In its endeavor to foster a peaceful and prosperous community through high-quality education, the Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited (IDPIL) has established a scholarship/bursary scheme. The primary aim of this initiative is to provide educational support to both indigenes and residents of the Ikorodu Division who are pursuing studies in various public tertiary institutions across Nigeria. This scholarship seeks to incentivize remarkable academic performance and excellence, thus cultivating a conducive environment for human development and investment growth within the Ikorodu division.
Purpose
The IDPIL Scholarship/Bursary Scheme aims to address two fundamental objectives:
1. To promote higher quality education and establish a hub for human resources development within the Ikorodu Division.
2. To support financially challenged students in their pursuit of education, particularly in light of the post-COVID-19 economic challenges, which have significantly impacted many families' ability to meet educational expenses.
Scholarship/Bursary Categories
The IDPIL Scholarship/Bursary Scheme comprises three distinct categories:
1. Scholarship Scheme: This category is based on excellent academic performance and is open to both indigenes and residents of the Ikorodu Division. The scholarship provides an annual award of Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200,000:00) throughout the duration of the recipient's program. Applicants undergo an aptitude test and oral interview to ascertain their suitability for the award.
2. Bursary 1: Similar to the Scholarship Scheme, Bursary 1 is based on academic performance and is available to both indigenes and residents. However, it provides a one-time award of One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000.00) for a single academic session.
3. Bursary 2: This category is exclusively reserved for financially disadvantaged indigenes of the Ikorodu Division. Applicants are not required to meet specific academic performance criteria but must demonstrate a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.50 or lower credit. The bursary offers a one-time award of Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000.00) for a single academic session.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the IDPIL Scholarship/Bursary Scheme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Be enrolled as full-time students in any public tertiary institution in Nigeria.
2. Be in their second year (200 Level) or above with a verifiable CGPA.
3. Provide proof of indigeneship, including a letter of identification from a recognized traditional ruler and proof of residence through the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASSRA) card.
4. Submit an academic profile duly signed by the university registrar or head of department.
5. Applicants cannot apply for both scholarship and bursary simultaneously. Each category requires a separate application, and double registration leads to disqualification.
Application Process*
The application process for each category of the IDPIL Scholarship/Bursary Scheme is as follows:
- Scholarship Scheme: Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic performance, with a minimum CGPA of 4.5 for universities (First Class) or Distinction for polytechnics, monotechnics, and colleges of education. The application includes a background check, aptitude test, and oral interview.
- Bursary 1: Applicants must exhibit good academic standing, with a CGPA of at least 3.5 for universities (Second Class Upper Division) or Upper Credit for polytechnics, monotechnics, and colleges of education. No background check is conducted.
- Bursary 2: Exclusively for financially disadvantaged indigenes, this category requires no specific academic grade. However, applicants must have a CGPA of at least 2.50 or lower credit. A background check is conducted.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents along with their applications:
1. Academic profile duly signed by the university registrar or head of department.
2. Letter of identification from a recognized traditional ruler (for indigenes).
3. Proof of residence through the LASSRA card (for residents).
4. Any other supporting documents deemed necessary.
How to Apply
To apply for the IDPIL Scholarship/Bursary Scheme, applicants can access the respective application links for each category:
- Scholarship Scheme Application Link
- Bursary 1 Application Link
- Bursary 2 Application Link
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is June 8, 2024.
