Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship 2026 For Nigerian Undergraduates

Nigerian undergraduates have another scholarship opportunity to look forward to as the Jim Ovia Foundation announces that its 2026 scholarship application cycle will be opening soon.

Although the Foudndation has yet to announce the exact opening date and application deadline, applicants can begin preparing the required documents ahead of the application period as the founation clearly stated "Failure to meet ALL requirements and the submission of altered or falsified documents will result in automatic disqualification".

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Quick Overview

• Scholarship Provider: Jim Ovia Foundation
• Eligible Applicants: Nigerian Undergraduates
• Scholarship Award: ₦250,000 annually
• Application Deadline: Yet to be announced
• Application Status: Opening soon

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Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive an annual scholarship award of ₦250,000 to support their undergraduate education and according to the Foundation, the scholarship is renewable throughout the duration of the beneficiary's undergraduate studies.

Jim Ovia Foundation Requirements

• Be Nigerian citizens and residents.
• Have gained admission into a Nigerian university.
• Be full-time undergraduate students.
• Have completed senior secondary school.
• Possess at least five O'Level credits.
• Be at least 16 years old at the time of application.
• Come from an economically disadvantaged background.

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Jim Ovia Foundation Required Documents

The foundation advice interested applicants to ensure that the names on their certificate is the same as all other submitted documents and if there is a discrepancy, they should combine their certificate and sworn affidavit scanned as a single document and upload it in the designated field.

Documents required ahead of ahead of the scholarship opening:

1. Birth certificate.
2. Government issued ID such as NIN slip, National ID card or International passport.
3. Recent passport photograph.
4. Personal Zenith Bank account.: (1) Be a personal account in the applicant name (2) Active and not dormat (3) Have no restrictions i.e. Be eligible to receive the scholarship award of ₦250,000 as a single payment.
5. JAMB Admission Letter
6. University admission letter. ( *OPTIONAL* )
7. University acceptance letter.
8. JAMB result slip.
9. Current academic calendar, duly signed and stamped.
10. Academic Results (100 Level to Date): For 100L students, reupload your jamb result.
11. HOD's recommendation letter.
12. School identity card.
13. WAEC, NECO or GCE certificate.

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Important Note On Document Upload For Jim Ovia Foundation - 2026

HOD Recommendation Letter Must Contain The Following

1. Date of letter
2. Full name
3. Matriculation number
4. Current academic level
5. Current academic session
6. Current academic semester
7. Current CGPA

MBBS Only Result Upload Format

If your academic results are graded as Pass/Fail, you must convert the results to a CGPA to enable fair assessment. The submitted documents must include:

1. The computed CGPA per level
2. The grading system used and corresponding grade points.
3. The CGPA conversion methodology and calculations.
4. All academic results from 100 Level to date.
5. Semester GPAs, where applicable.
6. The conversion must be based on the institution’s grading framework and duly signed and stamped by school authority.

Applicants should ensure that their documents are authentic. Visit Limi Ovia Foundation for more information/upodates on its requirement

Application Link

Interested applicants can visit the Foundation's official website to review the eligibility requirements and prepare their documents ahead of the application opening.

Jimi Ovia Official Website

Source: Jim Ovia Foundation