The “Years Me Memorial Scholarship Awards” are a sincere homage to the late Prof. Isaac Olaolu Akinyele, a visionary who ascended from modest beginnings to become a light of knowledge and generosity. By providing financial aid to underprivileged students seeking undergraduate degrees in agriculture or nutrition at Nigeria’s public universities, this program seeks to perpetuate Prof. Akinyele’s legacy. The scholarship reflects Professor Akinyele’s lifelong devotion to education and his faith in its ability to change people’s lives and communities, together with his commitment to developing the next generation of leaders in these important subjects.
Qualifications
To be eligible for the IOA Memorial Scholarship, candidates must fulfil the following criteria:
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of Nigeria.
- Study Subject: Enrolled in programs related to agriculture or nutrition.
- Academic Level: Students must be enrolled full-time in their second or third year of undergraduate education.
- Academic Excellence: To be eligible, candidates must have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale.
Benefits of Scholarships
Ten outstanding scholars will get N150,000 each as financial aid through the IOA Memorial Scholarship. The goal of this assistance is to lessen the financial strain of a university education so that students can concentrate on their studies and career advancement.
This scholarship, which reflects Prof. Akinyele’s vision for a sustainable future through improved food systems and nutritional practices, is only accessible to students studying agriculture or nutrition.
How to Utilize
Online applications must be filed at bit.ly/IOAMemorialScholarship, the designated gateway for the IOA Memorial Scholarship. All applicants will be able to effectively submit their supporting materials and essays for consideration thanks to this shortened approach.
Application Conditions
To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates need to send in:
Essays:
- A 300-word maximum personal statement outlining how they meet the scholarship requirements.
- An action plan, and a synopsis of the lessons learned from the relevant online course on ethical leadership practices in Nigeria and nutrition leadership.
- A maximum of 250 words outlining your vision for how the food systems will change over the next 10 years, taking into account the role of generative AI.
Application Materials:
- Filled-out application.
- Transcripts of recent scholarly work.
- References from a current or past instructor as well as a personal or character reference.
Date of Submission and Contact Details
The deadline for applications is February 20, 2024. Applicants can email [email protected] with any questions or for more information.
Finally
The IOA Memorial Scholarship is proof of Prof. Isaac Olaolu Akinyele’s continuing influence in the agriculture and nutrition fields. The scholarship seeks to establish a group of professionals committed to promoting sustainable development and nutritional well-being in Nigeria and beyond by offering recognition and financial support to deserving students. Prospective academics in these important areas are invited to take advantage of this exceptional chance to enhance their education and honor the memory of a renowned teacher and benefactor.
Source: Allschoolabs, Myschoolgist
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