The Christopher Kolade Foundation SHE Soars Scholarship provides need-based financial sponsorship and mentorship to graduates of public secondary schools in Nigeria who have secured admission into a Nigerian public university.
The scholarship is a ₦300,000 annual fund provided to cover the costs of tuition, books, and living stipends.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: ₦300,000 per year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: January 17, 2025
Scholarship Details
The CKF SHE Soars Scholarship Program makes postsecondary education possible for girls from lower-income families.
The program, launched in 2019, provides need-based financial sponsorship to female graduates of Nigerian public secondary schools and matches the girls with successful career and business women for mentorship.
Currently, there are 26 SOARS Scholars in 14 universities across the country studying Medicine and Surgery, Mechatronics Engineering, Physiotherapy, Aeronautics, Astronautic Engineering, Agricultural Extension, Psychology, Law, and Accounting.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be female graduates of a Nigerian public secondary school
- Have verifiable proof of admission into a Nigerian public tertiary institution.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- ₦300,000/annum, which is estimated to cover tuition, books, and a modest monthly living stipend.
- The sponsorship duration would span the student’s entire course of study which in the estimate would be 4-6 years depending on the course of study.
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare:
- Complete application form
- Passport photograph
- Admission letter
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- Visit the scholarship application webpage to begin application.
- Provide necessary details
- Submit before the deadline, January 17, 2025
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