Based in the USA, the Nigerian Women’s Association of Georgia, Inc. (NWAG) is committed to promoting education among Nigerian students. In line with this mission, NWAG is happy to announce its scholarship program for 2024, with the primary objective of supporting female undergraduates in Nigerian universities.
The scholarship offers a unique opportunity for female undergraduates at Nigerian universities to receive financial support for their education.
Benefits
- Financial Support: Winners will receive $300, while 1st and 2nd runners-up will receive $150 and $100, respectively.
- Recognition: Scholarship recipients will be acknowledged for their academic achievements and educational commitment.
- Opportunity: The scholarship offers a platform for female undergraduates to pursue their educational goals with reduced financial burden.
Requirements
- Applicants must be Nigerian citizens.
- Applicants must be proficient in the English Language
- Applicants must be female undergraduates enrolled in a Nigerian university (excluding final-year students).
- Applicants must provide proof of state of origin.
Application Documents
- Proof of state of origin: Letter of origin from the university or a letter from the local government office.
- Two letters of recommendation from any two of the following:
- Pastor or Imam
- Village Head
- Local Government Chairperson
- University Lecturer or Head of the Department.
- One letter of recommendation from either the Dean of your Faculty or the Head of your Department.
- Photocopy of current university student identification.
- A current photograph of the applicant.
- Explain why the scholarship is needed and why the applicant deserves it (not exceeding one-half typed pages).
- A typed, double-spaced, two-page essay on the given topic;
“The alarming exodus of professionals leaving Nigeria for greener pastures: What is the cause? What can be done to improve or reduce this mass exit? How does this “Japa Syndrome “affect education in Nigeria?”
How to Apply
- Visit the scholarship webpage through the provided link
- Download the scholarship application form
- Attach all required documents as mentioned above
- Forward your application by email to education@nwag.org
Application Deadline
May 31, 2024.