The Nurturing Hearts scholarship is a new scholarship category launched this year in honour of our co-founder; Rev. Mrs. Adeyinka Badejo. It is designed to assist and encourage young females (between ages 18 – 28) who have a keen interest in children’s ministry work. This scholarship is renewable for up to a maximum of one time.
Eligibility:
- Must be a resident of Nigeria and meet basic eligibility criteria (waived, where applicable).
- Must meet age and gender requirements as of the time of applying (proof will be requested).
- Must submit a complete scholarship application form online.
- Must be pursuing a degree, vocational training, and/or actively seeking professional development in an area directly related to children’s ministry.
- Must submit an essay between 500 – 750 words that describes your interest and passion for children’s ministry work and how you plan to make a positive impact in the lives of the young lives you work with (Any prior experience with children’s ministry work can be included).
- Must be willing to partake in an interview with the scholarship board if selected as a potential awardee
Requirements
Basic Criteria:
- Demonstrated financial need: Applicants must come from a less privileged background, as evidenced by providing a short personal statement on background.
- Academic & Personal excellence: Applicants must have a strong academic record and also possess demonstrated good character that can be readily verified.
- Enrollment status: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted to an accredited public tertiary institution (Note: Students in private tertiary institutions are not eligible).
- Previous beneficiaries: Individuals who have received at least two scholarships from our foundation in the past are not eligible to reapply to ensure fairness and equal opportunity.
- Multiple Applications: Applicants may apply for both the Legacy and the Nurturing Hearts scholarships. However, if selected, the applicant can receive only one scholarship award.
Selection Process
Scholarship Award Timeline
- March 15th: Scholarship application portal open
- April 30th: Scholarship application deadline
- May 1st – June 14th: Application screening and Awardees selection
- June 17th – July 12th: Awardee notification and second round interviews
- July 19th: Final List of Awardees provided to Board of Trustees
- August: Awardees recognised during Annual Lecture and scholarships awarded
Application Documents
Applicant must provide two letters of recommendation from a cleric, mentor, professor, and/or counsellor attesting to your personal character and demonstrated passion for working with children and children’s ministry.
Method of Application
Click Here to Apply
Notes:
- Applicants do not exclusivey have to be student; however, any applicant interested in applying for this scholarship may still be subject to the basic eligibility requirements to be considered for a scholarship offered by WYBF’s Educational Support Programme.
- Applicants will be expected to provide two letters of recommendation from a cleric, mentor, professor, and/or counsellor in support of their application attesting to their personal character and demonstrated passion for working with children and/or in children’s ministry
- The scholarship board of the Wilson & Yinka Badejo Foundation reserves the right to modify or waive parts of the eligibility requirements for this scholarship award based on discretion, relevant considerations, and/or as justifiably deemed fit
For More Information,
Application Deadline: April 30, 2024.
