NGScholars Education Excellence Scholarship
Scholarship Objectives: The NGScholars Teacher Excellence Scholarship is established to support and encourage students pursuing education degrees in Colleges of Education and Teacher Training Institutes across Nigeria. The scholarship is designed to:
- Enhance the quality of teacher education in Nigeria by motivating talented individuals who are passionate about becoming educators.
- Empower future teachers who will serve in public primary and secondary schools, forming the foundation of education for young learners.
- Elevate the standard of teacher training, ensuring that future teachers are well-equipped to provide high-quality education to the next generation.
Scholarship Value:
- N100,000 per recipient
- 5 scholarships awarded annually
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must be full-time students currently enrolled in a College of Education or a Teacher Training Institute in Nigeria.
- Applicants must be in their penultimate (second-to-last) or final year of study.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent is required for eligibility.
- Applicants must demonstrate a passion for teaching, with a clear intention to work in public primary or secondary schools after graduation.
- Applicants must submit an essay (500 words) on the topic: “The Impact of Teacher Motivation on Student Success in Nigeria.”
Application Requirements:
- Completed scholarship application form (available on ngscholars.net).
- Academic transcripts from the applicant’s institution.
- A letter of recommendation from a faculty member or dean.
- Proof of enrollment (student ID, admission letter, etc.).
- A personal statement (500 words) discussing the applicant’s career goals, why they are passionate about teaching, and how they plan to impact education in Nigeria.
Terms and Conditions:
- Recipients must use the scholarship funds solely for educational purposes, including tuition, books, and living expenses.
- Scholarship recipients are required to commit to teaching in public primary or secondary schools for at least two years post-graduation.
- The scholarship is non-renewable and will be disbursed as a one-time payment.
- Failure to meet the terms of the scholarship (e.g., not completing the teaching commitment) will result in the recipient being required to return the scholarship funds.
- Applicants must be Nigerian citizens.
- Essay must be original, plagiarism-free and not AI-written.
Selection Process:
- Applications will be reviewed by a scholarship committee appointed by NGScholars.
- Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview or asked to submit additional materials.
- Final decisions will be based on academic performance, the quality of the personal statement, and the applicant’s commitment to teaching.
Application Timeline:
- Application Opens: October 1, 2024
- Application Deadline: December 31, 2024
- Notification of Recipients: February 15, 2025
- Disbursement of Funds: March 1, 2025
How to Apply for the Scholarship:
Interested applicants can apply by visiting NGScholars Scholarship application page.
Application Deadline
Applicants must fill out the online application form and upload all required documents by the stated deadline – December 31, 2024.
Application is FREE! Beware of scammers!!!
For more information or inquiries, please contact admin @ ngscholars.net.
This scholarship initiative is an investment in the future of Nigerian education, recognizing that well-trained teachers are the cornerstone of a strong educational foundation for Nigeria’s youth.