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2025 David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Programme Application | HOW TO APPLY
DAVID OYEDEPO FOUNDATION (DOF) scholarship programme awards full scholarships to qualified individuals who are indigenes and residents of African countries. The scholarship seeks to develop youth leaders who are ready to put their learned skills to work in leading organizations, communities and their local countries.
The scholarship grants students the opportunity to study at select courses at
Covenant and Landmark University, Nigeria. Completed applications must be submitted no later than June 27th, 2025.
2025 David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Programme Application | HOW TO APPLY
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Programme is our major platform for promoting the
Foundation’s vision and goals. The Scholarship Program awards full-ride scholarships to qualified
individuals who are indigenes and residents of African countries. The Scholarship seeks to
develop youth leaders who are ready to put their learned skills to work in leading organizations,
communities, and their local countries.The scholarship grants students the opportunity to study
at Covenant and Landmark University, Nigeria.
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP
• Full Academic fees for a maximum of 5 years. (In accordance with the University
stipulated time for the duration of the chosen course).
The Scholarship does not cover:
• Travel allowances
• Feeding allowances
• Medical/Health Insurance or allowance
• Any other fees outside university generated Academic fees for a course at any level.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Programme is open to Young Africans who meet the
following criteria:
• Are citizens and permanent residents of any African Nation
• Are between the ages of 16 and 25 at the time of application submission.
• Are eligible to receive a Nigerian student visa
• Are proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Have a record of exceptional performance at the secondary school level which is
benchmarked by:
1. At least 250 points and above in JAMB (for Nigerians only)
2. 80% recorded average or 4.0GPA/5.0 in Secondary/High School Transcript
3. Already have begun admission applications to Covenant or Landmark University
NOTE: THE APPLICATION FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION
TO THE SPECIFIED UNIVERSITIES; ALL ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY IS TO BE SECURED
INDEPENDENTLY BY GOING THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY’S ADMISSION PROCESS. HENCE,
THE AWARD OF THE SCHOLARSHIP IS CONDITIONAL ON UNIVERSITY ADMISSION.
Applicants not meeting the above technical eligibility requirements will not be forwarded to
the selection committee.
SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA
The David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program selection process is a need-dependent,
merit-based open competition. After the deadline, all eligible applications will be reviewed by a
selection panel. Following this review, chosen finalists will be interviewed by the David
Oyedepo Foundation team, through an online video conferencing platform. If advanced to the
final round, the applicant must provide;
• Proof of application to Covenant or Landmark University
• Proof of citizenship
• All original copies of documents uploaded during the application.
Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate applications (not in order of
importance):
• A proven record of superior scholastic ability
• Displayed financial need
• Outstanding character
• A proven record of leadership and community involvement
• A commitment to influence the home community with skills learned
GENERAL APPLICATION TIPS
• The David Oyedepo Foundation uses an internet-based application system. You will need
to access a computer and internet to apply. You would also need a scanner in order to
upload the required documents. SNAPPING DOCUMENTS WITH PHONES WILL
DISQUALIFY YOU.
• You do not have to finish your application in one session. You may save your work and return
to complete your application as many times as necessary. You must, however, not leave your
application untouched for up to 30 days or your account will be deleted.
• You must submit your completed application by the deadline; however, you are
encouraged to submit before the deadline as no deadline extensions would be provided.
• Answer all questions on the application in English and all documents to be uploaded must
be translated in English.
• All answers in the application, including written responses to essays, must be your original
work.
• Only applicants who complete this application will be considered. Applications and
information submitted through email or other means will NOT be considered.
ONLINE APPLICATION SECTIONS
General/Contact Information Section
• Provide general information in specified formats within the application form
• You will be required to provide documentation verifying age, and country of citizenship for
eligibility if you are selected at the interview stage.
• Information filled in the Parent/Guardian section should be for BIOLOGICAL parents or
LEGAL guardians
• The contact information you provide will be used to reach you during the application and
selection process. Please provide accurate addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses
that you use and check regularly.
Education Section
1. Insert Secondary School transcript. Indicate nil if you did not complete your education at
the school indicated.
2. Insert proposed University of Study and proposed course of study. Remember that the
David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program is specific at this time to only Covenant
and Landmark University. It is also course specific; hence you would have the option of
only choosing from the available options.
3. For the exam results section, the name of the Nationally Recognized O’level exams should
be inserted including the date the exam was taken. (This exam varies for different
countries).
o A combination of two different certificate exams is not permitted
o JAMB result is specific to ONLY Nigerian Applicants. All Nigerian applicants must
insert JAMB result for application to be considered
Recommendation Section
Insert personal information and contact details for an Academic referee (i.e. academic
staff who is aware of your academic progress and other school-related affairs). Note: A letter of
recommendation from this individual needs to be uploaded in the ‘upload credentials’ section
of the application.
Insert personal information and contact details for a Religious Referee (i.e. a cleric who is
aware of your spiritual progress and other personal and character-related affairs).
Note: A letter of recommendation from this individual needs to be uploaded in the uploads section
of the application.
Note that parents or guardians CANNOT be listed as referees.
Essay Section
• This section includes 4 essay questions that must be completed. Each essay has a word limit of
500 words and must under no circumstances be exceeded. Your responses would give an
opportunity to the selection committee to better understand you as a leader, including your
desire to participate in the programme.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
• English language proficiency is required for participation in the Scholarship Program. All
activities and communication would be done in English without the opportunity for translation.
Please fill in the portion of the application evaluating your language skills as accurately as
possible.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
The deadline for applications for the David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program is 11.59 pm
GMT + 01.00 on Friday 27