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 pursuing bachelor’s degrees

Kponee-Shovein Foundation Scholarship Award Benefits

The foundation funds one-year full tuition scholarships plus a stipend to universities in Nigeria

Requirements for Kponee-Shovein Foundation Scholarship Award

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

Application Deadline

November 30, 2025

How to Apply

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 [email protected]:

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 [email protected]