Scholarship
OPay Scholarship Program aims to address the financial barriers hindering students from pursuing higher education. This initiative aligns with our commitment to academic excellence, diversity, and fostering a supportive learning environment. By providing financial assistance and recognizing outstanding achievements, OPay Scholarship aim to empower students and contribute to their academic and personal growth.
GOAL & OBJECTIVES
Access to quality education is a cornerstone of individual and societal development. However, many students face financial challenges that impede their ability to pursue higher education. The OPay Scholarship Program is designed to bridge this gap and make education more accessible.
BACKGROUND
Access to quality education is a cornerstone of individual and societal development. However, many students face financial challenges that impede their ability to pursue higher education. The OPay Scholarship Program is designed to bridge this gap and make education more accessible.
Goal:
To promote access to education, foster academic excellence, and contribute to the development of well-rounded individuals.
Objectives:
1.Financial Assistance: To provide financial support to students facing economic barriers to accessing higher education by reducing the financial burden of tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.
2.Academic Excellence: To recognize and reward academic achievement, encouraging students to strive for excellence in their studies. Promote a culture of academic success and intellectual curiosity within the university community.
3.Career Development: Support students in their career aspirations by providing the financial means to pursue internships, research opportunities, or other professional development activities, whilst also enhancing the employability and future success of scholarship recipients.
LIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1.Must be a student offering any course of study in a Federal tertiary institution.
2.Must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score of 3.0/4 for Colleges, or 3.5/5 (second-class upper credit) for Universities.
3.Student must have completed their second semester 200 level examinations going to 300 level and students currently in their 300 level as we understand that the academic calendar is not aligned across all federal post-secondary educational institutions.
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
1.Duration: Successful candidates will be supported on the OPay scholarship programme for two (2) academic sessions.
2.Scholarship award per academic session: N200,000.