Thursday , March 28 2024

Fully-Funded Ashinaga Undergraduate Scholarships to study in USA, UK etc

The Ashinaga Initiative is for students who wish to pursue undergraduate degree studies abroad in countries like the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom, Japan etc. The countries where successful candidates will pursue their studies will be decided after being selected for the scholarship.

Scholarship Benefits: Ashinaga scholarship is fully funded and covers tuition, accommodation, travel costs, and other necessary fees.

Application Deadlines:

  • Deadline for English-speaking and French-speaking applications: 12th January, 2024 at 00h.Midnight GMT
  • The deadline for applicants from Lusophone countries (Angola, Cabo Verde, Guinea Bissau, São Tomé and Príncipe and Mozambique) is Midnight GMT  Friday  20th October  2023

Eligibility/Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Have lost one or both parents.
  • Have completed secondary school and received the results of their national secondary school examination (technical and vocational degrees not accepted) within the last two years (any date after 1st August 2021, including all of 2022 and 2023) or will have completed secondary school and received final exam results before February 9th, 2024.
  • Be born after 1st September 2001.
  • Not have the means to attend university abroad without external financial support.
  • Be proficient in English, French or Portuguese.
  • Be regularly ranked in the top 10% of their class during their last 2 or 3 years of secondary school.
  • Be able to participate in the two Ashinaga preparatory programs, over the course of one year, before attending university.
  • Be committed to return home, or to Sub-Saharan Africa, and contribute to society in Sub-Saharan Africa after graduating from university.
  • Have no dependents who could interfere with academic progress.
  • Have a good enough health condition to be able to study abroad.

Required Documents

Applicant  Registration   

      • Photo or scan of at least one of the following documents; Passport, National ID Card or Birth Certificate
      • Photo or scan of your most recent High School Term Report/Transcript
      • Photo or scan of your final High School Examination Results Certificate (if applicable)**

**For students receiving their examination results in February 2024, we will ask you to send your examination certificate as soon as possible after you have received it..   

Full Application   

  • Passport style photograph
  • Passport or National ID Card
  • Birth certificate of the applicant.
  • Death certificate of deceased parent(s), including the deceased parent’s name, or alternative official documentation proving death of parent(s) or orphan status.
  • All term reports / secondary school transcripts from the last 2 years.
  • Final secondary school examination certificate, showing grades in each subject*
  • A letter of recommendation from a principal or schoolteacher. This should be inclusive of their email address, phone number and must contain information about your performance and character whilst at secondary school. All recommendation letters should contain an official signature or stamp.
  • Academic transcripts or other results from university (if applicable).
  • Certificates for extracurricular activities, training courses, jobs or other commitments (if applicable).

How To Apply For Ashinaga International Scholarship

Interested applicants are to CLICK HERE to register online. All students who register for the program will receive an email with a link to the application form within 1 month of their registration if they are eligible for the program.

For more information, visit the official scholarship page.

Share This Post:

Check Also

Scholarships

York University, Canada International Entrance degree Scholarships, 2024

York University, Canada is offering full scholarships to outstanding international students willing to undergo an …

29 comments

  1. Ochayi onyayema Anastasia
    Ochayi onyayema Anastasia

    Thanks so much

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *