Sohcahtoa Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving those facing adversity in Africa through various programs and initiatives. This includes their annual undergraduate scholarship! The Scholarship program is targeted at undergraduates in Nigerian public tertiary institutions. These would enable pupils and students to enjoy basic and quality education because Sohcahtoa envision and work toward a future where poverty and hardship are alleviated, and where every person can experience the dignity and joy of a fulfilling life.
About Sohcahtoa
Sohcahtoa Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving those facing adversity in Africa. With a focus on reaching the most vulnerable populations, they have touched the lives of millions of individuals through their various programs and initiatives. From distributing essential food and relief packages to organizing impactful outreach events and providing vocational/ICT training, sohcatoa strives to uplift and support those in need, bringing hope and joy to communities across the country. Sohcahtoa are committed to making a positive impact, putting smiles on faces, and fostering a culture of care and empowerment. Through their continued dedication and the generosity of supporters, they aim to expand their reach, deepen their impact, and inspire positive change for generations to come.
why the scholarship started
Sohcahtoa Foundation recognizes and understands the transformative power of education. Therefore, they strive hard to provide educational support to students to help them succeed in their studies. Amongst a couple of educational support initiatives organized by the Foundation, sohcahtoa are set to kick-start the Back-to-school drive and Undergraduate scholarship program. The back to school initiative aims at supporting pupils/students in public schools with essential books, writing materials, shoes, bags etc while the Scholarship program is targeted at undergraduates in Nigerian public tertiary institutions. These would enable pupils and students to enjoy basic and quality education because Sohcahtoa envision a future where poverty and hardship are alleviated, and where every person can experience the dignity and joy of a fulfilling life.
Sohcahtoa’s impact on the society
Sohcahtoa Foundation has touched millions of lives across several communities in Nigeria through our outreach programmes. Sohcahtoa’s journey began with their first program at Maranatha Church, Gbagada, where they collaborated with the church to host an empowerment program in September 2021. Over 100 participants were trained on vocational skills like Fashion designing, Hair styling, Photography, Shoe making and so on. In enhancing their effort to ensure quality delivery, some of the participants were further sponsored for intensive training and mentorship on Tailoring, Soap making and Hat making with some of the successful trainees setting up their businesses and currently doing pretty well.
Scholarship award
This scholarship reward is two hundred and fifty thousand Naira (N250,000) annually and renewable yearly until graduation upon maintaining good academic record.
Eligibility
The requirements for those who wish to apply are as follows:
- Be in 2nd year or above in a Nigerian Public Tertiary Institution (University, Polytechnic or Colleges of Education)
- Have at least 5 O’ level credit passes in one sitting (English and Mathematics inclusive)
- Have a CGPA of 3.5 in a 5 grade system or equivalent in other grade systems.
- Must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship award, bursary or grant from any other organization.
- Be studying any of the following courses:
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
- Humanities
- Administration
- Law
- Medicine
How to apply
Applications are to be done online via their website
Required documents
Ensure a clear digital copy of the following documents are available in JPEG or PDF format for uploading when applying online:
- O’ level result
- School ID card or admission letter
- Last semester result
- Passport photograph
Note: Each document size should not be more than 500kb
Application deadline
September 20, 2024.
For further details, visit Sohcahtoa Foundation.
