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: 1,000–1,500 words (1–2 pages)

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

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Email Your Documents After Submitting

After submitting this form, please email the following documents to:

scholarship@yourfoundation.org

Use your full name as the email subject line.

✓ Admission letter or proof of first-year enrollment / academic result

✓ Academic records — WAEC result slip or certificate

✓ Proof of financial hardship — e.g. parent's death certificate, displacement record

○ Valid ID — National ID, birth certificate, or school ID (optional but recommended)

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 has been received and will be reviewed by the selection committee.

Award announcements: August 15, 2026

If you need to send additional documents, email them to scholarship@yourfoundation.org with your full name in the subject line.

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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 (WAEC results, hardship proof, ID)

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