Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship 2026

Scholarship Details

Introduction

The Jim Ovia Foundation has announced that its 2026 Scholarship Cycle will be opening soon, giving eligible Nigerian students an opportunity to receive financial support for their education.

According to the Foundation, successful applicants are eligible for a scholarship award of ₦250,000 (Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira Only).

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The Foundation has published a list of 13 documents applicants must prepare to complete their applications. Applicants are advised to read the requirements carefully and ensure that every document is authentic, legible, complete and uploaded in the correct section of the application portal.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants are eligible to receive:

• ₦250,000 financial award to support their education.

The scholarship payment will be made into the successful applicant’s personal Zenith Bank account.

The bank account must:

• Be a Zenith Bank account.
• Belong personally to the applicant.
• Have a name that is consistent with the applicant’s other submitted documents.
• Be active and not dormant.
• Have no restrictions that would prevent it from receiving the ₦250,000 scholarship award as a single payment.

Applicants must not submit another person’s bank account details. The Foundation states that doing so will prevent the scholarship award from being disbursed.

Required Documents

The Jim Ovia Foundation requires applicants to prepare the following 13 documents:

1. Birth Certificate

Applicants must provide their birth certificates.

The name on the birth certificate must be consistent with the names on all other submitted documents.

If there is a discrepancy, applicants must combine their birth certificate and sworn affidavit into a single scanned document and upload it in the designated field.

2. Recognised Government-Issued Identification

Applicants must provide a recognised government-issued means of identification.

Accepted forms of identification include:

• International Passport.
• National Identity Card.
• National Identification Number (NIN) Slip.

The name on the identification document must match the name on the other submitted documents.

3. Passport Photograph

Applicants must upload a clear and recent passport photograph.

4. Zenith Bank Account

Applicants must provide details of their personal Zenith Bank account.

The account must:

• Be in the applicant’s own name.
• Be active and not dormant.
• Have no restrictions preventing it from receiving the scholarship payment.
• Have a name consistent with the applicant’s other documents.

The scholarship award is ₦250,000 and will be paid as a single payment.

5. JAMB Admission Letter

Applicants must upload a clear copy of their official Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) admission letter.

6. University Admission Letter

Applicants must upload a clear copy of their university admission letter.

If their institution does not issue an admission letter, they should submit their JAMB admission letter instead.

7. University Admission Acceptance Letter

Applicants must provide a clear copy of the acceptance letter submitted to their university.

8. UTME Result

Applicants must upload a clear copy of their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result.

9. Current Academic Calendar

Applicants must submit a published copy of their institution’s current academic calendar.

The academic calendar must be duly signed and stamped.

10. Academic Results (100 Level to Date)

Applicants must submit their academic results from 100 Level up to the level immediately preceding their current level.

The results must be duly signed and stamped and must show:

• All courses taken.
• Individual course grades.
• Semester GPAs.
• Overall CGPA.

The Foundation provides different instructions depending on the applicant’s current academic level:

For 100 Level Students:

Applicants must resubmit their JAMB result.

For Students in Other Levels:

Applicants must combine all academic results from 100 Level up to the level immediately preceding their current level.

For example, a student currently in 300 Level should submit results covering 100 Level and 200 Level.

Additional Requirements for MBBS Students Above 100 Level

Medical students whose academic results are graded using PASS/FAIL must convert their results to a CGPA to enable fair assessment.

Their submitted documents must include:

1. The computed CGPA for each academic level.
2. The grading system used and its corresponding grade points.
3. The CGPA conversion methodology and calculations.
4. All academic results from 100 Level to date.
5. Semester GPAs, where applicable.
6. Confirmation that the conversion follows the institution’s grading framework and is duly signed and stamped by the appropriate school authority.

11. Head of Department’s Recommendation Letter

Applicants must obtain an original recommendation letter from their Head of Department (HOD).

The letter must be duly signed and stamped and contain the following information:

• Date of the letter.
• Applicant’s full name.
• Matriculation number.
• Current academic level.
• Current academic session.
• Current academic semester.
• Current CGPA.

12. School Identity Card

Applicants must upload a clear copy of their student identity card.

13. O’Level Certificate

Applicants must submit a scanned copy of their original O’Level certificate.

Accepted certificates include:

• WAEC.
• GCE.
• NECO.

Important Application Instructions

The Jim Ovia Foundation emphasises strict compliance with all application requirements.

Applicants must ensure that:

• All submitted documents are authentic.
• Every document is clear and legible.
• All required information is complete and accurate.
• Documents are uploaded into their designated fields.
• Names are consistent across submitted documents.
• Any discrepancies in names are properly supported with the required sworn affidavit.

Warning: Failure to meet all requirements or submission of altered or falsified documents will result in automatic disqualification.

How to Apply

The Foundation provides separate application options for new and returning applicants.

Interested applicants should:

1. Visit the official Jim Ovia Foundation website.
2. Review the complete list of required application documents.
3. Prepare all 13 documents according to the Foundation’s instructions.
4. Ensure that all documents are authentic, legible and complete.
5. Select the appropriate application option.

New applicants should select Apply Now – New Applicants.

Returning applicants should select Apply Now – Returning Applicants.

Applicants should upload their documents in the appropriate fields and ensure that all information provided is accurate.

Application Timeline and Deadline

The Jim Ovia Foundation’s website currently states that:

Applications for the 2026 Scholarship Cycle will be opening soon.

The document-requirements page does not provide a specific opening date or application deadline.

Applicants should monitor the official website for the announcement of the application opening and further instructions.

Conclusion

The Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship 2026 offers successful applicants a financial award of ₦250,000 to support their education.

The Foundation requires applicants to submit 13 documents, including their birth certificate, government-issued identification, academic records, admission documents, HOD recommendation letter and O’Level certificate.

Interested students should begin preparing these documents ahead of the opening of the 2026 application cycle and ensure that they comply with all the Foundation’s instructions.