE LETTER MUST ALSO MENTION THAT YOU WILL STILL BE IN YEAR 2 OR YEAR 4 BY APRIL 1 (THE APPLICATION CLOSING DATE). APPLICANTS WHOSE LETTER DOES NOT ADHERE TO THIS INSTRUCTION MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA – FOR YEAR 2 APPLICANTS

Applicant must:

• be in year 2 of undergraduate studies.
• be a student in a public Nigerian university or polytechnic or college of education
• have attained a cumulative grade point aggregate (CGPA) of at least 4* on a scale of 5 in one of the two semesters of Year 1. CGPA of both semesters should be provided.

For polytechnic students or students of universities using 4.0 as scale, a rough conversion of the CGPA to percentage is acceptable. CGPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 or 70% will be considered. 

APPLICATION MATERIALS – FOR YEAR 2 APPLICANTS

1. A personal statement (1 page).
2. CV (1 page – do not include referees).
3. One letter of reference on official letterhead from the head of department or dean of studies.
4. Unofficial transcripts of year 1 (1st and 2nd semester).
5. Undergraduate admission letter. If not available, then reference letter should mention month/year of admission.
6. A statement of need, explaining difficulties in funding your studies (min: 100 words, max: 200 words).

Each of the application materials carries its own mark. In addition, applications receive a score for completeness.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA – FOR YEAR 4 APPLICANTS

Applicant must:

• be in year 4 of undergraduate studies.
• be a student in a public Nigerian university, polytechnic or college of education
• have attained a cumulative grade point aggregate (CGPA) of at least 3.5* on a scale of 5 (from year 1-3).

For polytechnic students or students of universities using 4.0 as scale, a rough conversion of the CGPA to percentage is acceptable. CGPA of 2.8 out of 4.0 or 70% will be considered. Medical students should present their Year 1 results as well as evidence of achieving “Pass” for the subjects taken in Year 2-3.

APPLICATION MATERIALS – FOR YEAR 4 APPLICANTS

1. A personal statement (1 page)
2. CV (1-2 pages – do not include referees)
3. One letter of reference on official letterhead (1-2 pages) from the head of department, dean, or prospective supervisor. 
4. Unofficial transcripts of year 1-3 academic records.
5. Undergraduate admission letter. If not available, then reference letter should mention month/year of admission.
6. A statement of need, explaining difficulties in funding your studies (min: 100 words, max: 200 words).

Each of the application materials carries its own mark. In addition, applications receive a score for completeness.

AWARD VALUE

N50,000 each to 10 awardees in Year 2.

N100,000 each to 25 awardees in Year 4.

TIMELINE

January 1 – Application opens

April 1 – Application closes (11:59 pm Nigeria Time)

June 20 – Applicants informed about the review decision

July 1-20 – Interviews

August 1 – Announcement of the successful candidates

HOW TO APPLY

Application Link: CLICK HERE TO APPLY