The Alex Otti Foundation (AOF) is pleased to announce its Undergraduate scholarship program for the 2023/2024 academic year, marking a significant step in transforming lives through education. Acknowledging education as a key factor in both individual and community development, AOF commits to helping financially needy students from Abia State, Nigeria, so they can pursue higher education without financial limitations.
Context and Goals
The story of AOF’s founder, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, is proof of the transformational potential of education. Dr. Otti rose through the ranks to reach extraordinary achievement, and he credits his success to the educational possibilities provided to him. Motivated by his experience, the Foundation gives scholarships to students who show promise for leadership, academic distinction, and a dedication to social progress to strengthen the next wave of leaders.
Details of the Scholarship
- Award Amount: The scholarship provides funding to help with educational costs such as tuition.
- Duration: Subject to maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 in each academic term, recipients receive support for the duration of their undergraduate education.
Qualifications
- Who Can Apply: Any second-year (200 Level) students who have been admitted during the 2021/2022 academic year at any government-owned postsecondary institution in Nigeria are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
- Academic Requirement: Applicants’ first academic session CGPA must have been at least 3.5.
- Residency: Candidates must provide proof of their Abia State residency in the form of current utility bills or a letter of recommendation from civic or religious authorities.
Procedure for Applications
- Online Application: By Tuesday, March 24, 2024, at midnight, interested candidates must submit their online applications at https://portal.alexottifoundation.org/register.
- Essay Submission: Applicants are required to submit a 1,200-word essay that addresses particular reflection themes that the Foundation designates.
- Supporting Documents: To verify the application, a statement of results from the first academic session, a letter of recognition, or utility bills are required.
Extra Conditions
Candidates must present official identification and a statement attesting to their CGPA from the administrative officer of the department or faculty. Candidates for direct admittance must additionally submit their qualifying exams.
Those Who Don’t Need to Apply
The beneficiary sibling’s scholarship term must end before the sibling of an existing Alex Otti scholar may apply. Siblings of graduates of the Alex Otti Foundation, however, may apply.
An Appeal for Intervention
The AOF scholarship is an investment in Nigeria’s future leaders, not just a means of financial support. In addition to helping specific recipients, the Foundation’s assistance for impoverished students advances the larger objective of creating a society where people are more informed and have greater authority. Eligible students are urged to take advantage of this chance to advance their studies and strive to make significant contributions to their communities and the country as a whole as the deadline draws near.
Finally
The Alex Otti Foundation is still committed to using education as a force for positive change. Through its scholarship program, AOF is enabling many Nigerian youngsters to pursue higher education without financial restrictions and promoting a culture of quality and service. For a lot of families in Abia State, this program offers hope for a better future via the transformative power of education.
Sources: Allschoolabs, Myschoolgist
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