Program Overview

The David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Programme is a platform for promoting the Foundation’s vision and goals.

The scholarship program awards full-ride scholarships to qualified individuals who are indigents and residents of African countries.

The scholarship seeks to develop youth leaders who are ready to put their learned skills to work in leading organisations, communities, and their local countries.

The scholarship grants students the opportunity to study at Covenant and Landmark University, Nigeria.

Financial Provisions of the David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program

  •  Full Academic fees for a maximum of 5 years. (In accordance with the University stipulated time for the duration of the chosen course).
    The scholarship does not cover;

    • Travel allowances
    • Feeding allowances
    • Medical/Health Insurance or allowance.
    • Any other fees outside university generated Academic fees for a course at any level.

Eligibility Requirements

The David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship programme is open to Young Africans who meet the following criteria:

  1. Are citizens and permanent residents of any African Nation
  2. Are between the ages of 16 and 25 at the time of application submission.
  3. Are eligible to receive a Nigerian student visa
  4. Are proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English
  5. Have a record of exceptional performance at the secondary school level which is
    bench marked by:
  • At least 250 points and above in JAMB (for Nigerians only)
  • 80% recorded average or 4.0GPA/5.0 in Secondary/High School Transcript
  • Already have begun admission applications to Covenant or Landmark University

Note : The application for the scholarship does not guarantee admission to the specified universities; all admission to the university is to be secured independently by going through the university’s admission process. Hence the award of the scholarship is conditioned on university admission.

Applicants not meeting the above technical eligibility requirements will not be forwarded to the selection committee.

Selection Process and Criteria of the David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program

The David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Programme selection process is a need-dependent, merit-based open competition.

After the deadline, all eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection panel.

Following this review, chosen finalists will be interviewed by the David Oyedepo Foundation team, through an online video conferencing platform.

If advanced to the final round, the applicant must provide;

  1.  Proof of application to Covenant or Landmark University
  2. Proof of citizenship
  3. All original copies of documents uploaded during application.

Application Deadline 

11.59 pm GMT + 1.00, Friday 28th June 2024

2024 David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program Application Instructions

Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate applications (not in order of importance):

  1. A proven record of superior scholastic ability
  2. Displayed financial need.
  3. Outstanding character
  4. A proven record of leadership and community involvement.
  5. A commitment to influence the home community with skills learned.

 

General Application Tips for the David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program

  1. The David Oyedepo Foundation uses an internet-based application system. You will need to access a computer and internet to apply. You would also need a scanner in order to upload the required documents.
  2. You do not have to finish your application in one session. You may save your work and return to complete your application as many times as necessary. You must, however, not leave your application untouched for up to 30 days or your account will be deleted.
  3. You must submit your completed application by the deadline; however, you are encouraged to submit before the deadline as no deadline extensions would be provided.
  4. Answer all questions on the application in English and all documents to be uploaded must be translated in English.
  5. All answers in the application, including written responses to essays, must be your original work.
  6. Only applicants who complete this application will be considered. Applications and information submitted through email or other means will NOT be considered.

Online Application Sections for the David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program

General/Contact Information Section
  1. Provide general information in specified formats within the application form.
  2. You will be required to provide documentation verifying age, and country of citizenship for eligibility if you are selected at the interview stage.
  3. Information filled in Parent/Guardian section should be for BIOLOGICAL parents or LEGAL guardians
  4. The contact information you provide will be used to reach you during the application and selection process. Please provide accurate addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses that you use and check on a regular basis.
Education Section
  1. Insert secondary school transcript. Indicate nil if you did not complete your education at
    the school indicated.
  2. Insert proposed University of Study and proposed course of study. Remember that the David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program is specific at this time to only Covenant and Landmark University. It is also course specific; hence you would have the option of only choosing from the available options.
  3.  For the exam results section, the name of the Nationally Recognised O’level exams should be inserted including the date the exam was taken. (This exam varies for different countries).
  •  A combination of two different certificate exams is not permitted.
  • JAMB result is specific to ONLY Nigerian Applicants. All Nigerian applicants must insert JAMB result for application to be considered.
Recommendation Section
  1.  A letter of recommendation from an Academic referee (i.e. academic staff who is aware of your academic progress and other school-related affairs should be uploaded.
  2. A letter of recommendation from a Religious Referee (i.e. a cleric who is aware of your spiritual progress and other personal and character-related affairs) should be uploaded. Note that parents or guardians CANNOT be listed as referees.
Essay Section
  1. This section includes 4 essay questions that must be completed. Each essay has a word limit of 500 words.
  2. Your responses would give an opportunity to the selection committee to better understand you as a leader, including your desire to participate in the programme.

Note that English language proficiency is required for participation in the Scholarship Programme. All activities and communication would be done in English without the opportunity for translation.

Application Submission Guidelines

The deadline for applications for the 2024/2025 David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Programme is 11.59 pm GMT + 01.00 on Friday 28th June 2024.

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