The Zeribe Nwosu Scholarship is now open for 2025, offering cash awards of ₦125,000 to 20 undergraduates in Nigerian universities. Learn about eligibility, application steps, and the selection process. Continue reading to ensure you meet all requirements and submit a strong application.
The Zeribe Nwosu Scholarship provides support to Nigerian undergraduates pursuing their studies.
Each successful applicant will receive ₦125,000 to assist with study-related expenses.
The programme will select 20 students from public universities across Nigeria.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet these conditions:
- Be enrolled in a Nigerian public university.
- Be in the 4th year of an undergraduate programme.
- Have a CGPA of at least 3.5 on a 5-point scale or 2.8 on a 4-point scale for the first three years of study.
Benefits
Twenty students will receive ₦125,000 each.
The award is meant to ease study costs for the selected candidates.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 1 April 2025.
- Interviews: 15 June to 15 July 2025.
- Awards Announced: 1 August 2025.
Documents Required
Submit these documents to apply:
- A personal statement (1 page).
- A CV (1-2 pages).
- One referee letter.
- Unofficial transcripts for the first three years of study.
- A statement of need (100-200 words).
Application Steps
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the application portal.
- Fill out the form and upload all required documents.
- Submit the completed application.
The application process is free.
Review and Selection
The review team will evaluate all applications after the deadline.
Applicants will be assessed based on eligibility, quality of application materials, and interview performance.
Scoring Breakdown:
- Eligibility: 5%.
- Attention to detail: 5%.
- Personal statement: 20%.
- CV and recommendation letter: 10%.
- Academic performance (transcripts): 25%.
- Statement of need: 10%.
- Interview: 25%.
For innovative teaching applicants, teaching and personal statements will be scored separately and averaged.
The highest-scoring applicants will receive the award.
Contact Information
Send questions to Dr. Ukpai Eze at [email protected].
Learn more on the official scholarship page.
Prepare your documents and apply before the deadline to improve your chances.
