First Technical University, Ibadan opens the door for outstanding students, whether newly admitted or under consideration for admission, to apply for the prestigious Josephus Foundation Scholarship for the academic year 2023/2024. This scholarship programme is inclusive, offering equal opportunities irrespective of nationality, tribal background, gender, religious affiliation, or socio-economic status.
Endowed by the University’s Chancellor, Chief (Dr.) Tunde Afolabi, MFR, the Josephus Foundation Scholarship is a competitive financial aid programme aimed at providing support to extraordinarily talented yet financially disadvantaged students. The scholarship is designed to make tertiary education accessible to those who might otherwise not afford it.
The Technical University Information
Founded in 2012, The Technical University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large city of Ibadan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Oyo. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the National Universities Commission, Nigeria, The Technical University (Tech-U) is a coeducational higher education institution. The Technical University (Tech-U) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the scholarship:
- Acceptance or Consideration for Admission: Candidates should either have accepted admission or be under consideration for admission to any degree programme at First Technical University, Ibadan, for the current 2023/2024 admission cycle.
- Academic Requirements: Candidates must have passed English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and either Biology, Agricultural Science, or Geography with at least a credit grade in a single sitting.
- Direct Entry Requirements: For direct entry students, a minimum of a credit grade in three relevant science subjects at advanced level is mandatory.
- Scholarship Examination: Performance in the University Scholarship Screening Examination is a prerequisite.
- Academic Performance: A Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.50 is essential for annual renewal of the scholarship.
Offered Benefits
The scholarship is a partial scholarship which only covers tuition and accommodation costs. Beneficiaries will be required to cover a one-time payment for other municipal and service charges. These charges can be viewed on the university’s website under the section detailing the Tech-U Ibadan School Fees Schedule.
This financial assistance is extended annually to new entrants through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB), and direct entry routes. Importantly, it can be renewed each year, provided the beneficiary maintains satisfactory academic performance throughout the course of study.
The scholarship amounts to a substantial reduction in the total educational expenses, to the tune of #700,000.
Founded in 2012, The Technical University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large city of Ibadan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Oyo. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the National Universities Commission, Nigeria, The Technical University (Tech-U) is a coeducational higher education institution. The Technical University (Tech-U) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.