The Majekodunmi Descendants of North America is excited to introduce the Majekodunmi Bursary Award, a scholarship program dedicated to offering financial assistance to students from Ikereku, Abeokuta, Nigeria, who are pursuing higher education at accredited Nigerian universities or polytechnics.
Project Objective:
The primary objective of the Majekodunmi Bursary Award is to provide one-time financial support to deserving students from Ikereku, empowering them to pursue higher education at recognized Nigerian universities or polytechnics.
Majekodunmi Bursary Award Benefits:
– The scholarship funds aim to partially cover tuition fees and essential study-related expenses such as textbooks and living allowances.
– The minimum amount granted is #100,000.00.
These bursary awards are applicable for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
Available Programmes:
For the academic session 2024/25, the Majekodunmi Bursary Award is open for applications from accredited programs in Nigerian universities and polytechnics.
Participating Universities:
All students from public universities and polytechnics are eligible to apply, provided they hail from the Egba Oke-Ona, Abeokuta communities of Ago-Oko, Iberekodo, Idomopa, Ikereku, Ikija, Ilawo, Ijaye Kukudi, Ilugun, and Imala.
Majekodunmi Bursary Award Requirements:
To be eligible for the undergraduate and postgraduate Majekodunmi Bursary Award, applicants must:
– Be enrolled in accredited Nigerian universities or polytechnics with roots in the specified Egba Oke-Ona, Abeokuta communities.
– Provide a recommendation letter from a notable person in these communities (mosque or church).
– Demonstrate financial need.
Required Documents:
When applying for the 2024 Majekodunmi Bursary Award, applicants must submit:
– Statement of financial need
– Proof of indigeneity in the specified communities
– Recommendation letter from a mosque or church in the community
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a concise summary detailing their financial requirements, career aspirations, and providing verifiable evidence of their roots in Ago-Oko, Iberekodo, Idomopa, Ikereku, Ikija, Ilawo, Ijaye Kukudi, Ilugun, and Imala. Applications, including the statement of need and proof of origin, should be sent via email to bursary2024@majekodunmi.org.
Deadline:
May 31st, 2024.
We look forward to receiving applications and supporting the educational endeavors of students from these communities. For any inquiries, please contact us through the provided email address.
