David Oyedepo Foundation (DOF) Undergraduate Scholarship 2018 For Young Africans

DOF Undergraduate Scholarship Eligibility.

•   Are citizens and permanent residents of any African Nation
•   Are between the ages of 18 and 25 at the time of application submission
•   Are eligible to receive a Nigerian student visa
•   Are proficient in reading, writing and speaking English
• Have a record of exceptional performance at the secondary school level which is benchmarked by:
  •  At least 20 points above JAMB cut off points (for Nigerians only)
  • 80% recorded average or 0GPA/5.0 in Secondary/High School Transcript
  • Already have begun admission applications to Covenant or Landmark University

•   Travel allowances
•   Feeding allowances
•   Medical/Health Insurance or allowance
• Any other fees outside University generated Academic fees for a course at any level.

•   Proof of application to Covenant or Landmark University
• Proof of citizenship
• All original copies of documents uploaded during application.

•   A proven record of superior scholastic ability
• Displayed financial need
• Outstanding character
• A proven record of leadership and community involvement
• A commitment to influence home community with skills learned

June 6, 2018	Applications Open
July 15, 2018	Application Closes
July, 2018	Finalisation of finalists applicants and contact of same
August – September 2018	Resumption of Scholars in Covenant and Landmark University

How to Apply for DOF Undergraduate Scholarship. 

• The David Oyedepo Foundation uses an internet based application You will need to access a computer and internet to apply. You would also need a scanner in order to upload required documents.
• You do not have to finish your application in one You may save your work and return to complete your application as many times as necessary. You must, however, not leave your application untouched for up to 30 days or your account would be deleted.
• You must submit your completed application by the deadline, however you are encouraged to submit before the deadline as no deadline extensions would be provided.
• Answer all questions on the application in English and all documents to be uploaded MUST be translated in English.
• All answers in the application, including written responses to essays must be your own original work.
• Only applicants who complete this application will be Applications and information submitted through email or other means will NOT be considered.

DOF Undergraduate Scholarship Online Application Section.

•        Provide general information in specified formats within the application form
• You will be required to provide documentation verifying age, and country of citizenship for eligibility if you are selected at the interview stage
• Information filled in Parent/Guardian section should be for BIOLOGICAL parents or LEGAL guardians
• The contact information you provide will be used to reach you during the application and selection Please provide accurate addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses that you use and check on a regular basis.

1. Insert Primary School Name, Certificate obtained g. (primary school leaving certificate etc.), duration (mm/yy – mm/yy format), and the year of graduation. Indicate nil if you did not complete education at the school indicated.
   • Add New for multiple schools attended at primary/basic level
2. Insert Secondary/High School Name, Certificate obtained g. (junior/senior school leaving certificate, High school diploma etc.), Duration (mm/yy – mm/yy format), and the year of graduation. Indicate nil if you did not complete your education at the school indicated.
   • Add New for multiple schools attended at secondary level until
3. Insert Post-Secondary Institution Name (e.g. A’level, Technical college, University), Certificate obtained g. (A levels, BSc, Diploma etc.), Duration (mm/yy – mm/yy format), and the year of graduation. Indicate nil if you did not complete your education at the school indicated.
4. Insert proposed University of Study and proposed course of Remember that the David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program is specific at this time to only Covenant and Landmark University. It is also course specific; hence you would have the option of only choosing from the available options.
5. For the exam results section, the name of the Nationally Recognized O’level exams should be inserted including the date the exam was taken. (This exam varies for different countries).
   • All subjects taken should be captures in the exam results section along with corresponding grades
   • Combination of two different certificate exams is not permitted
   • JAMB result is specific to ONLY Nigerian All Nigerian applicants must insert JAMB result for application to be considered

• Insert personal information and contact details for an Academic referee (i.e. academic staff who is aware of your academic progress and other school related affairs). Note: A letter of recommendation from this individual need to be uploaded in the ‘upload credentials’ section of the application.
• Insert personal information and contact details for a Religious Referee (i.e. a cleric who is aware of your spiritual progress and other personal and character related affairs). Note: A letter of recommendation from this individual need to be uploaded in the uploads section of the application.
• Note that parents or guardians CANNOT to be listed as referees

• This section includes 5 essay questions that must be Each essay has a word limit of 500 words and must under no circumstances be exceeded. Your responses would give an opportunity to the selection committee to better understand you as a leader, including your desire to participate in the program.

• English language proficiency is required for participation in the Scholarship All activities and communication would be done in English without the opportunity for translation. Please fill in the portion of the application evaluating your language skills as accurately as possible.

DOF Undergraduate Scholarship Application Submission Guide.