How to Apply for DJCares Scholarship by Digital Jewels

The DJCares Scholarship by Digital Jewels is here to support promising but financially challenged students who are pursuing a career in IT. This initiative by DJCares, the CSR arm of Digital Jewels, aims to provide financial assistance and encourage academic excellence.

Digital Jewels, a specialised firm in the Information Value Chain and Capacity Building, has launched this scholarship to help reduce the number of talented students dropping out of school due to lack of funds. The scholarship, worth N200,000, is part of Digital Jewels’ commitment to building capacity for specialised skills in Africa’s emerging knowledge economy.

About the DJCares Scholarship

Digital Jewels is dedicated to providing high-quality classroom-based training, e-learning, and specialised recruitment services. The DJCares Scholarship is a part of this mission, offering financial support and career guidance to help students develop relevant skills for the information age.

In addition to the scholarship, recipients will have the opportunity for placement with Digital Jewels during holidays, designated Industrial Training periods, and Youth Service.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the DJCares Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Course of Study: Must be pursuing an IT-related course, such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Academic Performance: Must have a GPA of at least 3.75/5 each semester since university enrolment.
• Age: Must not be older than 23 years by October of the application year.
• University Tenure: Must have spent at least 2 years in university.
• English Proficiency: Must have proficiency in English (both oral and written).
• References: Must provide two credible references, one of which must be from a current institution (e.g., HOD, Dean).

Application Process

Eligible students need to write and submit a 500-word essay on one of the following topics:

1. Balancing Innovation and Security: The Ethical Dilemma of AI-Enabled Deepfakes in information technology and its impact on information security.
2. Tech Literacy in the 21st Century: The importance of tech literacy in today’s world and how it affects personal growth and opportunities.
3. My Digital Footprint: Understanding how your online activities can impact your future education and career prospects.

Submission Requirements

After writing the essay, students should:

1. Click here to apply online
2. Fill in their data and upload the essay in PDF format.

Terms and Conditions

• The scholarship amount and tenure are fixed.
• Only one person per family can benefit over a 5-year period.
• Relations or wards of Digital Jewels staff or partner companies are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must not be beneficiaries of any other scholarship scheme.
• Quarterly feedback will be sought from the HOD.
• The scholarship may be withdrawn if academic performance, attitude, or value system fall below expectations after selection.

Application Deadline: Not specified.

For more information, visit the official DJCares Scholarship page.

This scholarship is a great opportunity for students to receive financial support and gain valuable experience in the IT field. Apply now to enhance your educational and career prospects.