Africans pursuing higher education in any English-speaking African country can now apply for the Providence Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship. The scholarship, provided by the Providence Ebubechi Memorial Foundation, offers up to $250 yearly, renewable for up to four years based on academic progress and good conduct. This amounts to a total scholarship fund of $1,000, used for tuition, room, or board expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
This scholarship is open to Black or African students studying in English-speaking African countries. Candidates must be currently enrolled in or intend to attend an accredited undergraduate program.
The best candidates are those who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential, strong commitment to their community, display integrity and resilience, and provide proof of financial barriers in pursuit of higher education
How to apply
– Get a recommendation letter from your teacher, professor, lecturer, community leader, or church leader.
– Provide proof that you have been enrolled or accepted into an undergraduate program in an eligible African country upon selection.
– Provide your most recent academic transcript from your secondary school or university.
– Write and submit a personal essay of between 500 and 750 words on the topic, “How do you hope to create a legacy of compassion, faith, and dedication through your education, career, and personal life?”
If successful, to qualify to renew the scholarship yearly, you must maintain good academic records, demonstrate satisfactory conduct and character within the university and community, and submit an updated academic transcript and a brief progress report annually.
Application deadline
Deadline: May 23, 2025
How to apply
You can find more details HERE, and you can find the application form HERE.
The Providence Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship is available for African students enrolled in or planning to attend an English-speaking African country's accredited undergraduate program.
The scholarship, offered by the Providence Ebubechi Memorial Foundation, provides $250 annually, renewable for up to four years depending on academic and conduct criteria, totaling $1,000 for educational expenses.
Eligibility requires candidates to be Black or African students showing academic excellence, leadership potential, community commitment, and financial need.
Applicants must submit a recommendation letter, proof of enrollment or acceptance at an eligible program, academic transcripts, and a 500-750 word personal essay on creating a legacy of compassion, faith, and dedication through their endeavors.
For scholarship renewal, recipients must maintain good academic standing, exhibit satisfactory conduct, and annually submit an updated academic transcript and progress report.
Applications are due by May 23, 2025. Further details and the application form are available on the Providence Memorial website.
