Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider: NWAG
Country to Study in: Nigeria
Scholarship Description
Every year, the Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG) awards scholarships to female Nigerian undergraduate students in Nigerian universities.
These NWAG scholarships are offered one per state of origin as well as one for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in the amount of fifty thousand Naira per applicant.
Eligibility
All applicants must be Nigerian females.
All applicants must be undergraduate students of a recognized Nigerian University.
Eligible groups
Citizens of Nigeria
Participating Institutions
Any recognized Nigerian University / Institution of higher learning
Fields of study
All courses offered by the participating institution / school
Number of awards
Thirty-seven (37) scholarships - one per state of origin as well as one for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
Sponsorship duration
Awards are one-time scholarships
Scholarship benefits
The value of the awards is fifty thousand Naira (N50000.00) given to each successful applicant
Method of Application
To apply to this scholarship, you should print, complete and submit the 'NWAG Application Form' found on the official web site (link to it is below) together with materials and documents specified below under Requirements.
Requirements:
An applicant must be a Nigerian female, undergraduate student in a Nigerian University. All applications must include the following:
- Proof of State of Origin - Letter of Origination from the university or a letter from your local government office.
- Two Letters of Recommendation from any two of the following: Church Pastor/Mosque Imam, Village Head, Local Government Chairperson or one of your Lecturers.
- One Letter of Recommendation from either the Dean of your Faculty/School or your Head of Department.
- Photocopy of your current university student identification card
- A current photograph of yourself
- An explanation of why you need and should receive the scholarship (not more than one-half typed page).
- A type-written, double –spaced, two-page essay on:
“What are the effects of the frequent Nigerian teachers' strikes on student academic performance and learning?”
Submission:
Please submit your application and all required documents to NWAG either by regular mail to:
NWAG
P.O. Box 14532,
Atlanta, GA 30324, USA
OR electronically via email at nwagscholarship@yahoo.com.
DEADLINES:
All applications must be POST-MARKED or EMAILED by MAY 30, 2014
PLEASE NOTE:
Late applications will not be accepted. Applications may not be faxed or hand-delivered.
Incomplete applications or applications that show evidence of plagiarism will be disqualified. All incomplete applications will be rejected.
All electronic submissions MUST BE IN PDF
You may also Download the NWAG 2014 Scholarship Application Form here.
Application Deadline: 30 May 2014
Open to International students: No(ONLY Nigerians)
More Scholarship Information and Application
Related: List of Undergraduate Scholarships for Nigerian Students