NWAG Scholarship Program 2024 for Female Undergraduates – Applications are now open for the Nigerian Women Association of Georgia, Inc. (NWAG) Scholarship Program 2024. Eligible candidates should apply using the link provided in the article below.

NWAG Scholarship Program 2024

About the Scholarship

The Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG) is proud to announce its 2024 Scholarship Award program, which aims to provide financial assistance to deserving undergraduate students in Nigerian universities. Also, the program will award a total of 111 one-time scholarships, with three being granted per state of origin as well as three for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Benefits of the NWAG Scholarship Program 2024

The NWAG 2024 scholarship program offers the following:

• Winners will receive $300, while 1st and 2nd runners-up will receive $150 and $100, respectively.
• Scholarship recipients will be acknowledged for their academic achievements and commitment to education.
• The scholarship offers a platform for female undergraduates to pursue their educational goals with reduced financial burden.

Eligibility Requirements of the NWAG Scholarship Program 2024

Interested applicants for the NWAG 2024 scholarship program must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a Nigerian citizen.
• Must be proficient in the English Language
• Must be a female undergraduate in a Nigerian university (excluding final-year students).
• Must provide proof of state of origin.

Required Documents for the NWAG Scholarship Program 2024

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

• Proof of state of origin: Letter of Origin from the university or a letter from the local government office.
• Two letters of recommendation from any two of the following:
  • Pastor or Imam
  • Village Head
  • Local Government Chairperson
  • University Lecturer or Head of the Department.
• One letter of recommendation from either the Dean of your Faculty or the School Head of your Department.
• Photocopy of current university student identification.
• A current photograph of the applicant.
• An explanation of why the scholarship is needed and why the applicant deserves it (not exceeding one-half typed page).
• A typed, double-spaced, two-page essay on the topic:                                                                                      “The alarming exodus of professionals leaving Nigeria for greener pastures: What is the cause? What can be done to improve or reduce this mass exit? How does this “Japa Syndrome “ affect education in Nigeria?”

Application Procedure for the NWAG Scholarship Program 2024

• Visit the scholarship webpage
• Download the scholarship application form
• Attach all required documents as mentioned above
• Forward your application by email to education@nwag.org

Application Deadline

Applicants are required to submit all documents together with their completed application form on or before May 31st, 2024.