APPLY: NGO offers STEM scholarship for Nigerian students

The Destiny Trust (TDT) in collaboration with Henry Chijioke Ofili Foundation, has invited Nigerian students in fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to apply for a scholarship.

The scholarship covers tuition fees, faculty/departmental fees, university hall/hostel accommodation and books.

It is open to undergraduates between the ages of 16 and 25 currently studying a STEM course in a Nigerian public university, and young school leavers who have satisfied JAMB and university requirements for admission.

In a statement on Friday Athina Jeje, TDT’s chief operating officer, said the scholarship is part of efforts to support young persons “who demonstrate exceptional academic and leadership potential but are financially disadvantaged”.

Jeje added that applicants must be exceptional in academics, must show “convincing evidence of leadership and community service experience” as well as “verifiable evidence of lack of means or economic disadvantage”.

“The Henry Chijioke Ofili Foundation was founded in honour of Henry Chijioke Ofili (1989-2008). Chijioke lived a life defined by excellence and was a man of extraordinary brilliance, immense generosity, and a constant quest for self-improvement,” the statement reads.

“The family-run Foundation has established the scholarship endowment which is administered by The Destiny Trust in line with a mutual commitment to empower the next generation of STEM talents to attain their best potential and make a sustainable impact on their communities.

“The Destiny Trust is a social intervention focusing on the education, wellbeing, and STEM skills empowerment of children and young people from vulnerable groups.

“The Trust provides an expansive and integrated education initiative that ensure access to quality education for vulnerable children and youths from primary to university levels in addition to providing shelter and care services for homeless and displaced children and youths to ensure that they have the required stability for pursuing their education.”

Applications opened on July 24, 2024 and interested persons can apply through www.destinytrust.org/ofilischolarship.

The deadline for applications is August 15, 2024.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview between August 20 and August 31, 2024, and successful applicants will receive the awards of scholarship on or before September 30, 2024.