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Abia Born Philanthropist, Okwun Ojah Launches N5M Scholarship Scheme For Students | READ HOW TO APPLY

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May 23, 2024

Abia Born Philanthropist, Okwun Ojah Launches N5M Scholarship Scheme For Students | READ HOW TO APPLY

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To commemorate his birthday, Dr. Barrister Okwun Ojah (Okeosisi 1 of Ndi Umuozio), an Australian based Philanthropist from Ohafia Community in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, has set up a N5million scholarship scheme for medicine and surgery students.

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The scholarship which is funded by the philanthropist's foundation, 'Ojah family foundation', is strictly for students studying medicine and surgery in Nigerian universities.

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According to Ojah, the scholarship is designed to support and empower the next generation of medical professionals, aligning with the foundation's mission to promote access to quality education and healthcare in Ohafia communities.

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The scholarship will accommodate struggling undergraduates from year one to final year.

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Application is open from May 11 to August 10th 2024.

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Eligibility criteria includes;

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- applicants must have gained admission into a recognised Nigerian tertiary institution to study medicine and surgery.

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- must provide two academic references.

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- must be Ohafia indigenes.

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Eligible applicants should submit their applications including all supporting documents like attestation letter from Head of department and village head of their community to www.ojahfamilyfoundation.org or call 08068193656, 07066633404, 09036885432.

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