The MKPATABASI Houston Chapter extends an invitation to students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria who hail from Ikot Abasi and Mkpat Enin Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, to participate in its Special Education Grant Award program. This initiative aims to provide eligible students with a one-time Education Grant.
Grant Availability:
The grant is limited in quantity and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Qualified applicants from either of the two LGAs are required to complete and submit the application form to the MKPATABASI Houston Chapter Special Education Grant Award Committee, the designated awarding authority, no later than June 30th, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Residency: Applicants must be indigenes of either Ikot Abasi LGA or Mkpat Enin LGA of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
2. Enrollment: Applicants must be enrolled in a college, polytechnic, and/or university (higher institutions) during the 2023/2024 academic year.
3. Active Registration: Students must be registered in the school and in the semester for which the award is given.
4. Financial Need: All applicants must demonstrate financial need and qualify as needy or poor students.
5. Academic Performance: Applicants must provide evidence (transcript) of having written at least one semester examination and passed with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Submission of Completed Application Form:
- The application form must be completed by the applicant and authenticated (stamped) by the Department Head of the Program of Studies the applicant is enrolled in.
- All submitted application forms must be accompanied by a valid transcript.
- Application forms and supporting documents must be uploaded in PDF format.
- Applicants are responsible for uploading their documents
Scholarship Closing Deadline:
The deadline for the submission of completed scholarship application forms is June 30th, 2024.
Please ensure all eligibility criteria are met, and all required documents are submitted correctly and on time to be considered for the MKPATABASI Houston Chapter Special Education Grant Award Program.
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