The Nigerian Women Association of Georgia plans to award 36 one-time scholarships, one per state of origin in the amount of forty thousand Naira each, to female students in Nigerian universities.

Requirements

• An applicant must be a Nigerian female student in a Nigerian University
• An explanation of why you need and should receive the scholarship (not more than one-half typed page).
• A type-written, double-spaced, two-page essay on:  When You Educate a Woman, You Educate a Community

All applications must include the following:

• State of origin
• A letter of recommendation from two of the following community leaders: Imam, Pastor, Village Head, Local Government Leaders
• A current address, phone number, and an e-mail address
• Permanent Address
• A letter of recommendation from the Dean/Department Head of the University
• Photocopy of your university student identification card
• A current photograph of yourself

NOTE:

• All applications entries must be type-written and double spaced.
• Late applications will not be accepted. All applications must be received at our office by May 15, 2007
• Applications may not be faxed or e-mailed
• Incomplete applications will not be considered for the scholarship

Application Deadline: May 30th, 2007

All applications must be mailed directly to:

Nigerian Women Association of Georgia
P. O. Box 14532
Atlanta GA. 30324
USA

For details visit the association’s website