2018 DAVID OYEDEPO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11.59PM GMT ON SUNDAY JULY 15, 2018

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1 2018 DAVID OYEDEPO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11.59PM GMT ON SUNDAY JULY 15, 2018 We recommend printing these instructions and referring to them while completing this application. Thank you for your interest in the David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program. PROGRAM OVERVIEW The David Oyedepo Foundation scholarship program is our major platform for promoting the Foundation s vision and goals. The scholarship seeks to develop youth leaders who are ready to put their learned skills to work in leading organizations, communities and their local countries. The scholarship grants students the opportunity to study at Faith Academy Secondary Schools, Nigeria. Kindly visit davidoyedepofoundation.org/portal for more information. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP Full Academic fees for a maximum of 1 academic session. The scholarship does not cover; Travel allowances Feeding allowances Medical/Health Insurance or allowance Any other fees outside the Secondary School generated Academic fees. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS The David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship program is open to Young Africans who meet the following criteria: Are citizens and permanent residents of any African Nation Are proficient in reading, writing and speaking English Have a record of exceptional performance at the primary or junior secondary school level which is benchmarked by: 1. 80% recorded average in Primary/Junior Secondary School Transcript 2. Already have begun admission applications to Faith Academy Secondary Schools Application Deadline 11.59pm GMT , Sunday 15th July, 2018

2 2018 David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program Application Instructions 2 Applicants not meeting the above technical eligibility requirements will not be forwarded to the selection committee. DAVID OYEDEPO FOUNDATION APPLICATION PROCESS TIMELINE June 6, 2018 Applications Open July 15, 2018 Application Closes July, 2018 Finalisation of finalist applicants and contact of same September 2018 Resumption of Scholars in Faith Academy Secondary Schools SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA The David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program selection process is a need dependent, merit based open competition. After the deadline, all eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection panel. Following this review, chosen finalists will be interviewed by the David Oyedepo Foundation team, through an online video conferencing platform. If advanced to the final round, applicant must provide; Proof of application to Faith Academy Secondary Schools All original copies of documents uploaded during application. Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate applications (not in order of importance): A proven record of superior scholastic ability Displayed financial need Outstanding character A proven record of leadership and community involvement A commitment to influence home community with skills learned GENERAL APPLICATION TIPS The David Oyedepo Foundation uses an internet based application system. You will need to access a computer and internet to apply. You would also need a scanner in order to upload required documents. You do not have to finish your application in one session. You may save your work and return to complete your application as many times as necessary. You must, however, not leave your application untouched for up to 30 days or your account would be deleted. You must submit your completed application by the deadline, however you are encouraged to submit before the deadline as no deadline extensions would be provided. Answer all questions on the application in English and all documents to be uploaded MUST be translated in English. All answers in the application, including written responses to essays must be your own original work. Only applicants who complete this application will be considered. Application Deadline 11.59pm GMT , Sunday 15th July, 2018

3 2018 David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program Application Instructions 3 ONLINE APPLICATION SECTIONS General/Contact Information Section Provide general information in specified formats within the application form Information filled in Parent/Guardian section should be for BIOLOGICAL parents or LEGAL guardians The contact information you provide will be used to reach you during the application and selection process. Please provide accurate addresses, phone numbers, and addresses that you use and check on a regular basis. Recommendation Section Insert personal information and contact details for an Academic referee (i.e. academic staff who is aware of your academic progress and other school related affairs). Note: A letter of recommendation from this individual need to be uploaded in the upload credentials section of the application. Insert personal information and contact details for a Religious Referee (i.e. a cleric who is aware of your spiritual progress and other personal and character related affairs). Note: A letter of recommendation from this individual need to be uploaded in the uploads section of the application. Note that parents or guardians CANNOT to be listed as referees. ENGLISH LANGUAGE English language proficiency is required for participation in the Scholarship program. All activities and communication would be done in English without the opportunity for translation. Please fill in the portion of the application evaluating your language skills as accurately as possible. APPLIATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES The deadline for applications for the David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program is pm GMT on Friday 15th July, Applications must be submitted online at Note: You are to fill the form below and send scanned copy of the same form to davidoyedepofdn@gmail.com. For this Secondary School Application, Parents/Legal Guardian should be involved in assisting their ward in correctly filling this application. Application Deadline 11.59pm GMT , Sunday 15th July, 2018.

4 Registration Number SECONDARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM (KINDLY READ THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTION DOCUMENT BEFORE PROCEEDING TO FILL THIS FORM CLEARLY IN BLOCK LETTERS) PERSONAL INFORMATION DATE FULL NAME DATE OF BIRTH NATIONALITY SEX STATE OF ORIGIN AFFIX PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH HERE LOCAL GOVT AREA COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE ACADEMIC RECORD SCHOOL NAME (include location) CURRENT CLASS HAVE YOU HAD ANY PAST DISCIPLINARY ISSUES (if yes, kindly attach a document clearly describing the details) FAMILY INFORMATION (NUCLEAR FAMILY) S/N NAME RELATIONSHIP DATE OF BIRTH AGE CURRENT LEVEL OF EDUCATION OCCUPATION (if a student, indicate current school attended)

