{"id":12684,"date":"2026-08-26T14:16:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T14:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/kponee-shovein-foundation-scholarship-2026-eligibility-application\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T14:16:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T14:16:17","slug":"kponee-shovein-foundation-scholarship-2026-eligibility-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/kponee-shovein-foundation-scholarship-2026-eligibility-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Kponee-Shovein Foundation Scholarship 2026: Full Tuition, Stipend and September 15 Deadline"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Students from Rivers State and eligible Ogoni women still have time to apply for the Kponee-Shovein Foundation\u2019s 2026 scholarship cycle.<\/strong> The foundation says applications for its Scholars Award and Josephine Kponee Fellowship will be accepted until <strong>Tuesday, 15 September 2026<\/strong>. As at 26 August 2026, that leaves 20 calendar days to prepare and submit a complete application.<\/p>\n<p>The opportunity is relevant to undergraduates who are studying for a first degree at an accredited university in Nigeria and need financial support to continue. The foundation\u2019s official pages say the Scholars Award provides one academic year of full university tuition plus a stipend, while the Josephine Kponee Fellowship is designed for Ogoni women and can provide tuition support and a yearly stipend through the first degree, subject to satisfactory academic progress.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/kponee-shovein-foundation-scholarship-2026-eligibility-application\/#What_the_Kponee-Shovein_2026_scholarship_covers\" >What the Kponee-Shovein 2026 scholarship covers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/kponee-shovein-foundation-scholarship-2026-eligibility-application\/#Who_can_apply\" >Who can apply?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/kponee-shovein-foundation-scholarship-2026-eligibility-application\/#Kponee-Shovein_Scholars_Award\" >Kponee-Shovein Scholars Award<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/kponee-shovein-foundation-scholarship-2026-eligibility-application\/#Josephine_Kponee_Fellowship\" >Josephine Kponee Fellowship<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/kponee-shovein-foundation-scholarship-2026-eligibility-application\/#Documents_and_essays_required\" >Documents and essays required<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/kponee-shovein-foundation-scholarship-2026-eligibility-application\/#How_to_apply_before_15_September\" >How to apply before 15 September<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/kponee-shovein-foundation-scholarship-2026-eligibility-application\/#What_happens_after_submission\" >What happens after submission?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/kponee-shovein-foundation-scholarship-2026-eligibility-application\/#Important_deadline_reminder\" >Important deadline reminder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/kponee-shovein-foundation-scholarship-2026-eligibility-application\/#Official_sources_and_application_links\" >Official sources and application links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/kponee-shovein-foundation-scholarship-2026-eligibility-application\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/kponee-shovein-foundation-scholarship-2026-eligibility-application\/#When_does_the_Kponee-Shovein_2026_scholarship_close\" >When does the Kponee-Shovein 2026 scholarship close?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/kponee-shovein-foundation-scholarship-2026-eligibility-application\/#Can_students_outside_Rivers_State_apply_for_the_Scholars_Award\" >Can students outside Rivers State apply for the Scholars Award?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/kponee-shovein-foundation-scholarship-2026-eligibility-application\/#Is_the_fellowship_open_to_all_Nigerian_undergraduates\" >Is the fellowship open to all Nigerian undergraduates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/kponee-shovein-foundation-scholarship-2026-eligibility-application\/#Does_the_foundation_pay_cash_directly_to_applicants\" >Does the foundation pay cash directly to applicants?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Kponee-Shovein_2026_scholarship_covers\"><\/span>What the Kponee-Shovein 2026 scholarship covers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 2026 cycle contains two related opportunities:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Opportunity<\/th>\n<th>Who it is for<\/th>\n<th>Published benefit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Kponee-Shovein Scholars Award<\/td>\n<td>Rivers State indigenes pursuing a bachelor\u2019s degree<\/td>\n<td>One academic year of university tuition plus a stipend<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Josephine Kponee Fellowship Award<\/td>\n<td>Ogoni women pursuing a first degree<\/td>\n<td>University tuition and a yearly stipend for the duration of the first degree, subject to academic progress<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For the Scholars Award, the foundation says tuition is paid directly to the recipient\u2019s university and the stipend is transferred to the scholar. It also says the award is open to students in all years of study, all subject areas and any accredited university in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>The fellowship has a narrower identity requirement: the applicant must be an Ogoni woman. The official fellowship page says recipients must maintain first-class honours or high second-class upper-division performance, described there as a CGPA above 4.0, each academic year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_apply\"><\/span>Who can apply?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kponee-Shovein_Scholars_Award\"><\/span>Kponee-Shovein Scholars Award<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>According to the foundation\u2019s eligibility page, applicants should meet these conditions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a Rivers State indigene.<\/li>\n<li>Be pursuing a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/li>\n<li>Be studying in any year and any subject area at an accredited university in Nigeria.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate financial need, academic ability and a commitment to contributing to Rivers State, Nigeria and Africa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The foundation says previous recipients may apply again in the next cycle with an updated transcript and a short essay of up to 1,000 words explaining how the scholarship has supported their academic success and wellbeing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Josephine_Kponee_Fellowship\"><\/span>Josephine Kponee Fellowship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fellowship is for an Ogoni woman enrolled in a first-degree programme at an accredited Nigerian university. The foundation\u2019s criteria also consider financial need, academic ability, leadership and commitment to the Ogoni people, Nigeria and Africa. The published award information says the support can continue through the first degree if the recipient maintains the required academic standard.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_and_essays_required\"><\/span>Documents and essays required<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Applicants should not wait until the final week. The official application instructions require a completed application form and supporting documents sent to <a href=\"mailto:kponeeshoveinfoundation@gmail.com\">kponeeshoveinfoundation@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Prepare the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Essay 1, of not more than 1,000 words, explaining your motivation for your course of study, why you need the scholarship and your career plans.<\/li>\n<li>Essay 2, of not more than 1,000 words, describing your experience as a Rivers State indigene or, for the fellowship, as an Ogoni indigene, and how those experiences have shaped you.<\/li>\n<li>An official scanned transcript. The foundation says a JAMB score may be used for an applicant beginning the first year, while continuing undergraduates should provide a university transcript.