Rotary/DEWEF Undergraduate Scholarship For Nigerian Students 2024/2025

The district’s Rotary clubs are cordially invited to take part in the DEWEF Scholarship Awards for the inaugural 2024–2025 Rotary Year.

Invite bright but underprivileged youngsters from your neighborhood who are enrolled in state or federal tertiary institutions in Lagos and Ogun State, Nigeria.

When is the Application Deadline:

December 17, 2024.

Tell Me About The Award:

The Rotary/DEWEF 2024-2025 Undergraduate Scholarship offers financial assistance to brilliant but indigent students enrolled in federal or state higher institutions in Lagos and Ogun States, Nigeria. The scholarship aims to support students who demonstrate academic excellence and good morals.

Which Fields are Eligible?

Open to students across all disciplines studying in federal or state higher institutions in Lagos or Ogun States.

Type:

Undergraduate scholarship.

Who can Apply for the Rotary/DEWEF Undergraduate Scholarship?

Eligible applicants must:

• Be indigent, academically brilliant, and of good morals.
• Be enrolled in either a federal or state tertiary institution in Lagos or Ogun States.
• Be in their second year (200 Level) of undergraduate study (having completed 100 Level).
• HND 1 students must provide ND results.
• NCE students in 200 Level must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on a 4-point scale.

Note: Children of Rotarians are not eligible to apply.

How are Applicants Selected?

Applications are screened and interviewed by local Rotary clubs. Shortlisted candidates will undergo further screening at the District Office.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

The scholarship is open to Nigerian students attending institutions in Lagos or Ogun States.

Where will the Award be Taken?

At any federal or state higher institution in Lagos or Ogun States, Nigeria.

How Many Awards?

Not specified.

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Financial support to help cover the educational expenses of brilliant but financially disadvantaged students.

How Long Will the Award Last?

The duration is not specified but typically covers the academic year.

How to Apply for the Rotary/DEWEF Undergraduate Scholarship:

• Candidates must apply through their local Rotary Club by searching for your nearest Rotary club

• Submit required documents including:
  • A letter of recommendation from a higher institution.
  • Relevant academic credentials.
  • First-year examination results.
• Rotary Clubs will recommend selected candidates to the District DEWEF Scholarship Committee before the application deadline.

For more information, contact:

• PAG Alaba Olalekan: +234 802 307 0794
• PAG Yemi Arigbagbu (RC Maryland): +234 809 961 4295
• PAG Alabi Kazeem Olawale (RC Obantoko): +234 806 808 8204