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Scholarship FAQ
Answers to the most common questions about the Femi Adewumi Scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY
Who Can Apply
The scholarship is open to second-year Petroleum Engineering students at the University of Ibadan who are Nigerian citizens, have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale in their first-year results, and can demonstrate financial need.
No. The scholarship is open to second-year students only. If you are selected in your second year, you will continue to receive support in subsequent years provided you meet the annual academic requirement.
A minimum of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale in your first-year results, equivalent to a Second Class Upper. Meeting this threshold makes you eligible to apply but does not guarantee selection.
No. The scholarship is currently open to Petroleum Engineering students at the University of Ibadan only.
Yes. The scholarship is open to full-time students enrolled in the Petroleum Engineering programme at the University of Ibadan.
THE APPLICATION
How to Apply
Applications open at the beginning of each academic session. Visit the News page or register your interest to be notified when applications open.
You will need to submit your first-year academic transcript, JAMB result, O-Level result (WAEC or equivalent), and one academic reference letter from a lecturer at the University of Ibadan. You will also complete a personal statement within the application form.
No. Applying for the Femi Adewumi Scholarship is free.
Your essay should explain why you need the scholarship and how it will impact your studies. It does not need to be long, but it should be honest and specific to your situation.
The reference letter must come from a lecturer at the University of Ibadan who can speak to your academic ability and character. It should be on official letterhead and signed.
SELECTION
How Selection Works
Two, one male recipient and one female recipient per academic cycle.
No. The selection is discretionary. The Foundation's Board considers the full application, including academic performance, financial need, the quality of the essay, and the academic reference. Meeting the minimum GPA makes you eligible, it does not guarantee selection.
The Foundation reserves the right to invite shortlisted applicants for further engagement as part of the selection process. Not all shortlisted applicants will necessarily be contacted.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome within eight weeks of the application deadline.
No. The scholarship is open to second-year students only. If you are unsuccessful in your second year, you will no longer be eligible to apply in subsequent years.
THE SCHOLARSHIP
About the Support
The scholarship covers tuition fees and the cost of books and required study materials for the duration of the programme, from year two through to year five.
The scholarship covers four years of study, from year two to year five, subject to the recipient meeting the annual academic requirement each year.
No. Continuation is subject to satisfactory academic performance. Recipients are required to submit their results at the end of each academic year. The Foundation will communicate the specific requirements to recipients at the time of selection.
Yes. If a recipient falls below the required academic standard, they may lose eligibility for the following year. The Foundation will communicate the continuation requirements clearly to all recipients.
No. The scholarship currently covers tuition and books only.