Applications are hereby invited from qualified and successful applicants of Northern States origin who gained admission into 100 level (through JAMB), 200 level (through Direct Entry) for degree and HND programme in the 2020/2021 academic session and have commenced their studies.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Only candidates who were admitted into science and technology courses in public universities and polytechnics are eligible to apply for the scholarship
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Offer of admission into a full time degree or HND programme in a public university or polytechnic
Satisfy the minimum requirement for registration in the institution and the department or faculty as a full time student
Credit in 50 level papers including English and Mathematics at not more than two sittings
Must be an indigene of any of the 19 states of Northern Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (Evidence of State of Origin will be required)
Must not be more than 25 years of age by the date of entry into the university or polytechnic
Note that meeting these eligibility criteria would not guarantee award of the scholarship which is subject to availability and student's ranking in the selection exercise. Any falsification of information at any stage will result in withdrawal of the scholarship.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Qualified and Interested candidates should send all application documents to sabmfscholars@gmail.com
SCREENING PROCESS
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a screening exercise during which they will be required to present the following;
1. 3 passport photographs (each measuring inches x2inches)
2. Certificate of State of Origin/Indigenization
3. Birth Certificate
4. JAMB Certificate
5. JAMI examination result
6. Original copy of admission letter from JAMB and the Institution
7. Evidence of fees payment and faculty/departmental registration
8. Valid Student Identification card
9. WAEC or NECO( senior secondary school examination results)
10. Semester result(s)
11. A letter of reference from a Community leader
12. Completed Parent/Guardian Attestation Form B
13. Personal Contact details (including email address)
14 Alternative phone numbers
15. Contact details of Next of Kin (including email address)
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Interested and qualified candidates are required to apply online. Incomplete applications will not be processed
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Names of successful candidates will be published in a national daily and on the Foundation's website
Applicants who have already been awarded scholarships under other schemes will not be considered