{"id":52897,"date":"2023-02-20T19:22:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T19:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/worldscholarshipforum.com\/?p=52897"},"modified":"2023-11-19T10:45:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T10:45:07","slug":"apply-jim-ovia-scholarship-nigerian-graduates-undergraduates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kiiky.com\/apply-jim-ovia-scholarship-nigerian-graduates-undergraduates\/","title":{"rendered":"JIM OVIA Foundation Leaders Scholarships for African Undergraduates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The\u00a0Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship for African Undergraduates 2023 (JOFLS)\u00a0is a definitive partnership. Between the\u00a0Jim Ovia Foundation, Nigeria, and Africa America Institute (AAI) will have a long-term impact on creating a better and brighter future for young Africans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Scholarship is intended to create a sense of hope in the dreams of African Undergraduate students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This scholarship is made possible through the generous philanthropy of the Jim Ovia Foundation and is currently offered. Ashesi University in Ghana<\/strong><\/a> and Covenant University in Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Through their partners, Jim Ovia Foundation\u00a0Leaders Scholarship<\/strong>\u00a0will provide comprehensive scholarships to select high-achieving students., from under-resourced backgrounds. This full education will provide them with the necessary skills for a dynamic and innovation-driven career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The mission of Ashesi University is to educate ethical, entrepreneurial leaders in Africa. Starting in 2002., Ashesi is now recognized as one of the finest institutions of higher education in Africa., with an educational experience proven to prepare students for successful lives and careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The University is recognized for its excellent graduate placement, with almost 100% of graduates receiving job offers, starting businesses, or entering graduate school within six months of graduation. Ashesi\u2019s graduates are considered as some of the most career-ready in Africa and are ranked among the best educated in the world by employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2017, Ashesi was awarded the World Innovation Summit in Education Prize, one of the world\u2019s biggest prizes in education, for its impact on African higher education. In 2018, Ashesi was also awarded a Charter by the President of Ghana, granting it full independence as a nationally recognized degree-granting institution. It was the youngest university to have been given a Presidential Charter in Ghana\u2019s history, a rare accomplishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ashesi offers a four-year bachelor’s program grounded in a multidisciplinary core curriculum, featuring majors in\u00a0Business Administration,\u00a0Management Information Systems,\u00a0Computer Science, Electrical and\u00a0Electronic Engineering,\u00a0Computer Engineering,\u00a0and\u00a0Mechanical Engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With an academic program designed in collaboration with some of the world’s best universities and organizations, Ashesi continues to shape an educational experience like no other in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also Read\u00a0<\/strong>Ashesi University College MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program, Ghana<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You may also like to read<\/strong>\u00a0Top 10 Best Private Universities in Nigeria<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Through our various\u00a0programs, the Jim Ovia Foundation aims to equip the future of our African community by increasing our youths’ knowledge base and skills. The Jim Ovia Foundation has supported thousands of college students and entrepreneurs through provision of accessible grants and scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Jim Ovia Scholars Program was founded in 1998. Mr. Jim Ovia fully funds it to assist exceptional Nigerian youths financially. The scholarship once was known as the MUSTE scholarship. Eligible awardees are supported for their undergraduate and graduate study through the length of their program, which also includes tuition and maintenance fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The program offers an average of 100 opportunities annually for new applicants while renewing applicants are also supported yearly; this depends on meeting all scholarship eligibility requirements. Since October 2010, Mr. OVIA has invested over 100 Million Naira in this program to encourage 1500 beneficiaries and counting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In establishing the Jim Ovia Scholarship,” Mr. Ovia expected to create a network of future leaders within Nigeria who can compete internationally with their peers, bring fresh ideas, and creativity and are committed to improving the lives and circumstances of people in their respective communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Jim Ovia Foundation Leadership Scholarship (JOFLS) is just a part of the Jim Ovia Scholarships. However, instead of being funded alone by the foundation, it is offered in a partnership with the Africa-America Institute (AAI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n JOFLS is given based on intellectual ability, leadership capability, and also a desire to utilize their wisdom to contribute to society throughout Nigeria by providing service to their community and applying their knowledge and talent to improve the lifestyles of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Over time it’s estimated the Jim Ovia Scholarship beneficiaries will become leaders in helping to address challenges related to health, technology, and funding, all areas in which the foundation is deeply engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Scholarship is meant for students pursuing Undergraduate Studies in any STEM courses: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics or related courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Scholarship is hosted by the Jim Ovia Foundation, Nigeria<\/a> in partnership with AAI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are an international student and you desire to study in Ghana. Check out the best scholarships obtainable for study in Ghana<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The scholarship is open to all African<\/a><\/strong> students residing in any African country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, only 35 applicants will be selected with twenty-five percent being Nigerians. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Read also if you wish\u00a0to study outside your home country\u00a0<\/strong>Simple and Detailed Answers about Applying and Winning a Scholarship<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally, the Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholars will receive the following benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As stated earlier, these scholarships are awarded based on personal intellectual ability, leadership capability, and a desire to contribute to society at large to improve the lives of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, students must also meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To apply for the Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship, applicants should visit https:\/\/www.aaionline.org\/what-we-do\/jim-ovia-foundation-leadership-scholarship\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Unfortunately, the scholarship is not ongoing. However, we shall keep you informed on the new date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Does this article meet your immediate needs? If yes, click the SHARE button to share with your friends.\u00a0 However, if no, leave a response in the comment box to express your concern or ask a question, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The\u00a0Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship for African Undergraduates 2023 (JOFLS)\u00a0is a definitive partnership. Between the\u00a0Jim Ovia Foundation, Nigeria,…\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":164673,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[68,81],"tags":[85949,12805,457],"yoast_head":"\nAshesi University<\/strong> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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