In partnership with The Destiny Trust, The Henry Ofili Scholarship endeavors to uplift children and young adults from underprivileged circumstances, enabling them to excel in STEM fields and achieve career distinction. The focus is on nurturing the talents of outstanding students hailing from economically challenged backgrounds, who display remarkable academic promise and a fervent dedication to STEM disciplines.
The Henry Ofili Foundation Scholarship, managed by The Destiny Trust, focuses on improving education and empowering vulnerable children and youth to break the cycle of poverty.
Remarkably, 98% of the university undergraduates endorsed by The Destiny Trust are pioneering the path of higher education within their families. The Trust is ardently closing long-standing educational disparities, fostering the socio-economic integration of marginalized children, families, and communities. Since its inception in 2012, the Trust has extended educational opportunities to over 20,000 children. And young adults across various educational levels, with countless narratives showcasing the profound impact of these interventions on transformed lives.
Benefits
- The Henry Ofili Scholarship supports exceptional STEM students facing financial hardships in their undergraduate studies.
- Its main goal is to provide vital financial aid and resources, helping remove economic barriers to education.
Eligibility Requirements
- Academic Merit: To be considered, applicants are required to furnish evidence of their academic prowess through official scores from standardized tests such as the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, or a comparable assessment. These scores should be reflected in subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and additional foundational science disciplines.
- Leadership potential: Prospective candidates must exhibit the capacity for leadership along with a documented history of engagement in volunteer work, community service, and a demonstrable commitment to ethical conduct. It’s incumbent upon the applicants to submit corroborative materials that substantiate their status as coming from underrepresented backgrounds.
- Economic Advantage: Eligibility extends to individuals who identify as first-generation college students from economically disadvantaged households. This also includes orphans, those who have faced housing insecurity, and displaced children or youths who have overcome adversity to complete their primary education by virtue of their tenacity.
Application Documents
- Complete Application Form
- Academic Transcripts
- Personal Statement
How to Apply
Are you Interested and qualified?Click on this link https://ofilischolarship.destinytrust.org/apply to apply
For more information, visit Henry Chijioke Ofili Foundation official website.
Application Deadline
Not Specified.
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