The Steve Eshiemogie Scholarship is available to final year undergraduate students who are part of Nigerian federal government universities. This scholarship particularly targets students who are keen on establishing lifelong careers in the fields of biological sciences and engineering. Applicants must demonstrate a strong inclination towards the application of biotechnology for the sustainable growth and development of the African continent.
This scholarship aims to instill enthusiasm for biotechnology among students. Biotechnology, which began in the early 1970s, has been instrumental in the mass production of a broad range of chemicals, biopharmaceuticals, and other products.
The Steve Eshiemogie Scholarship aims to motivate a fresh generation of African biotech engineers and scientists to acquire relevant knowledge that will be applied in the sustainable growth and development of the African continent. The goal of this scholarship is to inspire students’ interest in biotechnology. Modern biotechnology, which started in the early 1970s, has been responsible for the mass production of a wide array of chemicals, biopharmaceuticals, and other products.
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Steve Eshiemogie Scholarship Program
Objective and Benefits of the Steve Eshiemogie Scholarship Program The program offers One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000) along with professional career mentorship.
Requirements for the Steve Eshiemogie Scholarship Program To qualify for the Steve Eshiemogie Scholarship Program, you must meet the following conditions:
- You must be a Nigerian student studying in Nigeria.
- You must be enrolled in a “federal” government university.
- You must be studying any of the following courses: chemical engineering, biology, microbiology, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, plant biology, or related courses.
- You must be in your final year of undergraduate study. That is, you must have completed 300 Level if your course is a 4-year course, or must have completed 400 Level if your course is a 5-year course.
- You must have a last sessional CGPA of at least 4.3 on a 5.0 scale, or 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
- You must not be a recipient of any other scholarship.
Selection Process for the Steve Eshiemogie Scholarship Program
This scholarship considers both need and merit. The selection committee initially looks for students with outstanding performance, then from the pool, selects the students with the most need. We strongly encourage you to apply if you meet the eligibility requirements of the scholarship.
Timeline
The application period runs from February 17th, 2024, to February 24th, 2024. The scholars will be notified on March 30th, 2024.
Application Deadline
February 24, 2024
How to Apply
- Write a well-detailed statement of purpose, detailing your motivation for studying your course and your future plans. You should clearly explain why you made the decision to study your current course, the challenges you have encountered so far, your intended research for your undergraduate project, your plans after graduation, how you plan to make impact in your country and Africa at large, and other details and achievements that you feel would strenghten your application. Applicants should try as much to demonstrate why they need this scholarship. Your statement of purpose should not be longer than 2 pages and should be saved as a PDF document. NOTE: There is no required writing style for the statement of purpose. Write in your own words and in your own style. Note: The use of AI tools is highly prohibited and will result in automatic disqualification.
- Draft a well structured CV/Resume and save it in PDF format.
- Obtain 2 letters of recommendation from leturers (or professors) in your department. Scan these letters and save in PDF format. You can scan these letters with your mobile phone.
- Obtain a signed letter from your HOD or course advisor, confirming that you are not a beneficiary of any other scholarship (NOTE: You are not qualified for the Steve Eshiemogie Scholarship if you are a beneficiary of MTN Scholarship, Shell Scholarship, Seplat Scholarship, Agbami Scholarship, FSB Scholarship, or any other undergraduate scholarship). Download and use the draft attached HERE.
- Obtain a copy of your undergraduate transcript showing your grades from 100 Level to your current level). Note: Self-reported transcripts are accepted. That is, if you cannot obtain official transcripts from your institution, you can draft your transcripts by yourself (no need for official signature or stamp from your institution). Download and use the self-reported transcript template attached HERE.
- Prepare a document that clearly states the full amount of your tuition (school fee), start and end date of your final year of study, official deadline for payment of your school fee, and the title of your undergraduate project topic (if you have one).
- Send all documents to [email protected]. The subject of the email should be APPLICATION FOR STEVE ESHIEMOGIE SCHOLARSHIP 2024. NOTE: all documents should be saved in PDF format.
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