FCM Foundation Board Scholarship (FCM FBS) is a new scholarship program designed to provide one-time academic assistance to female Muslim students in the 200 and 300 levels. The scholarship comprises one-time financial assistance and a one-day mentorship program for selected candidates.
Benefits of FCM Undergraduate Scholarship
Scholarship Funds
One day mentorship session
Post scholarship disbursement mentorship and guidance
Possible future support for higher learning
Requirements for FCM Undergraduate Scholarship
Be a female undergraduate Muslim student
Be currently in 200 or 300 level in one of the 22 eligible universities
Have a minimum CGPA of 4.5 and above (or equivalence)
Be ready to attend the one day mentorship session in person in Lagos, Nigeria in November 2024
Application Documents
The following documents are to be provided and uploaded during the application:
Student Identity Card (valid card of applicant’s institution)
Reference letter from a reputable Islamic Organization.
Letter must be on letterheaded paper and be addressed to The Executive Director, First Class Muslim Foundation, Lagos, Nigeria.
Letters should genuinely speak to the character of the applicants and should not be generic.
Improperly addressed letters or generic letters will lead to disqualification.
Current result slip showing student’s CGPA with the signature (and possibly stamp of the HOD).
A Personal Statement to convince panelists as to why they should consider her for the scholarship.
The use of AI tools to generate personal statements is prohibited. All personal statements submitted will be tested and evaluated for plagiarism or AI-derivation. Applicants who disregard this may be disqualified from current and any future opportunities from the foundation.
Word limit for Personal Statement is 400.
Font type is Century Gothic and font size is 12.
Spacing should be 1.5.
Full name should be written at the top of the document.
