Steve Eshiemogie 2024 Undergraduate Scholarship for Nigerian Students.

Steve Eshiemogie 2024 Undergraduate Scholarship for Nigerian Students.

The Steve Eshiemogie Scholarship is open to final-year undergraduate students enrolled in Nigerian federal government universities. This scholarship specifically targets students interested in pursuing life-long careers in biological sciences and engineering. Students must show that they are strongly interested in the application of biotechnology for the sustainable growth and development of the African continent.

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About the Steve Eshiemogie 2024 Undergraduate Scholarship

The Steve Eshiemogie Scholarship is a remarkable opportunity for Nigerian undergraduate students who harbor a profound passion for biotechnology and its applications in addressing healthcare and energy challenges in Nigeria.

This scholarship aims to stimulate students’ interest in biotechnology. Modern biotechnology started in the early 1970s and has since been responsible for the manufacture and large-scale production of a wide array of chemicals, biopharmaceuticals, and other products.

Type: Undergraduate

Value:

• One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000)
• Professional career mentorship.

Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship

• Must be a Nigerian student studying in Nigeria.
• Must be enrolled in a “federal” government university.
• Must be studying any of the following courses: chemical engineering, biology, microbiology, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, plant biology, or related courses.
• Must be advancing to the final year of undergraduate study. That is, must have completed 300 Level if your course is a 4-year course, or must have completed 400 Level if your course is a 5-year course.
• Must have a last sessional CGPA of at least 4.3 on a 5.0 scale, or 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must not be a recipient of any other scholarship.

Selection criteria

This scholarship balances need and merit. The selection committee first looks out for students with outstanding performance, then from the pool, selects the students with the most need. You are strongly encouraged to apply if you meet the eligibility requirements of the scholarship.

How To Apply for the Steve Eshiemogie 2024 Undergraduate Scholarship 

• Write a well-detailed statement of purpose, detailing your motivation for studying your course and your plans. You should clearly explain why you decided to study your current course, the challenges you have encountered so far, your intended research for your undergraduate project, your plans after graduation, how you plan to make an impact in your country and Africa at large, and other details and achievements that you feel would strengthen your application. Applicants should try as much to demonstrate why they need this scholarship. Your statement of purpose should not be longer than 2 pages and should be saved as a PDF document. NOTE: There is no required writing style for the statement of purpose. Write in your own words and your style. Note: The use of AI tools is highly prohibited and will result in automatic disqualification.
• Draft a well-structured CV/Resume and save it in PDF format.
• Obtain 2 letters of recommendation from lecturers (or professors) in your department. Scan these letters and save them in PDF format. You can scan these letters with your mobile phone.
• Obtain a signed letter from your HOD or course advisor, confirming that you are not a beneficiary of any other scholarship (NOTE: You are not qualified for the Steve Eshiemogie Scholarship if you are a beneficiary of MTN Scholarship, Shell Scholarship, Seplat Scholarship, Agbami Scholarship, FSB Scholarship, or any other undergraduate scholarship). Download and use the draft attached HERE.
• Obtain a copy of your undergraduate transcript showing your grades from 100 Level to your current level). Note: Self-reported transcripts are accepted. That is, if you cannot obtain official transcripts from your institution, you can draft your transcripts by yourself (no need for an official signature or stamp from your institution). Download and use the self-reported transcript template attached HERE.
• Prepare a document that clearly states the full amount of your tuition (school fee), the start and end date of your final year of study, the official deadline for payment of your school fee, and the title of your undergraduate project topic (if you have one).
• Send all documents to [email protected]. The subject of the email should be APPLICATION FOR STEVE ESHIEMOGIE SCHOLARSHIP 2024. NOTE: All documents should be saved in PDF format.

For More Information Visit the Official Website

Application Deadline: February 24, 2024.

Timeline

• Application opens on 17th February 2024.
• Application closes on 24th February 2024.
• Scholars were notified on 30th March 2024.