Josephus Foundation Scholarship is a highly competitive scholarship endowed by the Josephus Foundation, courtesy of the University Chancellor, Chief (Dr.) Tunde Afolabi, MFR. It is part of the institution’s support services to exceptionally brilliant but indigent students who otherwise may not be able to afford University tertiary education.
The scholarship is a partial scholarship that covers tuition and accommodation fees only, while the beneficiaries will be responsible for a one-time payment of other municipal and service charges as enumerated in the schedule of fees for undergraduate students which is available on the University website.
The scholarship will be offered on an annual basis to newly admitted (UTME, JUBEP and direct entry) students and could be held, subject to satisfactory performance, for the duration of a beneficiary’s programme of study.
- Host: Josephus Foundation
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Reward: N650,000
- Deadline: Not Specified
Scholarship Details
The FirstTechnical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Ibadan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Oyo. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, The First Technical University (First Tech-U) is a coeducational Nigerian higher education institution.
The First Technical University (First Tech-U) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study.
Scholarship Requirements
In order to be eligible to apply for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Have accepted admission or under consideration for admission to any of the degree programmes at First Technical University, Ibadan in the on-going 2020/2021 admission cycle;
- Passed at only one sitting ordinary level English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Biology/Agricultural Science/Geography at least at the credit level. In addition, Direct Entry students must have at least Credit at an advanced level in any 3 relevant science subjects;
- Perform satisfactorily in the University Scholarship Screening Examination; and
- Maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.50 to qualify for the annual renewal of the scholarship.
Scholarship Duration and Reward
- Josephus scholarship is a partial scholarship that covers tuition and accommodation fees only. i.e N650,000 off the Total fee
Method of Application
Interested and qualified applicants should apply using the link provided below
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