THE GDF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
The GDF Scholarship Programme is an initiative of the Goke Dele Foundation whose primary goal is to provide access to quality education for indigent Children in Nigeria. It is also aimed at alleviating the burden of tuition fees on parents with exceptional kids but minimal sources of income.
Scope of Scholarship Awards
The Scholarship Awards is in the form of a fixed approved annual payment, to support the payment of the Scholar’s tuition cost.
Scholarship Category
a. Primary Education
b. Secondary Education
c. Post-Secondary Education (Undergraduate Only)
General Guidelines and Procedure for Scholarship Award
• Application for Scholarships Opens twice in a year.
• Send a request for sponsorship via mail to support@gokedelefoundation. com and copy info@gokedelefoundation.com or visit our website to access our online form.
• Complete applications should be returned to the office or sent via mail to support@gokedelefoundation. com and copy info@gokedelefoundation.com.
• The committee will review the applications, interview students (if necessary) and then make their decisions.
ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA
• The Scholarship is open to all students in any primary, secondary and tertiary institutions across the various states in Nigeria.
• A letter of recommendation from the school for primary & Secondary schools while Undergraduate Students are to provide two letters of recommendation (One from his/her course adviser/Head of Department)
• A personal Statement /essay (Undergraduate students only) not exceeding 450 words, which must include:
a) A personal profile of introduction,
b) The education goals of the applicant,
c) Why the applicant feels he/she should receive the scholarship.
d) Applicants are encouraged to submit other material, which they consider relevant.
• An official transcript or Report card, from current School.
Other consideration
• Parents earning a combined income of two hundred thousand Naira or less monthly
• Parents with two or more children in Primary or Secondary school
• Parents who have children with exceptional academic grades, as evidenced by their report cards