…Opens Application for Scholarships
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The IG Aguowo Health and Academic Foundation, has announced that application into its scholarship programme for 2024 will be opened, starting from Monday, June 3, through Friday, June 28, 2024.
The Foundation revealed this during a press conference at Godwin Ezeemo International Press Centre, NUJ, Anambra State Council Secretariat, Awka.
Officials of the Foundation who addressed journalists said the scholarship programme was aimed at supporting indigent and talented students across Nigeria.
Addressing the journalists, the Executive Secretary of the Foundation, Peace Chukwu, who was among the officials who briefed the journalists, stated that The IG Aguowo Health and Academic Foundation would be accepting scholarship applications from students in Junior Secondary School (JS1 to JS3), Senior Secondary School (SS1 to SS3), and tertiary institutions, including Federal and State Universities, Colleges of Education, Polytechnics, Nursing Schools, and other related institutions.
The scholarship opportunity, according to the founder, was open to students across all 36 States of Nigeria and Abuja who demonstrated exceptional academic prowess and were in need of financial assistance.
Successful candidates who passed the examination would be awarded full-funded scholarships, starting from their current academic level through their tertiary education. It will be recalled that IG Aguowo Health and Academic Foundation currently supports 350 beneficiaries and aims to add 200 more beneficiaries this year, bringing the total to 550 by the end of 2024.
The Foundation announced that from June 3, 2024, interested applicants would be expected to visit the IG Aguowo Health and Academic Foundation website at www.igahaf.org to submit their applications following the outlined guidelines and procedures.
‘Our Foundation will carefully review all applications and shortlist candidates who meet the criteria for participation in the scholarship examination.
‘For secondary school students, the examination will cover English Language, Mathematics, and Igbo Language. Tertiary students will be tested in the Use of English, Igbo Language and Critical Thinking Skills. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take the examination in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. The venue shall be communicated,’ said Chukwu.
The Executive Secretary on behalf of the Foundation encouraged eligible students to take advantage of the scholarship opportunity to further their education and reach their full potential.
Speaking on the personality of the Founder of the Foundation and the reason for setting it up, Chukwu said, ‘Ichie Ozo Ignatius Onyeka Aguowo, Chairman of the Volic Group, with leadership in various organizations, especially charitable organization dedicated to supporting the education and well-being of the less privileged, is known for his philanthropic efforts.’
She said the Founder encouraged students to submit their applications, assuring that they were committed to empowering bright minds and providing opportunities for deserving students to excel in their academic pursuits.
She enjoined those interested to visit IG Aguowo Health and Academic Foundation Website. www.igahaf.org. And follow them on facebook @ig aguowo and instagram @igaguowongo for updates.
