Nigerian undergraduates are invited to apply for the Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Program 2025, offering financial support, mentorship, and career opportunities in finance, economics, and related fields. Apply below:
When is the Application Deadline:
The application deadline is February 3, 2025, 4:00 PM (WAT).
Tell Me About The Seyi Bickersteth Undergraduate Scholarship Program:
The Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme (SBSP) was established in memory of Seyi Bickersteth, a former Senior Partner of KPMG Nigeria and Chairman of KPMG Africa, who was deeply committed to mentorship and education. The scholarship, supported by KPMG, Andersen, and Leadway Assurance Company Limited, is designed to support Nigerian students pursuing higher education in fields like finance, economics, and related disciplines. This program offers financial support, mentorship, internship opportunities, and potential employment post-graduation, nurturing the next generation of leaders in these fields.
Which Fields are Eligible?
The scholarship is available to students pursuing:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Actuarial Science
- Insurance
- Finance
- Other related courses.
Type:
Undergraduate scholarship
Who can Apply For The Seyi Bickersteth Undergraduate Scholarship Program?
Also, to be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must have provisional admission into a Federal University in Nigeria.
- Eligible courses include Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Actuarial Science, Insurance, Finance, or related disciplines.
- A minimum score of 230 in the UTME is required.
- Applicants must have at least 5 distinctions in WASSCE, including English and Mathematics.
- Applicants should be in their 100-level at the time of application.
How are Applicants Selected?
Applicants are selected based on:
- Academic merit demonstrated through UTME scores and WASSCE results.
- Enrollment in eligible courses at a Federal University in Nigeria.
- Demonstration of potential for future success in finance and related fields.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Nigeria
Where will the Award be Taken?
Nigeria
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of the Seyi Bickersteth Undergraduate Scholarship Program?
Additionally, the scholarship offers the following benefits:
- Yearly financial grants for the duration of the recipient’s four-year undergraduate program.
- Internship opportunities during holidays or industrial attachment programs.
- Mentorship and professional exposure to develop skills and networks.
- Post-graduation employment opportunities at KPMG, Leadway Assurance, or Andersen Tax for graduates with First Class or Second Class Upper Division.
How Long Will the Award Last?
Duration of study (4 years)
How to Apply:
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