The Josephine Kponee fellowship award is limited to Ogoni females that plan on completing their first degree at a university in Nigeria. Inspired by Josephine Kponee, an Ogoni woman who valued education in young women, the award strives to empower promising young Ogoni women.Â
Benefits
Each year, the foundation will award a phenomenal Ogoni student with a full tuition scholarship over the course of their academic program and payment of a yearly stipend for academic materials and necessary living expenses.
Requirements
To maintain the award, the student must maintain first class honors or high second class upper division honors (i.e., >4.0) each academic year.
| Eligibility | |
| Nationality: | Ogoni woman |
| Level of study: | First Degree |
| Year of study: | All years |
| Subject Area: | All Subjects |
| Colleges: | Any accredited university in Nigeria |
Selection Process
The foundation uses the following criteria in awarding its scholarships:
- Need, especially in cases where the candidate would be unable to pursue education absent support.
- Demonstrated academic ability, as by standardized test scores, previous accomplishments, and recommendations.
- Leadership and commitment to the uplifting of the Ogoni people, the Nigerian nation, and the African continent.
In addition, the foundation considers two further criteria:
- The candidate gives promise of continued significant contributions. Those contributions are likely to reflect distinctive creativity, originality, and initiative and will mark the candidate as a leading and influential figure within her fields of endeavor.
- The candidate’s graduate training is relevant to her long-term career goals and is of potential value in enhancing her future creativity and accomplishment.
Method of Application
To apply to become a Josephine Kponee Fellow, please fill out the Josephine Kponee Fellowship 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 fellowship award, and career plans upon graduating.
- Essay 2, Maximum length 1000 words: Tell us about your experiences as an Ogoni indigene and how the Ogoni struggle has informed and shaped who you are and your experiences.
- Official scanned transcripts (JAMB score for those beginning their first year, university transcripts for continuing undergraduates) from their current institution.
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- Two professional letters of recommendation from your teachers. Letters of Recommendations must be sent by the recommender directly to kponeeshoveinfoundation@gmail.com
For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: September 15, 2026.
