The David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship program stands as a cornerstone of the Foundation’s mission to empower African youth and foster leadership development. Offering full-ride scholarships, this initiative targets qualified individuals who are citizens and residents of African nations, providing them with opportunities for academic excellence and leadership training.

Scholarship Details:

- Full-Ride Scholarships: Recipients of the David Oyedepo Scholarship are granted full financial support to pursue undergraduate studies at Covenant and Landmark University in Nigeria.

- Leadership Development: The program aims to cultivate youth leaders equipped with the skills and knowledge to drive positive change within organizations, communities, and countries.

Available Programs:

For the upcoming 2024/25 academic session, the David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship will consider applications for the following programs at Covenant and Landmark University:

- Accounting

- Economics

- Computer Engineering

- International Relations

- Information and Communication Technology

- Electrical and Electronics Engineering/Electrical Information Engineering

- Architecture

- Applied Biology and Biotechnology

- Psychology/Counselling

- Animal Science

- Crop Science

- Agricultural and Biosystem Engineering

- Microbiology

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for the undergraduate David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

- Citizenship or permanent residency in any African nation.

- Age between 16 and 25 at the time of application submission.

- Eligibility to obtain a Nigerian student visa.

- Proficiency in English language skills (reading, writing, speaking).

- Outstanding academic performance at the secondary school level, demonstrated by:

  - Scoring at least 50 points above JAMB cut-off points (for Nigerians).

  - Attaining an 80% recorded average or 4.0 GPA/5.0 in Secondary/High School Transcript.

  - Initiated admission applications to Covenant or Landmark University.

Required Documents:

Applicants must submit the following documents during the application process:

- Completed Application Form

- Secondary School Transcripts

- WAEC Result

- Letter of Recommendation (Academic)

- Letter of Recommendation (Religious)

- Essays:

  - Essay 1: Why do you need this scholarship? (500 words)

  - Essay 2: Why do you want to pursue your chosen course? (500 words)

  - Essay 3: What is your leadership experience? (500 words)

  - Essay 4: Do you love your country? (500 words)

Application Process:

To apply for the David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship, follow these steps:

1. Visit the scholarship application portal via the provided link.

2. Review all instructions applicable to the scholarship before proceeding.

3. Gather and organize all required documents as per the provided guidelines.

4. Complete the application form and upload all necessary documents.

5. Submit the application before the specified deadline.

Selection Process:

- The scholarship selection process is based on financial need and merit.

- Eligible applications will undergo review by a selection panel.

- Finalists will be interviewed by the David Oyedepo Foundation team through an online video conferencing platform.

Application Deadline: June 28th, 2024.