Apply — Dr. Uche Okereke Youth Educational Scholarship

2026 Scholarship Application

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👤 Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Date of Birth *

You must be aged 17–25 at time of application

Gender

Home Address in Ovim *

Describe Your Connection to Ovim *

💬 Your Story & Circumstances

Nature of Financial Hardship *

Loss of a parent Displacement Family crisis Extreme poverty / very low household income Other significant hardship (describe in your personal statement)

Personal Statement *

Required: 600–800 words · 0 words

How Will You Give Back to Ovim? *

✉️ Two Recommendations

Provide two people who can speak to your character and potential — teachers, mentors, religious leaders, or community leaders.

Recommendation 1

Full Name *

Role / Relationship *

Phone or Email *

Recommendation 2

Full Name *

Role / Relationship *

Phone or Email *

📎 Supporting Documents

Upload your documents below. Please name each uploaded file with your full name and the document name.
Format: FirstName LastName - Document Name
Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG. Max 10 MB per file. NOTE: Failure to submit all required documents will result in automatic disqualification.

Admission Letter / Proof of Enrollment *

Admission offer letter or proof of first-year enrollment

Academic Records *

WAEC / NECO result slip or certificate

Proof of Financial Hardship *

e.g. parent's death certificate, hospital bill, displacement record

Valid ID (recommended)

National ID, birth certificate, or school ID

Decent Coloured Passport Photograph *

A recent clear passport-sized photo with plain background

I confirm that all information and documents submitted in this application are true, accurate, and authentic. I understand that submitting false or fraudulent information will result in immediate disqualification and may affect future applications. *

I understand that receipt of this scholarship requires participation in community outreach in Ovim and compliance with all scholarship conditions. *

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Application Submitted!

Thank you for applying for the Dr. Uche Okereke Youth Educational Scholarship. Your application and documents have been received and will be reviewed by the selection committee.

Award announcements: September 15, 2026

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✓ You are aged 17–25 and from Ovim

✓ You have gained admission or are in first year at a Nigerian tertiary institution

✓ You are experiencing significant financial hardship

✓ You are committed to giving back to Ovim

✓ You have your documents ready (Academic results, hardship proof, ID)

Full requirements →

📋Personal Statement (600-800 words) — in the form

✉️Two recommenders — in the form

🏫Admission letter or enrollment proof — uploaded in Step 4

📊O-Level results / Transcript — uploaded in Step 4

💸Proof of hardship — uploaded in Step 4

🪪Valid ID (recommended) — uploaded in Step 4

🖼️Passport photograph — uploaded in Step 4

2026 Scholarship Application

Application Submitted!

Applications Are Closed