November 15, 2024

FCM Foundation Board Scholarship (FCM FBS) is a debut scholarship programme aimed at providing a one-time academic support to female Muslim students in 200 and 300 levels. The scholarship includes one-time monetary support and a one-day mentorship session for selected scholars.

Benefits

  • Scholarship Funds
  • One day mentorship session
  • Post scholarship disbursement mentorship and guidance
  • Possible future support for higher learning

Requirements

  • Be a female undergraduate Muslim student
  • Be currently in 200 or 300 level in one of the 22 eligible universities
  • Have a minimum CGPA of 4.5 and above (or equivalence)
  • Be ready to attend the one day mentorship session in person in Lagos, Nigeria in November 2024

Application Documents

The following documents are to be provided and uploaded during the application:

  • Student Identity Card (valid card of applicant’s institution)
  • Reference letter from a reputable Islamic Organization.
    • Letter must be on letterheaded paper and be addressed to The Executive Director, First Class Muslim Foundation, Lagos, Nigeria.
    • Letters should genuinely speak to the character of the applicants and should not be generic.
    • Improperly addressed letters or generic letters will lead to disqualification.
  • Current result slip showing student’s CGPA with the signature (and possibly stamp of the HOD).
  • A Personal Statement to convince panelists as to why they should consider her for the scholarship.
    • The use of AI tools to generate personal statements is prohibited. All personal statements submitted will be tested and evaluated for plagiarism or AI-derivation. Applicants who disregard this may be disqualified from current and any future opportunities from the foundation.
    • Word limit for Personal Statement is 400.
    • Font type is Century Gothic and font size is 12.
    • Spacing should be 1.5.
    • Full name should be written at the top of the document.

Method of Application

Click Here to Apply

For More Information,

Visit the Official Webpage

Application Deadline: September 25, 2024.