The ANA Scholarship Committee (ASC) of The Association of Nigerians Abroad (ANA), an internet-based association of Nigerian professionals and friends of Nigeria, with membership drawn from all over the world, is now accepting applications for the 2007/2008 Academic Scholarship Award.
 

Rules and Criteria for Selection (Eligibility) For ANA Academic Scholarships

Instructions for Applicants Submitting Application for ANA Academic Awards

Application is open to all suitably qualified students in Nigerian Universities. Students should complete the application and submit it to the University administration for final nomination. Each scholarship is a sum of twenty thousand naira (N20,000), which is awarded on a one-time basis to each successful applicant, to supplement their educational expenses for the full academic year. The ASC will use the following selection guidelines: Prospective nominee must be a duly registered student of a Nigerian University.  Nominee should be among the top five in his/her class, in a given department, with a GPA of at least second class (upper division) status.  Students with physical disability are highly encouraged to apply, as a special award category is available. A nominee must not be a cult member, and must be of good behavior.  A nominee must show social consciousness (community service, etc), based on the University Administration's evaluation and recommendation.

Application forms should be obtained from the offices of the Vice Chancellor and/or Registrar of each university. Every applicant is required to submit one copy of the following: A completed application form mailed from the Registrar or Vice Chancellor or designated university official. APPLICATION MAILED BY APPLICANT WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Official transcript(s) of University grades sealed and issued by the Registrar. A letter of recommendation from a Faculty member or Advisor: Verifying the applicant's academic performance.  Degree program for which registered and projected year of graduation. Suitability of candidate based on the selection guidelines. Two endorsed passport photographs. An email address - this will be used for ALL communication, especially notifying winners.

The ANA Scholarship Committee's decision is final. Any discovered discrepancy will lead to disqualification of an applicant. Completed application forms of nominated applicants should be mailed to the appropriate ASC University Liaison Officers listed below for the respective geographical region of Nigeria in which the university is located.

Region	University Liaison Officer	Mailing Address
Cross River, Akwa-Ibom,Abia, Edo, Delta, Rivers	Dr. Rosaline Okosun	116 Ashbury Avenue LONDON, Ontario N6E 1T1 CANADA
Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Ebonyi, Bayelsa	Dr. Nubi Achebo	Saint Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL 60655 USA
Lagos, Ogun	Dr. Robert Okojie	18196 Oliver Drive, Strongsville, OH 44149
Oshun, Ondo, Oyo, Ekiti	Dr. Felix Akojie	214 Maxfield Dr. Paducah, KY 42002, USA
Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, Katsina, Kano, Gombe	Prince Ralph Okojie	5312 Old Railroad Way Hope Mills, NC 28348
Kaduna, Bauchi, Jigawa, Zamfara, Borno,Yobe, Taraba	Lee Kareem	18974 Hunt Road Strongsville, OH 44136
Nassarawa, Adamawa, Plateau, Benue, Kwara, Kogi, Abuja	Fatai Oyejobi	P.O. Box 10799, 211 Redbird Lane, Beaumont, TX 77710 USA

Sincerely,
Dr. Nubi Achebo - ASC Chairman
Mr. Lee Kareem - ASC Secretary

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