OCI Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships Application 2024

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This article is all about the OCI Foundation Undergraduate 2024 Scholarships. Whether you’re applying for the first time or renewing, these scholarships are here to help students with their college studies. We’ll talk about when to apply, what papers you need, and how to apply for the Cyfed Undergraduate Scholarship (CUS) or the Cyfed-Bradley Hope Undergraduate Scholarship (CBH). Following these easy steps will help you apply and maybe get some support for your education. Let’s learn more about these scholarships and how they help students in Anambra State, Nigeria.

OCI Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships Application 2024

The OCI Foundation is pleased to announce the commencement of the 2024 Scholarship applications for both first-time and renewing candidates. This prestigious scholarship aims to support deserving individuals in pursuing their undergraduate studies and advancing their education. Below are the detailed guidelines and requirements for applicants interested in the Cyfed Undergraduate Scholarship (CUS) or the Cyfed-Bradley Hope Undergraduate Scholarship (CBH).

OCI Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships – Application Period

The application window for the 2024 OCI Foundation scholarships will open on February 22nd, 2024, starting at midnight, and close on April 26th, 2024, at midnight. All times mentioned are based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Application Document Requirements

To ensure a smooth application process, applicants are required to prepare and submit the following documents separately via email. You can get the email address on their website. Here are the document requirements:

1. FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS:

  1. Valid Identification: Applicants must provide a government-issued identity document, such as an International Travel Passport, Voter’s Card, National Identity Card, or Driver’s License. For those under 18 without access to a government ID, a birth certificate is acceptable.
  2. School Endorsement: An official letter from the applicant’s school (Head of Department) is required, containing full name, gender, matriculation number, course title and level, department of study, and a provisional admission letter for newly matriculated scholars.
  3. Certified Copies: Applicants must submit certified copies (by a qualified legal practitioner) of the following documents. Successful candidates will need to present the originals during the interview:
    • a) JAMB/UME result certificate
    • b) Senior Secondary School Exam Certificate (WASSCE or NECO)
    • c) Valid student ID for the host institution
    • d) Recent passport photograph
    • e) Letter of recognition from the Traditional Ruler of the applicant’s town, confirming the Local Government Area in Anambra State, Nigeria.
    • f) A 500-word essay on “My Family.”

Note: Originals of all submitted documents will be verified during the interview, attended only by successful candidates.

2. RENEWING APPLICANTS:

  1. School Endorsement: An official letter from the applicant’s school (Head of Department) is required, containing full name, gender, matriculation number, course title and level, department of study, and cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for the completed years.
  2. Result Statement: Applicants must provide an official statement of their result for the completed year(s).
  3. Change in Circumstances: If applicable, a letter detailing any changes in circumstances (e.g., change in department, withdrawal from school, etc.) should be included.

Note: Originals of all submitted documents will be verified during the interview, attended only by successful candidates.

Application Process

When the application date arrives, eligible candidates can follow the provided links to commence their online applications.

  • First-time applicants for the Cyfed Undergraduate Scholarship (CUS) can initiate the online application.
  • Renewing applicants for the Cyfed Undergraduate Scholarship (CUS) can commence their online application.
  • First-time applicants for the Cyfed-Bradley Hope Undergraduate Scholarship (CBH) should start their online application.
  • Renewing applicants for the Cyfed-Bradley Hope Undergraduate Scholarship (CBH) can begin their online application.

OCI Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships

The OCI Foundation is committed to empowering students through its scholarships, fostering academic excellence, and contributing to the educational development of individuals in Anambra State, Nigeria. Prospective applicants are encouraged to carefully follow the guidelines and submit their applications within the specified timeframe. For further inquiries, please contact them using their email address.

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