Applications are currently being accepted for Kponee-Shovein scholars awards
The Kponee-Shovein scholarship award is open to students completing their first degree at universities in Nigeria. Each year, the foundation funds one-year full tuition scholarships plus a stipend to universities in Nigeria. The Kponee-Shovein scholars award is only available for students pursing bachelors degrees
Benefits
The foundation funds one-year full tuition scholarships plus a stipend to universities in Nigeria
Requirements
- Must be an Indigene of Rivers State
- Must be studying in any accredited university in Nigeria
Selection Process
The top applicants for each cycle will be designated “finalists” and will participate in an interview with the founders of the foundation. The scholarship recipients, selected from the finalists, will be notified by the end of each year, and must have an in-person interview in Port Harcourt with the Chief Operating Officer to receive tuition support and the stipend. Additionally, all scholars must have their school ID card, local government identification letter, and tuition statement verified by the Chief Operating Officer to receive tuition support. They will begin to receive tuition support and a stipend from the foundation in the beginning of the academic year.
Application Documents
- School ID card
- Local government identification letter
Method of Application
To apply to become a Kponee-Shovein Scholar, please fill out the Kponee-Shovein Scholars Application Form. Additionally, please send together the form and the following documents to kponeeshoveinfoundation@gmail.com:
- Essay 1, Maximum length 1000 words: describe your motivations for pursuing your area of study, reasons for applying for the scholarship award, and career plans upon graduating.
- Essay 2, Maximum length 1000 words: Tell us about your experiences as a Rivers State indigene and how your life experiences have informed and shaped who you are today.
- Official scanned transcripts (JAMB score for those beginning their first year and university transcripts for continuing undergraduates) from their current institution.
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- Two professional letters of recommendation from lecturers, professors, or heads of departments.Letters of Recommendations must be sent by the recommender directly to kponeeshoveinfoundation@gmail.com
Application Deadline: November 30, 2025.
