Updated: Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship for Undergraduate African Students to Study at Covenant University 2018/2019

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The Jim Ovia Foundation in collaboration with the Africa-America Institute is offering the Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship for Young African leaders to study at Covenant University.

Application Deadline: 15th July 2018

Eligible Countries: African countries

To Be Taken At (Country): Nigeria

About the Award: The granting institution is the Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship Fund (“JOFLSF”). The JOFLSF provided the AAI with a gift of Two Million-Dollars(USD) to finance four-year degree programs for high-achieving African students to attend world-class educational institutions around the globe. From this 2-million-dollar pool, Covenant will receive 276,000 dollars for ten students.

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This year, both Covenant University in Nigeria and Ashesi University in Ghana were chosen by the executive leadership of the Jim Ovia Foundation.

Type: Undergraduate

Eligibility: 

  • Must be a citizen of an African country, residing in Africa
  • Exhibit strong academic record and penchant for high-achievement
  • Demonstrate a Financial Need
  • Present an active record of youth leadership within his/her community

Number of Awards: 10 (three of the ten recipients will be international students from other African countries).

Value of Award: The Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship award is an all-expense paid education, based on demonstrated need, academic merit and availability of funds. The Scholarships is full to cover specifi­c items including tuition, accommodation, transportation, books, laptops and feeding

Duration of Program: 4 years

How to Apply: 

  • The application process is currently open. To find out more information on how to apply, please visit the following link at www.aaionline.org

Visit the Program Webpage for Details

Award Providers: Jim Ovia Foundation, Africa-America Institute

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