David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship for African Students in 2023

The scholarship seeks to develop youth leaders who are ready to put their learned skills to work in leading organizations, communities, and their local countries.

The scholarship grants students the opportunity to study at Covenant and Landmark University, Nigeria.

More scholarship opportunities are ongoing in countries across Europe, the United States and Canada. Check out some selected opportunities below:

Scholarship Summary

• Host: David Oyedepo Foundation (DOF)
• Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
• Eligible Countries: All African Countries
• Reward: Full Scholarship | Travel Allowance | Feeding Allowance | Health allowance
• Deadline: July 1, 2023

Scholarship Details:

Dr. David Oyedepo is the founder of the David Oyedepo Foundation (DOF). He had his early education in Nigeria and later earned a PhD in Human Development from the Honolulu in Hawaii, USA.

He is also the President and Founder of the David Oyedepo Ministries International, an umbrella non-profit organization which birthed among others, the Living Faith Church worldwide. The David Oyedepo Foundation is a Christian non-profit organization that is committed to showing the love of Christ to the world by developing platforms that would bring about change to the economy of Africa as a continent.

To be eligible, you must;

• Be citizens and permanent residents of any African Nation
• Be between the ages of 16 and 25 at the time of application submission.
• Be eligible to receive a Nigerian student visa
• Be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English

Have a record of exceptional performance at the secondary school level which is benchmarked by:

1. At least 20 points above JAMB cut off points (for Nigerians only)
2. 80% recorded average or 4.0GPA/5.0 in Secondary/High School Transcript
3. Already have begun admission applications to Covenant or Landmark University

Scholarship Duration and Reward
Full Academic fees for a maximum of 5 years. (In accordance with the University stipulated time for the duration of the chosen course).
The scholarship does not cover;

• Travel allowances
• Feeding allowances
• Medical/Health Insurance or allowance
• Any other fees outside university generated Academic fees for a course at any level. 

Selection Criteria
The David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Programme selection process is a need dependent, merit based open competition. After the deadline, all eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection panel. Following this review, chosen finalists will be interviewed by the David Oyedepo Foundation team, through an online video conferencing platform. If advanced to the final round, applicant must provide;

• Proof of application to Covenant or Landmark University
• Proof of citizenship
• All original copies of documents uploaded during application.
• Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate applications (not in order of importance):

1. A proven record of superior scholastic ability Displayed financial need Outstanding character
2. A proven record of leadership and community development involvement
3. A commitment to influence home community with skills learned

TIMELINE

• May 19, 2023: Applications Open
• July 1, 2023: Application Closes
• July, 2023: Finalisation of finalists applicants and contact of same
• August – September 2023: Resumption of Scholars in Covenant and Landmark University

Method of Application
Interested and qualified applicant should apply using the link below.

The application for the scholarship does not guarantee admission to the specified Universities; all admission to the University is to be secured independently by going through the University’s admission process. Hence, the award of the scholarship is CONDITIONAL on University admission.

Check the attached PDF document for more information on this scholarship.

To Apply CLICK HERE 

Deadline: July 1, 2023.