Applications are open for the Students’ Empowerment and Education Development (SEED) Scholarship 2025 for Indigent and Brilliant undergraduate Muslim students in Nigeria. Apply Below:
When is the Application Deadline:
The eligibility deadline is 7th March 2025.
Tell Me About The Students’ Empowerment and Education Development Scholarship:
Students’ Empowerment and Education Development (SEED) Scholarship is aimed at empowering and providing support to Nigerian university students, through the provision of financial support for one full academic session, to enable them to focus on learning and self-development. The project also offers an added mentorship program in which the students will complete an Academic and Career Development Curriculum (FCMF-ACDC) designed to sustain excellent academic performance and imbibe career skills into the students. The ACDC is delivered through a monthly three-hour mentorship session to a total of nine (9) mentorship sessions. This scholarship is implemented in partnership with, and sponsorship from, Human Appeal, United Kingdom.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
All fields
Type:
Scholarship
Who can Apply For The Students’ Empowerment and Education Development Scholarship?
The eligibility criteria include:
- Be a full-time undergraduate student in any of the nine (9) eligible universities
- Be in 300 level in one of the eligible universities
- Be currently on a minimum of 4.5 CGPA on a scale of 5 (or equivalence on other scales)
- Readiness and availability to fulfill scholarship requirements and training curriculum
Required Documents:
The following documents are to be provided and uploaded during the application:
- Student Identity Card (of institution)
- Evidence of Current Studentship of Institution (ID Card, Biodata Form etc.)
- Reference letter from a reputable Islamic Organization (Institution-based student organizations are not acceptable)
- The letter must be on letterhead paper and be addressed to The Executive Director, First Class Muslim Foundation, Lagos, Nigeria.
- Letters should genuinely speak to the character of the applicants and should not be generic.
- Improperly addressed letters or generic letters will lead to disqualification.
- Current result slip showing student CGPA with the signature and stamp of the HOD
- A Personal Statement to convince panelists as to why they should consider you for the scholarship.
- The word limit for Personal Statement is 300.
- The font type is Century Gothic and the font size is 12.
- The spacing should be 1.5.
- Full name should be written at the top of the document.
- The unethical use of AI tools to generate or significantly adjust/review personal statements is prohibited. All personal statements submitted will be tested and evaluated for plagiarism or AI derivation. AI detection beyond 20% is not acceptable. Applicants who disregard this will be disqualified from the foundation’s current and future opportunities.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Nigeria
Where will the Award be Taken?
The following universities are eligible:
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna
- Bayero University, Kano
- Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara
- Usumanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
- Kaduna State University, Kaduna
- Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil
- Sokoto State University
- Zamfara State University
- Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of the Students’ Empowerment and Education Development Scholarship?
Additionally, the benefits include:
- Monthly Stipends
- Academic Development
- Career Development
- Networking Opportunity
How Long Will the Award Last?
One academy session
How to Apply:
Visit the official application page to begin.
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This post was last modified on February 25, 2025 11:39 am