First Class Muslim (FCM) Foundation Scholarship: Apply Now!

The First Class Muslim (FCM) Foundation Scholarship is now open for applications for the 2024 session.

This scholarship provides academic support to female Muslim students in their 200 and 300 levels.

It includes a one-time monetary reward and a one-day mentorship session.

Benefits of the First Class Muslim Foundation Scholarship

The FCM Foundation Scholarship offers several advantages to selected students:

• Monetary scholarship
• One-day mentorship session
• Ongoing mentorship after scholarship disbursement
• Potential future support for higher education

Eligible Institutions for FCM Foundation Scholarship

The scholarship is open to students enrolled in the following universities:

1. Federal University of Technology, Akure
2. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
3. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
4. University of Ibadan
5. University of Lagos
6. University of Ilorin
7. Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun
8. Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo
9. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
10. Ekiti State University
11. Kwara State University, Ilorin
12. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
13. Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa
14. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
15. Lagos State University, Ojo
16. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode
17. Osun State University, Osogbo
18. Ondo State University of Medical Sciences
19. First Technical University, Ibadan
20. Lagos State University of Education, Ijanikin
21. Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu
22. University of Ilesa, Osun State

FCM Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the FCM Foundation Scholarship, you must:

• Be a female Muslim undergraduate student
• Be in your 200 or 300 level in one of the eligible institutions
• Have a CGPA of 4.5 or above (or its equivalent)
• Be available to attend the one-day mentorship session in Lagos in November 2024

Application Process for the FCM Foundation Scholarship

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Review the eligibility requirements to ensure you meet the necessary criteria.
2. Visit the FCM Scholarship Application Page to access the application form.
3. Complete the application form with accurate and up-to-date details.
4. Upload the required documents during the application process.

Required Documents for Application

When applying for the scholarship, you must provide the following documents:

• A valid student identity card from your institution
• A reference letter from a reputable Islamic organisation, written on letterheaded paper and addressed to The Executive Director, First Class Muslim Foundation, Lagos, Nigeria
• A current result slip showing your CGPA, signed (and possibly stamped) by the Head of Department (HOD)
• A personal statement that outlines why you should be selected for the scholarship, with a word limit of 400 words

Personal Statement Guidelines

The personal statement should:

• Be original and free from plagiarism or AI-generated content
• Follow the specified format: Font type Century Gothic, size 12, and 1.5 spacing
• Include the applicant’s full name at the top of the document

Applicants who submit plagiarised or AI-generated personal statements will be disqualified.

Application Deadline

The deadline for submitting applications is September 25th, 2024.

Contact Information

For any enquiries, you can contact the foundation via email at admin@fcmfoundation.org or by phone at +234 708 213 9002.

For more details, visit the official FCM Foundation Scholarship page.