Our
Program
The cost of higher education has become expensive over the years, which has resulted in more students requiring financial assistance in order to make their post-secondary schooling plans possible. That reach is even more unattainable for deaf students.
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The objective of The Opeoluwa Sotonwa Foundation is to bridge this gap and make financial support available to deaf Nigerian students who need financial assistance to be able to complete their course of study.
The Opeoluwa Sotonwa Foundation is dedicated to providing varying levels of scholarships for deaf students in higher Institutions.
Application Requirements
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Must be deaf or hard of hearing, evidence with a letter from the institutions or deaf and hard of hearing student associations showing membership and attesting the applicant is deaf or hard of hearing.
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Must be indigent and in need of assistance.
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Must be a 200-level or above student in a degree-conferring higher institution based in Nigeria.
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Must be in good academic standing with at least a 2.5 CGPA (A copy of the applicant's most recent academic transcripts must be attached).
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Applicant may pursue any course of study.
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The applicant must submit a two-page personal statement. This can be a written statement or a 3-5 minute video in sign language vividly portraying the applicant’s life goals and aspirations.
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Applicants, who are Law students studying to obtaining an LLB degree and have a disability, are encouraged to apply for the Konyinsola Ajayi Fellowship and should indicate this in their personal statement.
Kindly check the konyinsolaajayifellowship page for more information.
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Successful applicants must be willing to pay it forward by acting as mentors and ambassadors for the Foundation.
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The application for 2025 is open from July 1 to July 31, 2025.
Please visit - Application Page
"THERE IS NO APPLICATION FEE OR OTHER COST TO APPLY"