Applications open for the FCM Foundation Scholarship Program
FCM Foundation Scholarship Program (FCM FBS) is a debut scholarship programme aimed at providing a one-time academic support to female Muslim students in 200 and 300 levels. The scholarship includes one-time monetary support and a one-day mentorship session for selected scholars.
Benefits – FCM Foundation Scholarship
- Scholarship Funds
- One day mentorship session
- Post scholarship disbursement mentorship and guidance
- Possible future support for higher learning
Eligible Institutions – FCM Foundation Scholarship
1. Federal University of Technology, Akure
2. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
3. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
4. University of Ibadan
5. University of Lagos
6. University of Ilorin
7. Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State
8. Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo
9. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
10. Ekiti State University
11. Kwara State University, Ilorin
12. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
13. Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa
14. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
15. Lagos State University, Ojo
16. Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode
17. Osun State University Osogbo
18. Ondo State University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility Criteria – FCM Foundation Scholarship
- Be a female undergraduate Muslim student
- Be currently in 200 or 300 level in one of the 22 eligible universities
- Have a minimum CGPA of 4.5 and above (or equivalence)
- Be ready to attend the one day mentorship session in person in Lagos, Nigeria in November 2024
Required Documents for Application – FCM Foundation Scholarship
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.
- Application Opens: Sunday 1st September, 2024
- Application Closes: Wednesday 25th September, 2024
- For details and to apply visit the official website
