David Oyedepo Foundation is offering full tuition scholarship for African students to study at the Covenant University and Landmark University. Eligible applicant must be a national and resident of an Africa and not more than 23years old at time of application. The scholarship is for 4 or 5 years, this is subject to university stipulated time for course completion. The maximum duration of scholarship award is 5 years for undergraduate programs. The application deadline is June 15th 2015.
Study Subject(s): Candidates can apply to their choice course of study. However, special consideration would be given to candidates whose courses fall under the following categories: Agriculture and allied courses; Medicine; Para Medical science; Political science and Education and allied courses.
Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing undergraduate program at the Covenant University and Landmark University.
Scholarship Provider: The David Oyedepo Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Nigeria
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( votes)Eligibility:
-A national and resident of an African nation.
-between the ages of 18 and 25 at time of application
-Candidates must maintain an overall academic cgpa of 4.0 every year
-Candidates must not be found in violation of school rules and regulations
-Candidates must not solicit scholarships from other scholarship awarding organizations
-Candidates must maintain a testimony of integrity in all academic reports and assignments
-Candidates must not withdraw or take leave of absence during school year without due notification of the Foundation.
-Candidates must be full participatory members of church service units in school.
-Candidates must carry out a yearly 6 week summer volunteer service in approved establishment.
Scholarship Open for International Students: 
Scholarships are open to citizens and residents of African Countries (Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia and Zimbabwe).
Scholarship Description: The David Oyedepo Foundation aims to provide opportunities for gifted and talented African students with proven superior academic abilities to pursue undergraduate programs in two of the best schools in Nigeria. It grants individuals the opportunity to build up the leadership potentials that are so evidently lacking in the leaders of our today’s society, through the yearly programs and community development initiatives. Upon completion of the DOF scholars program, scholars are expected to be fully equipped to contribute to social, and economic development in their home countries.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): The scholarship is for 4 or 5 years, this is subject to university stipulated time for course completion. The maximum duration of scholarship award is 5 years for undergraduate programs.
What does it cover? The scholarship program covers full tuition fees.
Selection Criteria: Scholarships are awarded by the David Oyedepo Foundation Selection Committee. They will be judging each student on his or her:
-Superior Scholastic Ability
-Outstanding Character
-Evidence of Leadership & Involvement
-Service to Community and School
Notification: Successful students will be notified at the end of selection process through emails provided by each applicant.
How to Apply: Applicants should visit the foundation’s website, read the application instructions and complete the online applications. Applicants must submit the application form and all required documents stated on the webpage.
NB: Proof of Admission to Landmark and Covenant University is required only at the point of award. Hence applications can be submitted before admission letters have been received.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is June 15th 2015.
