The FCM Foundation is a scholarship designed specifically for Muslim female undergraduates in Nigeria. This scholarship aims to support and empower bright, ambitious Muslim women in various fields of study across universities in Nigeria.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be a female Muslim undergraduate student
- Be currently in 200 0r 300 level in any of the eligible universities
- Have a minimum of 4.5 and above or equivalence
- Must be available to attend the one day mentorship session in person in Lagos, Nigeria in November, 2024.
Benefits:
- Scholarship funds
- One day mentorship session
- Post scholarship disbursement, mentorship and guidance.
- Possible learning support for higher learning
Required documents to apply:
The following documents are to be provided and uploaded during the application:
- Student Identity Card (valid card of applicant’s institution)
- Reference letter from a reputable Islamic Organization.
- Letter must be on letterheaded paper and be addressed to The Executive Director, First Class Muslim Foundation, Lagos, Nigeria.
- Letters should genuinely speak to the character of the applicants and should not be generic.
- Improperly addressed letters or generic letters will lead to disqualification.
- Current result slip showing student’s CGPA with the signature (and possibly stamp of the HOD).
- A Personal Statement to convince panelists as to why they should consider her for the scholarship.
- The use of AI tools to generate personal statements is prohibited. All personal statements submitted will be tested and evaluated for plagiarism or AI-derivation. Applicants who disregard this may be disqualified from current and any future opportunities from the foundation.
- Word limit for Personal Statement is 400.
- Font type is Century Gothic and font size is 12.
- Spacing should be 1.5.
- Full name should be written at the top of the document.
How to Apply:
Visit: https://www.fcmfoundation.org/programs/fbs
Deadline: Wednesday, 25th September, 2024
