{"id":1974,"date":"2018-11-14T23:45:08","date_gmt":"2018-11-14T22:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studyabroadnations.com\/?p=1974"},"modified":"2018-11-14T23:45:08","modified_gmt":"2018-11-14T22:45:08","slug":"apply-ovia-foundation-scholarships-for-african-undergraduates-2018-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studyabroadnations.com\/apply-ovia-foundation-scholarships-for-african-undergraduates-2018-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply OVIA Foundation Scholarships For African Undergraduates 2018\/2019","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Applications are currently invited for the JIM OVIA Foundation Leaders Scholarships for African Undergraduates 2018\/2019. The Scholarship is intended to create a sense, of hope to dreams of African Undergraduate students.<\/p>\n<p>The Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship (JOFLS) is a definitive partnership between the Jim Ovia Foundation and AAI that will have a long-term impact on creating a better and brighter future for young Africans.<\/p>\n<p>This scholarship is made possible through the generous philanthropy of the Jim Ovia Foundation and is currently offered through Ashesi University in Ghana and Covenant University in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Apply OVIA Foundation Scholarships For African Undergraduates 2018\/2019<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>:\u00a0ONGOING NOW.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0<strong>Course Level:\u00a0<\/strong>Offer is available to pursue an undergraduate programme.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0<strong>Study Subject:\u00a0<\/strong>Scholarships are to learn any of the courses in the university.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;\">\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;\">Scholarship Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022<strong>\u00a0Nationality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship will provide the following benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Comprehensive Scholarships<\/strong>: the Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship will provide tuition, room, and board for undergraduate study.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Career Support and Opportunities<\/strong>:\u00a0Scholarship recipients will receive career counseling and support while still students and also after graduation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AAI Global Alumni Network<\/strong>:\u00a0Recipients of the Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship will graduate into one of the most prestigious alumni networks. AAI Alumni include prominent leaders in many sectors around Africa and the Globe and includes two sitting Presidents. Scholarship recipients will be connected to this network for potential opportunities, mentorship and the ability to collectively continue towards developing the continent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligible Countries<\/strong>:The scholarship is open to all\u00a0African\u00a0students. The scholarship is open to all potential students of Nigerian citizenship. 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.<br \/>\n<h3><b>Who IS Eligible for The\u00a0<strong>Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship<\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Students must also meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be a citizen of an African country, residing in Africa<\/li>\n<li>Exhibit strong academic record and penchant for high-achievement<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate a Financial Need<\/li>\n<li>Present an active record of youth leadership within his\/her community<\/li>\n<li>Applicants whose first language is not English are to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level by the University.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>ONGOING NOW<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Application Procedure:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To qualify for the Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship at\u00a0Ashesi University, students must complete the application process, including submission of a\u00a0General Scholarship Form\u00a0and for\u00a0Covenant University, students must complete the application process for\u00a0admission.<\/p>\n<p>You can begin the application by clicking on\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aaionline.org\/what-we-do\/jim-ovia-foundation-leadership-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scholarship Link<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2022 Entrance Requirement:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>How to Apply:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Applications are currently invited for the JIM OVIA Foundation Leaders Scholarships for African Undergraduates 2018\/2019. 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