The Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship Program has been awarding full scholarships to Nigerian students since 1998. It is fully funded by Mr. Jim Ovia to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigeria youths.

The scholarship was previously known as the MUSTE scholarship. The scheme offers an average of 100 opportunities each year for new applicants while renewing applicants are supported annually, conditional on meeting all eligible requirements of the scholarship.

Since October 2010, Mr. Ovia has invested over 100 Million Naira in the program to support 1500 beneficiaries and counting.

In establishing the Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship, Mr. Ovia hoped to create a network of future leaders within Nigeria who can compete globally with their peers, bring new ideas, creativity and are committed to improving the lives and circumstances of people in their respective communities.

Benefits of JOF Undergraduate Scholarship

Successful awardees of the 2023 Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship will receive full support throughout the period of their undergraduate study covering.

Tuition fees

Accommodation

Living stipends worth N150,000.00

Requirements for JOF Undergraduate Scholarship

Be a citizen of Nigeria

Be currently or potentially enrolled in an accredited tertiary institution in Nigeria.

Have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership prowess

Be passionate about contributing to the society

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of personal intellectual ability, leadership capability and a desire to contribute to society at large to improve the lives of others.

Selection Process

Year 2024 Scholarship application is open from November 18, 2024 

Application deadline November 24, 2024

Application Documents

Please note that provision of any altered/doctored document will automatically disqualify you from the application process.

Recognized Government I.D

Passport Photograph

Your Official JAMB Certificate

Your School's Admission Letter

Your official acceptance letter from the University

Copy of your UTME Result

Current Academic Calendar of your Institution (Stamped/Signed)

Signed & Stamped Student Copy of your CGPA Result (Medical students MUST provide a SIGNED & STAMPED copy of their most recent examination result, showing the courses, grades and the grades translated into CGPA)

Original Copy of your HOD's Recommendation Letter (This letter MUST state your Current Academic Level, Current Academic Session, Current Academic Semester and Current CGPA…MUST not be older Than 4 Months)

Your School I.D card

Original Secondary School O'Level Certificate (WAEC, GCE or NECO)

Application Deadline

November 24, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Jim Ovia Foundation (JOF) on www.jimoviafoundation.org to apply

Submitting documents that do not have all the specific details as listed and described in the above link, will not be accepted.

For emphasis, submitting a wrong document automatically disqualifies the applicant.

Ensure all details are correct before submitting your form. Kindly note that you will not be able to edit any submitted form.

Providing any forged document or false information will lead to the applicant being blacklisted from applying in the future.

"New Applicants" link is for those who have never been awarded a scholarship, while "Returning Applicants" link are for those who had, at one time or the other, been awarded a scholarship.