Jim Ovia Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship 2025

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.

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.

Jim Ovia Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Benefits

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

Tuition fees

Accommodation

Living stipends

Requirements for Jim Ovia Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR JIM OVIA SCHOLARSHIP:

Before you fill the form note the following information:

You MUST NOT USE AN AGENT to fill out or apply or submit an application

There is NO PAYMENT REQUIRED to submit an application. Paying an agent is at your own risk and does not guarantee a scholarship award

You are only allowed to make only ONE SUBMISSION per applicant. Multiple entries will be disqualified

FALSIFYING or FORGING documents will automatically lead to a disqualification

Applicant MUST have completed Senior Secondary School

Applicants MUST have gained admission into a Nigerian University (State or Federal) and MUST provide proof of admission

Applicant MUST have a minimum of five credits in the O/level and will be required to submit a certificate of proof

Candidate’s age MUST not be less than 16 years at time of application

There are no restrictions to the course or program of study for applicants

Make sure to provide a reliable means of contact as the email and phone number you enter in this form will be used to contact you

You MUST provide an email address that has your first name and last name in it. Email MUST be a Gmail or Yahoo account

All uploaded scanned documents must be clear and legible, unclear documents will be rejected

You may print the form for your own record before clicking on submit

Submitting an application does not guarantee an award of the Jim Ovia scholarship

There is no need to contact the Foundation once you have submitted your application. Those who meet the selection criteria will be shortlisted and contacted by the foundation

Ensure that you enter all information accurately and click submit

Application Documents

LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION

Recognized Government I.D

Official Birth Certificate

Passport Photograph

Your Official JAMB Certificate/Result

Your University 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 academic result, from 100 level till date, showing your GPAs per semester and overall CGPA.

(To be considered for scholarship, medical students MUST convert their academic grades to CGPA. This result MUST show the University’s grading system and the actual conversion of their grades to CGPA and MUST be stamped and signed by the school authorities)

Original Copy of your HOD’s Recommendation Letter

(This letter MUST not be older than four (4) months and should state your Current Academic Level, Current Academic Session, Current Academic Semester and Current CGPA)

Your School I.D card

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

Application Deadline

November 29, 2025

How to Apply

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