FAQs

Applications are open to 200-level to final-year NIFES UNN members, who have completed the foundation Bible study (FBS) class and have a CGPA of 4.0  from the previous academic session as of the time of application. e.g., an individual in 400L will use his/her 300L results (first and second semester results) to apply. Students completing courses for an extra year are not eligible to apply.

The scholarship offers full tuition and accommodation fees. For accommodation, an amount equivalent to on-campus boarding fees for an academic year is applied. Students who live off campus will also receive the on-campus boarding fees.

The scholarship programme is fully funded through philanthropic contributions from members and friends of the fellowship. 

Application for the NIFESUNN ALUMNI FELLOWSHIP (NUAF) Scholarship is free.

Please disregard any information requiring you to pay an application fee for the NUAF Scholarship.

Usually, applications begin in the first semester. Publicity for this will be shared in the fellowship and on the fellowship group chat.

The number of scholarships awarded is based on the funding available for each round of application. But, there is no limit to the number of successful applicants that can be sponsored, provided they meet the eligibility.

Yes, we will host one info session where applicants will hear more about the application process and can ask questions. We advise interested applicants to join the live sessions, as we cannot guarantee access to recordings after the session.

No. But completion of FBS qualifies you for the opportunity to apply for the scholarship. Note that submission of the study certificate is a compulsory requirement for the application process.

Application closes within three weeks of application commencement.

Students will complete an online application form and answer two essay questions. Students will also submit department-signed results for the first and second semesters of the previous academic year, and FBS certificate of completion.

We advise students who are interested in applying for the NUAS to submit a request for their transcript early, as response time across departments may vary.

In special circumstances where students may need an extension to send an original and signed copy of their transcript, the committee can provide a request for expedited processing by issuing a letter that can be submitted to the department or faculty. 

Due to the delay in result processing, result submission is not required when submitting the online application. Another date will be given in the second semester for students to submit their results. Any submission without a transcript after the grace period will be automatically disqualified.

Students can only submit one application per application cycle. Submission of more than one application will result in automatic disqualification.

Previous recipients are eligible to reapply for the award during their college study period. Note that each application cycle and award only covers one academic session.

All applicants will be notified of the status of their application upon completion of the internal review processes.

No. You can only contact the team through its official email (info@nifesunnalumni.org) or the request box on the website. Any request submitted through any channel other than those mentioned above will be disregarded.

The NIFES ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP only provides academic support for undergraduate students enrolled in a four to six-year academic programme at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka campus.