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Scholar Application

Apply for a Scholarship

Gifted and Talented Scholars Programme. Imo State, Nigeria. For the inaugural cohort, two to three scholars will be selected from Primary 5 and Primary 6 and fully sponsored from JSS 1 through to university or vocational training.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria:

✓ Aged 10 years and above at the time of application
✓ Currently enrolled in Primary 5 or Primary 6 in Imo State
✓ Residing in Imo State, Nigeria
✓ Has sat or is registered to sit the National Common Entrance Examination
✓ Parent or guardian willing to consent to boarding secondary school
✓ Family from a low income background genuinely unable to fund quality secondary education

Students attending public or under resourced community schools are especially encouraged to apply.

Application Checklist

Please ensure all items are completed:

□ Sections 1 to 4 of the application form (online below)
□ Student Essay (Section 4) written by the student
□ Most recent School Report Card or Academic Record
□ Teacher Recommendation Form (Section 5) - upload below
□ Copy of Birth Certificate or Age Declaration
□ Parent/Guardian Boarding School Consent (Section 6) - upload below

There is no application fee. All applications are free.

Online Application

Scholar Application Form

Complete Sections 1 through 4 below. Fields marked with * are required.

All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Student Information

Full Name of Student (as on birth certificate) *

Date of Birth *

Age at Time of Application *

Gender *

Male Female

Current Class *

Primary 5 Primary 6

Name of Current School *

School Address *

Local Government Area (LGA) *

State of Residence *

Type of School *

Student Phone Number (if any)

Nearest Landmark or Village

Parent or Guardian Information

Full Name of Parent or Guardian *

Relationship to Student *

Phone Number *

Home Address *

Village or Community

Local Government Area

Occupation *

Approximate Monthly Income

Number of Children in Household

Second Parent or Guardian (if applicable)

Full Name

Relationship to Student

Phone Number

Household and Living Situation

Does the household have electricity?

Primary source of drinking water?

Quiet place to study at home?

Educational Background

Favourite Subject

Least Favourite Subject

What subjects does the student find most challenging and why?

Extracurricular activities, clubs, or leadership roles?

Common Entrance Examination status *

If yes, what year was it sat?

Secondary School Applied To (if known)

Preferred secondary school?

If yes, which school?

Academic Achievements (prizes, awards, recognitions)

Student Essay

Important: This essay must be written by the student in their own words. A parent, teacher, or guardian must NOT write this on the student's behalf. There are no wrong answers. Please be honest and write from the heart.

Please write about the following in your essay:

• Tell us about yourself, your family, and where you live
• Describe what school is like for you and which subjects you enjoy most
• Explain why education is important to you and to your family
• Tell us what you hope to become in the future and why
• Share any challenges you have faced in continuing your education
• Tell us what you would do with this opportunity if you were selected

Student Essay *

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Acknowledgements

I understand that a selected scholar must maintain a minimum overall academic average of 80% at the end of every term. Failure to meet this standard may result in a review and possible withdrawal of the scholarship. I understand that providing false information, misrepresenting financial circumstances, withdrawing boarding school consent, or the student receiving outside assistance during the written assessment may result in immediate disqualification or withdrawal of the scholarship. I confirm that all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Required Documents

Upload Supporting Documents

Upload the required documents below. Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, PNG (max 5MB each).

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Section 5: Teacher Recommendation

Completed and signed by the class teacher or head teacher

Choose File

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Section 6: Parent/Guardian Consent

Boarding school consent form, signed and witnessed

Choose File

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School Report Card

Most recent academic record (original or clear copy)

Choose File

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Birth Certificate / Age Declaration

Copy of birth certificate or sworn affidavit

Choose File

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Upload Completed Application Packet

If you completed the form by hand, upload the entire document here (all sections including handwritten essay)

Upload Full Packet

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please double check all sections before submitting.

Application Submitted Successfully!

Thank you for applying to the Young Scholars Haven Foundation Gifted and Talented Scholars Programme. Our team will review your application and contact you within the coming weeks.

Apply for a Scholarship

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Eligibility Requirements

Application Checklist

Scholar Application Form

Student Information

Parent or Guardian Information

Educational Background

Student Essay

Acknowledgements

Upload Supporting Documents

Section 5: Teacher Recommendation

Section 6: Parent/Guardian Consent

School Report Card

Birth Certificate / Age Declaration

Upload Completed Application Packet

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