The Kponee-Shovein Scholars Award

The Kponee-Shovein Scholars Award was created with the purpose of sponsoring academic, research, and technological projects in support of higher education for Rivers State indigenes. Each year, the foundation funds one-year full tuition scholarships plus a stipend to universities in Nigeria. The Kponee-Shovein scholars award is only available for students pursuing bachelors degrees, and is not available for postgraduate education. Previous recipients of the award may apply again during the next cycle by sending an updated academic transcript showing they remain in good standing and a brief essay (1,000 words max) describing how the Kponee-Shovein scholarship has contributed to their academic success and overall well being.

Interested candidates for The Kponee-Shovein Scholars Award must fulfill the following requirements:

• Applicants MUST be Rivers State indigene.
• Applicants MUST be pursuing a Bachelors degree in a government approved tertiary institution in Nigeria.
• All levels of study are welcome to apply.
• All courses and departments are also welcome to apply.