The Nigerian Women Association of Georgia, Inc. (NWAG), headquartered in the USA, is dedicated to advancing education among Nigerian students.
In line with this commitment, NWAG is thrilled to announce its scholarship program for 2024, designed to assist female undergraduates in Nigerian universities.
Table of Contents
- NWAG Undergraduate Scholarship
- Benefits of NWAG Undergraduate Scholarship
- Requirements for NWAG Undergraduate Scholarship
- Application Documents
- Application Deadline
- How to Apply
NWAG Undergraduate Scholarship
- Application Deadline: May 31, 2024
- Funding Type: Partially Funded
- Country to Study: Nigeria
- Type: Undergraduate
- Sponsor: Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG)
- Gender: Women
Benefits of NWAG Undergraduate Scholarship
- Financial Support: Recipients will receive $300, while 1st and 2nd runners-up will receive $150 and $100, respectively.
- Recognition: Scholarship awardees will be acknowledged for their academic achievements and dedication to education.
- Opportunity: The scholarship provides a platform for female undergraduates to pursue their educational aspirations with reduced financial constraints.
Requirements for NWAG Undergraduate Scholarship
- Applicants must be Nigerian citizens.
- Proficiency in English Language is required.
- Applicants must be female undergraduates enrolled in a Nigerian university (excluding final year students).
- Proof of state of origin is mandatory.
Application Documents
- Proof of state of origin: Letter of Origination from the university or a letter from the local government office.
- Two letters of recommendation from any two of the following:
- Pastor or Imam
- Village Head
- Local Government Chairperson
- University Lecturer or Head of the Department.
- One letter of recommendation from either the Dean of your Faculty or School Head of your Department.
- Photocopy of current university student identification.
- Current photograph of the applicant.
- An explanation of why the scholarship is needed and why the applicant deserves it (not exceeding one-half typed page).
- A typed, double-spaced, two-page essay on the given topic: “The alarming exodus of professionals leaving Nigeria for greener pastures: What is the cause? What can be done to improve or reduce this mass exit? How does this “Japa Syndrome “ affect education in Nigeria?”
Application Deadline May 31, 2024
How to Apply
- Visit the scholarship webpage using the button below.
- Download the scholarship application form.
- Attach all required documents as mentioned above.
- Forward your application by email to education@nwag.org.
For further information, please visit the NWAG website.