The Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG), a non-profit organization based in Atlanta Georgia, was founded in April 2000 by the then Consul General’s wife, Mrs. Dayo Keshi with a mission to empower women, youth and children in their adopted community in the United States and in their home country, Nigeria.
As at 2014, NWAG has successfully awarded a one-time, one year scholarship to 405 female students in Nigeria and 42 students in Georgia, USA.
As at 2014, NWAG has successfully awarded a one-time, one year scholarship to 405 female students in Nigeria and 42 students in Georgia, USA.
2015 NIGERIAN WOMEN ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA (NWAG) SCHOLARSHIP IN NIGERIA
NWAG to Award Scholarships to 37 Female Undergraduates in Nigerian Universities in 2015
The Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG) plans to award 37 one-time scholarships, one per state of origin as well as one for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in the amount of fifty thousand Naira each, to Nigerian female undergraduate students in Nigerian universities.
NWAG to Award Scholarships to 37 Female Undergraduates in Nigerian Universities in 2015
The Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG) plans to award 37 one-time scholarships, one per state of origin as well as one for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in the amount of fifty thousand Naira each, to Nigerian female undergraduate students in Nigerian universities.
Requirements
Applicants are required to submit the following documents together with their completed application form:
Applicants are required to submit the following documents together with their completed application form:
- Proof of State of Origin- Letter of Origination from the university or a letter from your local government office
- Two letters of recommendation from any two of the following: Church Pastor/Mosque Imam, Village Head, Local Government Chairperson or One of your Lecturers.
- 1 Letter of recommendation from either the Dean of your Faculty/School or your Head of Department.
- Photocopy of your current university student identification card
- A current photograph of yourself
- An explanation of why you need and should receive the scholarship-(not more than one-half typed page).
- A type-written, double-spaced, two-page essay on:
“What is the one system in Nigeria, such as educational, political, health care, financial…, that you feel if changed would have the most beneficial impact on Nigerians, and why?”
Application Closing Date
30th May, 2015
30th May, 2015
Method of Application
Completed application can be submitted with all required documents by pdf or word version to NWAG either by electronically via email at:nwagscholarship@yahoo.com
Or
By regular mail to:
P.O. Box 14542,
Atlanta,
GA 30324
Click here to download Application Form
Completed application can be submitted with all required documents by pdf or word version to NWAG either by electronically via email at:nwagscholarship@yahoo.com
Or
By regular mail to:
P.O. Box 14542,
Atlanta,
GA 30324
Click here to download Application Form
Note: All applications must be POST-MARKED BY May 30, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted. Applications may not be faxed or hand-delivered.
Like MyPortalNg on Facebook!
