With great pleasure, the Mutual Union of the Tiv in America (MUTA) announces the opening of its 2024–2025 Academic Year Education Scholarship Program. The goal of this program is to encourage and support academic achievement among undergraduate students at Nigerian universities who are pursuing degrees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Medicine, and related medical professions.
Information about the Scholarship and the Amount Awarded
For the 2024/2025 academic year, MUTA Education hopes to give out up to 16 scholarships, each worth N50,000.00. The recipients of this financial assistance will get a direct deposit to their accounts, which they can use for research, tuition, and other school-related costs.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
The following standards will determine your eligibility for this scholarship:
- The applicant must be enrolled in an undergraduate program in medicine, allied health, or a STEM discipline.
- To be eligible, one must have a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or 3.5 on a 5.0 scale, which is equal to a second-class higher degree.
It’s crucial to remember that applications will only be evaluated if they match the CGPA requirements mentioned above. The objective is to choose one deserving beneficiary from each of Benue State’s Fourteen Tiv-speaking Local Government Areas (LGAs), as well as one from each of the states of Taraba and Nasarawa.
Procedure for Applications
Candidates must fill out an online application form found at https://muta.org/apply-1 to apply. A secure online gateway is used to upload any required supporting papers as part of the process. This guarantees that applications are efficiently filed and prepared for committee assessment.
Essential Corresponding Papers
Candidates need to provide:
- A double-spaced, two-page personal statement explaining their eligibility for the award. This should include financial needs, professional objectives, community service, and academic accomplishments.
- A statement claiming no association with any activity connected to cults.
- A certification of origin from the state or local government.
- A certified letter attesting to the candidate’s CGPA from the academic officer or department head of the school.
Assessment and Choosing
Applications will be subjected to a thorough assessment procedure, with a 60% weighting on CGPA and a 40% emphasis on the calibre of the personal statement. Information fabrication will lead to disqualification. Submissions must be made by Friday, April 15, 2024, at 5 PM [US EST (GMT-5)].
Notification and Presentation of Awards
The chosen candidates will be emailed, and by June 5, 2024, the awardees will be published online at www.muta.org and announced on Radio Benue. The precise date of the award ceremony will be announced later. It is scheduled for July or August of 2024.
Finally
An important investment in the future of Nigerian students and the field of STEM education as a whole is the MUTA Education Scholarship Program. By aiding exceptional students in their academic pursuits, MUTA is fostering the growth of an educated and competent labour force that can propel innovation and advancement both within and outside of Nigeria.
Sources: Allschoolabs, Myschoolgist
