A leading non-governmental organizations in Nigeria, Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation has announced additional scholarships for 2022 academic year to 650 students.

Beneficiaries are expected have interest and passion in the medicine and surgery to study in 12 selected Nigeria universities 

ABN TV had earlier reported that the Foundation which has a strong interest in education and health, in collaboration with Venezuela Embassy in Abuja had announced a scholarship for 50 undergraduate students to study medicine in Latinoamerican Medicine School, Venezuela. 

The foundation's national scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, and stipends only for the entire seven years of study, Rev (Mrs) Jemima Ola Kalu, Executive Secretary, Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation announced in a press release.

In the Venezuela scholarship program of the foundation, it takes care of all funds including tuition fees, accommodation,  feeding, and monthly stipends for beneficiaries.

The  scholarship fund will be deposited in a designated bank 

The universities chosen for this scholarship are,

1. University of Nigeria Nsukka- 50 Students 
2. Ahmadu Bello University,  Zaria  - 50 Students 
3. University of Ibadan - 50 Students 
4. University of Calabar - 50 Students 
5. University of Maiduguri - 50 Students 
6. University of Jos  - 50 students 
7. Abia State University - 100 Students 
8. Enugu State University - 50 students 
9. Anambra State University -50 Students
10. Ebonyi State University - 50 Students
11. Imo State University - 50 Students 
12.  Rivers State University - 50 Students 

The Foundation says it will pay the JAMB fees and Post-UME fees of all selected applicants 

"Upon gaining admission into any of the preferred universities,  the Foundation shall deposit the tuition fees and accommodation fees directly to the universities up to seven years of study and pay stipends directly to the students," it says.

It added, "Should be an undergraduate who is willing to gain admission into  the university in the 2022/2023 academic year 

"Should have good grades in West African Examination Council (WAEC) or National Examinations Council (NECO). 'A' grades in Biology,  physics and Chemistry is added advantage 

"Should be a  citizen of Nigeria 

"Should take responsibility of gaining admission in any of the selected universities.  The Foundation pays for the JAMB and POST -UME (if applies) and expects the student to send his admission letter to the Foundation when shortlisted by any of the universities.  The Foundation shall not influence any of the admission processes.

"The Foundation promotes academic excellence and believes that students with 'A' grades in the three major science subjects will perform excellently in JAMB and finish up the entire seven years in the school of medicine".

Documents to be submitted are, Photocopy of West African Examination Council(WAEC) or National Examination Council (NECO) and Self introduction letter of maximum of 200 words.

The submission time line is August 20th  2021 ---September 20th, 2021 

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/2021/08/orji-uzor-kalu-foundation-announces-another-scholarship-for-650-students-to-study-in-12-nigerian-universities/

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