<\/li>\n<li>A resume or curriculum vitae.<\/li>\n<li>Two professional recommendation letters from lecturers, professors, heads of department or teachers, depending on the award. Recommenders must send their letters directly to the foundation\u2019s email address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The foundation warns that an application is not complete until all listed items have been submitted. Applicants should therefore confirm that recommenders have sent their letters before assuming the form is ready for review.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_apply_before_15_September\"><\/span>How to apply before 15 September<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/kponeeshoveinfoundation.org\/scholarship-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Scholars Award eligibility page<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/kponeeshoveinfoundation.org\/the-josephine-kponee-memorial-grant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Fellowship eligibility page<\/a> and decide which opportunity matches your background.<\/li>\n<li>Download and complete the relevant application form: <a href=\"https:\/\/kponeeshoveinfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/kponee-shovein-scholars-application-form.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scholars Award form<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/kponeeshoveinfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/josephine-kponee-fellowship-application-form.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josephine Kponee Fellowship form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Write both essays within the 1,000-word limit and check that your answers address the particular award.<\/li>\n<li>Attach your transcript or JAMB score, CV and other required evidence.<\/li>\n<li>Ask two appropriate referees to send their recommendation letters directly to <a href=\"mailto:kponeeshoveinfoundation@gmail.com\">kponeeshoveinfoundation@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Send the completed application and attachments to the foundation before <strong>15 September 2026<\/strong>. The announcement gives the deadline date but does not state a closing time, so submit early in the day and keep copies of every file sent.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Applicants should use only the contact details and forms published on the foundation\u2019s own website. The official announcement does not list an application fee. Be cautious of anyone asking for payment or claiming to guarantee selection.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_after_submission\"><\/span>What happens after submission?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The foundation says top applicants will become finalists and take part in an interview with the founders. For successful candidates, it may verify a school identity card, local government identification letter and tuition statement before releasing support. The published instructions also say a recipient must attend an in-person interview in Port Harcourt to receive tuition and stipend support.<\/p>\n<p>That means an applicant should provide truthful information and ensure that names, institution details and identification records match. Do not submit altered transcripts, copied essays or documents belonging to another student.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_deadline_reminder\"><\/span>Important deadline reminder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The closing date is <strong>15 September 2026<\/strong>. It is not an expired opportunity, but the remaining time is limited once essays, transcripts and recommendation letters are considered. Students who need a transcript should request it immediately, and referees should be contacted now rather than a few days before the deadline.<\/p>\n<p>Exams Scholars could not find an official closing time on the foundation\u2019s announcement. Treat 15 September as the final date and submit before then; do not rely on a possible extension.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_sources_and_application_links\"><\/span>Official sources and application links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kponeeshoveinfoundation.org\/2026\/05\/14\/2026-scholarship-application-cycle-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kponee-Shovein Foundation 2026 scholarship cycle announcement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kponeeshoveinfoundation.org\/scholarship-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kponee-Shovein Scholars Award: eligibility and benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kponeeshoveinfoundation.org\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scholars Award application instructions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kponeeshoveinfoundation.org\/the-josephine-kponee-memorial-grant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josephine Kponee Fellowship: eligibility and benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kponeeshoveinfoundation.org\/apply-to-be-a-fellow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josephine Kponee Fellowship application instructions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Image note: The featured image is an original illustrative image generated for this article. It is not a photograph of a scholarship recipient or an official Kponee-Shovein Foundation document.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_does_the_Kponee-Shovein_2026_scholarship_close\"><\/span>When does the Kponee-Shovein 2026 scholarship close?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The foundation\u2019s 2026 announcement says applications will be accepted until 15 September 2026. No closing time is stated on the announcement.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_students_outside_Rivers_State_apply_for_the_Scholars_Award\"><\/span>Can students outside Rivers State apply for the Scholars Award?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The official eligibility page identifies a Rivers State indigene requirement for the Scholars Award. Applicants should not assume that residence in Rivers State alone is enough; they should meet the foundation\u2019s indigene requirement.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_fellowship_open_to_all_Nigerian_undergraduates\"><\/span>Is the fellowship open to all Nigerian undergraduates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. The Josephine Kponee Fellowship is specifically for Ogoni women pursuing a first degree at an accredited university in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_foundation_pay_cash_directly_to_applicants\"><\/span>Does the foundation pay cash directly to applicants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The foundation says tuition is paid directly to the appropriate school, while the stipend is transferred to the recipient. It also says identity and tuition documents may be verified.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kponee-Shovein Foundation has opened its 2026 scholarship cycle, offering tuition support and stipends to eligible Nigerian undergraduates, with applications closing on September 15, 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":12683,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14933,29],"tags":[15861,11701,15864,15863,15862,15865],"class_list":["post-12684","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-education-news","category-scholarships","tag-kponee-shovein-foundation","tag-nigerian-scholarships","tag-ogoni-students","tag-rivers-state-students","tag-scholarship-2026","tag-tuition-scholarship"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12684","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12684"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12684\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12683"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12684"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12684"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/examscholars.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12684"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}