Eligibility
Eligible applicants are undergraduate African students who live and study in Africa, have a GPA of 3.5/5.0 or higher and come from families with total annual income lower than $10,000
Application window:
August 1 - October 1 2010
Online application:
Please complete the
online application form and submit a 500-word essay.
Our goal is to grant scholarships to 100 university students in sub-Saharan Africa by 2015.
2010 winners
Xtend foundation announces the 2009/2010 scholarship winners:
1. Makanjuola Olawale -University of Lagos
2. Ijarogbe Ayooluwa - University of Lagos
3. Essien Ottoabasi - University of Uyo
4. Yusuf Magaji - Bayero University
5. Olusoga Qudus - University of Lagos
6. Shehubello Bello - Bayero University
7. Akinola Tosin - Ladoke Akintola University
8. Ogundipo Adedoyinsola - Obafemi Awolowo University
Meet 2008/2009 winners
Tolulope Sadiq - Obafem Awolowo University
Ibukunoluwa Korede - University of Lagos
Adekunle Temitope - Obafemi Awolowo University
Afoluwaso Otusanya - Olabisi Onabanjo University
Osanmeyan Olufemi - Obafemi Awolowo University
Olugbosun Ariyo - University of Lagos
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Our process
We follow a rigorous 4-step process to identify, verify, and disburse funds to these exceptional students.
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Project coordinatorDr. Tayo OyedejiAssistant Professor, University of Georgia. |