2021 i-Scholar Initiative (iSI) Scholarship: How to Apply

2021 i-Scholar Initiative (iSI) Scholarship: How to Apply

Are you a Nigerian Graduate? How self-driven are you? Do you desire to pursue a graduate study abroad, especially in the USA? Are you prepared to write the required exams? Have you got the aptitude but limited by the requisite resource?

If your answers are yes to all these questions. In 2021, i-Scholar Initiative (iSI) plans to sponsor well-qualified candidates for one or a combination of two of the required standardized tests for foreign graduate school programs; Graduate Records Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Aim and Benefits of i-Scholar Initiative (iSI)

1. Each selected candidate will be sponsored for a GRE/GMAT, depending on their choice of graduate programs.
2. To be sponsored for a TOEFL, the following conditions apply:
   1. GRE candidates- a minimum of 300 cumulative scores in GRE will automatically qualify a candidate for TOEFL sponsorship.
   2. GMAT Candidates: a minimum of 720 cumulative scores in GMAT will automatically qualify a candidate for TOEFL sponsorship.
   3. If you qualify for a TOEFL, you must be prepared and ready to write the exam at the latest four weeks after your GRE or GMAT exam.
   4. Payment of a predetermined number of graduate school admission application fees
   5. iSI mentoring program

Value of Scholarship

1. Payment of required graduate school standardized test fees.
2. Payment of a predetermined number of graduate school application fees (subject to performance in tests).
3. End to End Mentoring: Scholars will be assigned to dedicated mentors.
4. Networking Opportunities with professionals in various fields.

Requirements for i-Scholar Initiative (iSI) Qualification

In order to be eligible to apply for the scholarship, applicants must:

1. Graduate of an accredited African Institution with a minimum of Second Class Upper Grade
2. Must be ready to write the standardized tests latest by August 2021
3. Must be prepared to apply for graduate admission and funding in the 2021/2022 window
4. Must be a Nigerian

Documents Required for Application i-scholar initiative scholarship

1. Personal Statement: Your Personal Statement should demonstrate the self-drive and clarity of your academic pursuit and career goals.
2. Examination Study Plan: This plan should describe your preparation and strategy for writing and acing the exam(s) with excellent results if selected. Your plan must also include the specific time you wish to write the exams and apply for foreign graduate programs.
3. Two Reference Letters
   1. Academic Reference: This reference letter should be completed by your University Lecturer or Supervisor, who has direct knowledge of your aptitude, academic records, and excellence. Only the academic/official email of your referee is accepted
   2. Character Reference: This reference should detail your character and traits, integrity, interpersonal and collaborative attributes. It can be completed by your employer, professional mentor, manager etc. Only the organization/official email of your referee is accepted.
4. First Degree Transcripts: Your first-degree transcript is the transcript of your first post-secondary study. Please provide this in a PDF format and as a single file. It should be duly signed and stamped.
5. CV or Resume: Kindly provide your CV/Resume in the designated field on the application form. Please give details of your professional/work experience, voluntary activities, honours/awards and more.
6. NYSC Certificate or Call-Up Letter: Kindly upload this in PDF Format. If you do not have your certificate, please upload your Call-Up Letter.
7. First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result

Application Deadline

February 5, 2021

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to i-Scholar Initiative (iSI) on ischolarinitiative.org to apply