The Kiisi Trust Foundation (KTF) is proud to announce a scholarship program specifically designed for Ogoni students enrolled in recognized tertiary institutions across Nigeria. This initiative aims to support the educational aspirations of students from Eleme, Gokana, Khana, and Tai local government areas in Rivers State. A total of 75 scholarships are available, with 50 designated for university students and 25 for those attending polytechnics, monotechnics, or colleges of education.
Eligibility Criteria for KTF Tertiary Educational Support:
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be Ogoni students currently enrolled in their 200 Level/ND II or Final Year for the 2023/2024 academic session in any of the tertiary institutions approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Candidates must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 on a 5-point scale or 2.4 on a 4-point scale and possess a BVN-compliant bank account. It is important to note that students benefiting from other scholarships, particularly those related to the oil and gas industry, are ineligible to apply. Additionally, part-time students are not considered under this program.
Required Application Documents:
Eligible students should prepare to submit the following documents, each not exceeding 300KB and in PDF or JPG formats:
- A valid student ID card is authorized by their institution.
- A recent passport-sized photograph on a white background.
- An official letter of admission from a federal or state university, or polytechnic.
- A current transcript or result signed and stamped by the relevant school authority.
- A local government identification certificate.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should visit the Kiisi Trust Foundation’s application portal at www.ormscholars.com.ng. Steps include signing up, activating the account via email, and logging in to fill out the application form. Applicants must upload the required documents and ensure that all information, including names and order of names, matches across all documents. Attention to detail is crucial as uploading errors can occur, and multiple applications will lead to disqualification.
Deadline:
All applications must be submitted by May 27, 2024. For further assistance or to address any issues during the application process, applicants can reach out to the KTF help desks provided on the website.
For more information and to apply, visit the Kiisi Trust Foundation website and take a step towards securing your educational future through this prestigious scholarship opportunity.
