JCI Nigeria Collegiate Education Scholarship (CES) 2025

Scholarship Details

About the Scholarship Program:

CES supports multidisciplinary students from tertiary institutions across Nigeria and propels them to consistently reach for excellence by rewarding their academic achievements.

Objectives

• Rewarding students with outstanding academic achievements and encouraging them to continue reaching for excellence.
• Providing financial support to high-performing students who may not have the means to afford education.
• Integrating parents into JCI by reducing the financial burden on them.
• Providing mentorship for students to thrive in their career paths.
• Positioning students for local, national, and global opportunities.
• Building a network of intellectual changemakers.

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What Characterizes a Collegiate Education Scholar?

• Academic excellence: CE scholars are collaborative learners who demonstrate a compelling curiosity for knowledge. They achieve excellent academic results and leverage their outstanding performance for personal growth and professional development.
• Leadership: CE scholars are intentional, thoughtful, and courageous leaders who take responsibility to create positive change and inspire others to achieve the same.
• Community service: CE scholars are passionate about humanitarian service and strive to promote the greater good of society.

Benefits of the Scholarship Program:

A Collegiate Education Scholar will receive:

• Tuition Fee.
• Delegate fee to the next JCI Nigeria National Convention.
• One-year mentorship by an experienced person in his field of study.
• Opportunity to join the CE scholars’ network and be featured on the JCI Nigeria CES page.
• Opportunity to attend the annual scholars conference.

Eligibility Criteria of the Scholarship Program:

The applicant for Collegiate Education Scholarship must:

• Be enrolled in a tertiary institution in Nigeria including a university, polytechnic, mono-technic, or college of education.
• Be a JCI Nigeria collegiate member for at least one year and submit a certificate of induction or proof of membership from his local organization which shall bear the date and year of induction.
• Be in penultimate year.
• Hold a cumulative grade point of 4.5 on a 5.0 scale or 3.6 on a 4.0 scale

Application Deadline:

The deadline for application for this scholarship program is not specified hence early applications are highly encouraged.

Application Process:

• Submit an application online using the Apply Now button.
• Submit proof of one year membership of a JCI Nigeria Collegiate Local Organization.
• Provide a 500-word reflective personal statement that describes the applicant, outlines his academic achievements, career goals and reasons for applying for the scholarship.
• Submit two-page resume/cv in times new romans, font 12.
• Submit an unofficial academic transcript or a letter confirming his cumulative grade point from his faculty dean, head of department, examination officer, or course adviser.
• Submit two recommendation letters from his lecturer and local organization president/or a serving national officer. The recommendation from a lecturer should highlight his academic background while that of the president/national officer should highlight commitments to JCI.
• Be shortlisted and write the final examination.
• Complete the scholarship interview.

Interested and eligible candidates should apply for the scholarship program by accessing the scholarship application portal through the scholarship application link below:

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