The 2025 David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship is now open for applications from interested and qualified African students. This prestigious scholarship provides selected candidates the opportunity to study at Covenant University or Landmark University, Nigeria.
Covenant University, one of Africa’s leading institutions, is equipped with world-class facilities and driven by a vision to raise a new generation of leaders and restore the black race’s dignity through education.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: David Oyedepo Foundation
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipend | Healthcare
- Deadline: June 27, 2025
Scholarship Details
The David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Programme serves as the core platform for advancing the Foundation’s vision and impact across Africa. It awards full-ride scholarships to qualified individuals who are both indigenes and residents of African nations.
The program is focused on developing youth leaders who are passionate about transforming their communities and countries through the skills acquired during their university education. Successful applicants will be granted the opportunity to pursue their undergraduate studies at either Covenant University or Landmark University, both located in Nigeria. The scholarship is designed to support these young leaders throughout their academic journey by providing full tuition, healthcare, and a living stipend.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be citizens and permanent residents of any African country
- Be between the ages of 16 and 25 at the time of application submission
- Be eligible to receive a Nigerian student visa
- Be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English
- Have a record of exceptional academic performance in secondary school, demonstrated by:
- At least 50 points above JAMB cut-off mark (for Nigerian applicants only)
- 80% recorded average or 4.0 GPA/5.0 in Secondary/High School Transcript
- Have already begun the admission application process to Covenant or Landmark University
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship will receive:
- Full academic tuition for a maximum of 5 years (as stipulated by the chosen university’s duration for the course)
- Healthcare coverage
- Monthly living stipend
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit the following:
- Complete Application Form
- Secondary School Transcripts
- WAEC Result
- Letter of Recommendation (Academic)
- Letter of Recommendation (Religious)
- Essay 1: Why do you need this scholarship? (500 words)
- Essay 2: Why do you want to pursue your chosen course? (500 words)
- Essay 3: What is your leadership experience? (500 words)
- Essay 4: Do you love your country? (500 words)
How to Apply
To apply for the David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship:
- Visit the scholarship application portal
- Read all the instructions and eligibility criteria carefully
- Fill out the application form and upload all required documents
The selection process is merit-based and need-sensitive. After the application deadline, all eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Finalists will be contacted for an interview, which will be conducted via an online video conferencing platform.
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