5 PARENT/GUARDIAN/SPONSOR INFORMATION I DATE OF BIRTH SEX MAIDEN NAME RELATIONSHIP NATIONALITY STATE OF ORIGIN LOCAL GOVT AREA EMPLOYMENT STATUS (Actively Employed, Unemployed, Retired, Student, Other) PROFESSION CURRENT EMPLOYER INCOME SOURCE 3 MONTHS PRIOR 12 MONTHS PRIOR WAGES/SELF EMPLOYMENT/ GROSS INCOME N N PENSION, DIVIDENDS, INTEREST, RENTAL N N INCOME OTHER MONETARY COMPENSATION N N OTHER SOURCES OF INCOME N N CONTRIBUTION FORM OTHERS N N TOTAL N N EMPLOYERS ADDRESS POSITION/TITLE/DESIGNATION OFFICE NO PARENT/GUARDIAN/SPONSOR INFORMATION II DATE OF BIRTH SEX MAIDEN NAME RELATIONSHIP NATIONALITY STATE OF ORIGIN LOCAL GOVT AREA EMPLOYMENT STATUS (Actively Employed, Unemployed, Retired, Student, Other) PROFESSION CURRENT EMPLOYER

6 INCOME SOURCE 3 MONTHS PRIOR 12 MONTHS PRIOR WAGES/SELF EMPLOYMENT/ GROSS INCOME N N PENSION, DIVIDENDS, INTEREST, RENTAL N N INCOME OTHER MONETARY COMPENSATION N N OTHER SOURCES OF INCOME N N CONTRIBUTION FORM OTHERS N N TOTAL N N EMPLOYERS ADDRESS POSITION/TITLE/DESIGNATION FINANCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE NO ACADEMIC REFERENCE INFORMATION DATE OF BIRTH SEX NATIONALITY dd/mm/yyy PASTORAL REFERENCE INFORMATION DATE OF BIRTH SEX NATIONALITY CERTIFICATION I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS FORM IS TRUE AND CORRECT AND IF ANY INFORMATION IS FOUND TO BE FALSE I AM LIABLE TO BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME. FULL NAME SIGNATURE/DATE

7 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (TO BE ATTACHED ALONG WITH THIS FORM FOR SUBMISSION) PROOF OF ALL HOUSEHOLD INCOME INCLUDING: o o o TWO CURRENT PAYSLIPS FOR EACH PARENT, GUARDIAN OR SPONSOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION SHOWING PARENTS INCOME LETTER EXPLAINING HOW BASIC NEEDS ARE MET (IF ZERO INCOME IS REPORTED) 1 ACADEMIC REFERENCE LETTER DETAILING STUDENTS COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES 1 PASTORAL REFERENCE BY THE RESIDENT PASTOR ASCERTAINING THAT APPLICANT IS AN ACTIVE AND COMMITTED MEMBER OF THE CHURCH AND IS IN DIRE FINANCIAL NEED. SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT (TO BE GENERATED BY THE SCHOOL OFFICE) ESSAYS: 1. DISCUSS THE SUBJECTS IN WHICH YOU EXCEL OR HAVE EXCELLED. TO WHAT FACTORS DO YOU ATTRIBUTE YOUR SUCCESS? HOW HAVE YOU BEEN ABLE TO ASSIST LOWER PERFORMING STUDENTS IN THOSE SUBJECTS TO IMPROVE THEIR GRADES? 2. BRIEFLY DESCRIBE A SITUATION IN WHICH YOU FELT THAT YOU OR OTHERS WERE TREATED UNFAIRLY OR WERE NOT GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY YOU FELT YOU DESERVED. WHY DO YOU THINK THIS HAPPENED? HOW DID YOU RESPOND? DID THE SITUATION IMPROVE AS A RESULT OF YOUR RESPONSE? 3. DISCUSS A LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE HAD IN ANY AREA OF YOUR LIFE: SCHOOL, WORK, ATHLETICS, FAMILY, CHURCH, COMMUNITY, ETC. HOW AND WHY DID YOU BECOME A LEADER IN THIS AREA? HOW DID THIS EXPERIENCE INFLUENCE YOUR GOALS? 4. IS THERE ANY IMPORTANT THING YOU WOULD LIKE TO TELL US ABOUT THAT MAY HELP US EVALUATE YOUR NOMINATION (I.E., PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS, LIFE PRIORITIES, SHORT AND LONG TERM GOALS, OBSTACLES YOU HAVE OVERCOME TO GET TO WHERE YOU CURRENTLY ARE IN LIFE, AREAS WHERE YOU HAVE ACQUIRED USEFUL KNOWLEDGE AND BUILT YOURSELF IN APART FROM THROUGH CLASSES IN SCHOOL)? 5. PARENT PERSPECTIVE ON WHY WE NEED THE SCHOLARSHIP. NB: EACH ESSAY SHOULD BE TYPED IN FONTSIZE 12 DOUBLE LINE SPACING AND MUST NOT EXCEED 1 PAGE THE ESSAYS FORM AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AND SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY, BE INDIVIDUALLY DONE AND NOT BE PLAGIARISED. FORMS CAN BE FILLED WITH THE HELP OF THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN BUT THE ESSAYS MUST BE WRITTEN BY THE STUDENTS INDIVIDUALLY. THE FORM IS TO BE PRINTED, FILLED, SCANNED AND SENT TO davidoyedepofdn@gmail.com TOGETHER WITH THE TYPED ESSAYS IN ONE SINGLE WITH THE FA/CUSS BRANCH, NAME OF APPLICANT (SURNAME FIRST) AND CANDIDATE S CLASS BY 2018/2019 SESSION AS THE SUBJECT, E.G. FA CANAANLAND JOHNSON PETERS JS3 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 11:59PM, GMT + 1, 15TH JUNE, 2018.