FMEnv/UNIDO Kpabep Scholarship Program for Nigerian female Students

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FMEnv/UNIDO Kpabep Scholarship Program for Nigerian female Students

The FMEnv/UNIDO Kpabep Scholarship Program aims to support and empower female Nigerian students pursuing studies in Engineering and Technical fields. The benefits of the scholarship include:

1. Financial Support:

 - A one-time award of up to $4,000 (Paid in tranches, contingent on the successful completion of a training and internship on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC)).

   - Final award amount varies based on the student's financial plan and requirements.

2. Training and Internship:

   - Possible training on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC).

   - Possible 1 – 3 months internship with a company focused on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC).

3. Additional Benefits:

   - Free collegiate membership with the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).

   - Access to mentors in the engineering field.

FMEnv/UNIDO Scholarship Program Courses

- Engineering

- Technical Studies

 Requirements

To be eligible for the FMEnv/UNIDO Scholarship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Personal Criteria:

   - Identify as a woman.

   - Be a Nigerian citizen.

   - Be below 40 years at the time of application.

2. Academic Criteria:

   - Currently enrolled in an accredited University, Polytechnic, or post-secondary institution based in Nigeria.

   - Currently enrolled in a FULL TIME Certificate, Diploma, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree program in Engineering sciences and Technology, or related fields.

   - Applicants must be within the final two years of study.

   - No minimum GPA requirement, but candidates must maintain a good academic record.

3. Engagement Criteria:

   - Have a record of leadership and engagement in extracurricular activities.

   - Commit to attending all scholarship engagement events, workshops, and training.

   - Commit to completing an internship in a relevant company, organization, or institution within the period of the scholarship.

   - Commit to writing quarterly progress reports and an internship report.

 Interview Date, Process, and Venue

Timeline:

- Application opens: 18th September 2023

- Application closes: 31st December 2023

- Reviews and shortlisting of selected candidates for interview: January 2024

- Deadline for submission of reference letters: 28th February 2024

- Interviews: February 2024

- Award of scholarships: March 2024

Application Deadline

December 31, 2023

How to Apply

1. The application must be submitted in English Language only.

2. Ensure all questions are filled in properly and carefully.

3. Upload the following documents in one pdf document (5mb maximum):

   - A 1000-word maximum Letter of motivation.

   - Letter from sponsor.

   - Curriculum vitae/resume.

   - Academic transcripts.

   - Proof of enrollment in the current semester (if available).

   - Most recent academic certificate attained (if available).

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