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Josephus Foundation Scholarship is a highly competitive scholarship endowed by the Josephus Foundation, courtesy of the University Chancellor, Chief (Dr.) Tunde Afolabi, MFR. It is part of the institution’s support services to exceptionally brilliant but indigent students who otherwise may not be able to afford University tertiary education. The scholarship is a partial scholarship that covers tuition and accommodation fees only, while the beneficiaries will be responsible for a one-time payment of other municipal and service charges as enumerated in the schedule of fees for undergraduate students which is available on the University website. The scholarship will be offered on an annual basis to newly admitted (UTME, JUBEP and direct entry) students and could be held, subject to satisfactory performance, for the duration of a beneficiary’s programme of study.
About TECH-U
Tech-U, is Nigeria’s Premier Technical University, is grounded in entrepreneurial practices, innovations and sustainability. The University was established by the Oyo State Government to bridge the skill gap between competencies of university graduates and industry requirements through a blend of theory, practical and hands-on experiences. The University is strategically positioned to pilot a sound technical educational system anchored on innovations and technologies towards driving development in Oyo State in particular and Nigeria at large.Sign up to the Connect Nigeria daily newsletter
The University has a total of 15 academic programmes approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Some of these programmes include Mechatronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Food Science and Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics with Electronics, Petroleum Engineering, Industrial Chemistry and Statistics.
The Benefit Of The Scholarship
Josephus scholarship is a partial scholarship that covers tuition and accommodation fees only. i.e ₦650,000 off the total fee. Eligibility Applicants for the scholarship must satisfy the following criteria:- Have accepted admission or under consideration for admission to any of the degree programmes at First Technical University, Ibadan in the ongoing 2021/2022 admission cycle;
- Passed at only one sitting ordinary level English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Biology/Agricultural Science/Geography at least at the credit level. In addition, Direct Entry students must have at least Credit at an advanced level in any 3 relevant science subjects;
- Perform satisfactorily in the University Scholarship Screening Examination; and
- Maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.50 to qualify for annual renewal of the scholarship.
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