Deadline: Sunday, June 14, 2020
The MUTA Education and Cultural Committee, on behalf of the MUTA Executive Committee and General Assembly, is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2020 MUTA Education Scholarship Awards. These awards are intended for full time undergraduate students of Tiv origin from Benue, Taraba and Nasarawa states, who are enrolled in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs, Medicine and allied medical professions. One qualified recipient will be selected from each of the 14 Tiv-speaking LGA in Benue State and one each from Taraba and Nasarawa states.
The MUTA Education Scholarship program was established with the principal aim of offering financial support and recognizing full-time students with outstanding academic achievements and personal excellence. The awards are based on merit and are given to students who have obtained the highest course-specific cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in their respective local government areas.
MUTA anticipates making up to 16 awards for the 2020 – 2021 academic year. The amount per recipient is N50,000.00. This amount will be disbursed directly to the recipient’s account and may be applied toward tuition, fees, research, or other costs directly related to undergraduate study.
To be eligible, the applicant must
Note
No consideration will be given to applicants who do not meet the above CPGA requirement even if the applicant has the highest CGPA in his or her local government.
Applications that satisfy eligibility criteria will be subjected to review by a committee. The evaluation components include the students CPGA (60%) and the strength of the students personal statement (40%). The applicant’s final score will be the weighted average of the above evaluation components.
An electronic copy of the application form and supporting documents are available for download by clicking on the following link:
Application and Verification Form
In addition to the application form, applicants should submit a 2-page, double spaced personal statement explaining why they are deserving of this award. Appropriate justification may include academic history, accomplishments, community service, career goals and financial needs. The Committee also requires the following items:
Applicants will be excluded from consideration, if they are found to have falsified information. Completed application form and all required supporting documents must be received by the Committee on or before the deadline of Sunday, June 14, 2020 (US EST (GMT-5). The completed application package should be sent to: mutascholarships@gmail.com.
Award winners will be notified by email. Applicants not selected for award will not be contacted. Additionally, Scholarship recipients will be announced on Radio Benue and posted online at www.muta.org by June 30, 2020. The Committee encourages all applicants to check online for the status of their application on the specified date. Awards will be presented at an award ceremony sometime in July or August 2020. The exact date will be announced once arrangements are concluded. Award recipients must consent to having their image used for promotional purposes.
Information regarding MUTA awards for subsequent years will be available on the official MUTA website: http://muta.org/muta-educational-assistance-scholarship.
All scholarship related enquiries should be directed to: mutascholarships@gmail.com
The MUTA Education Committee is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 MUTA education scholarship awards.
An award ceremony honoring the outstanding academic achievements and personal excellence of the recipients will take place on Friday, July 12, 2019, at 10:00 AM at the Benue State University Senate Building.
This year’s winners are
LGA | Name | School | Course |
Buruku | Dogoh Samuel Aondoaseer | BSU, Makurdi | Medicine & Surgery |
Guma | Yongu Emmanuel Yankyaa | FUA, Makurdi | Farm Power & Machinery |
Gwer East. | Aondongu Christopher Mbakaren | BSU, Makurdi | Medicine & Surgery |
Gwer West | Lyambee Eric Hyagh | FUA, Makurdi | Civil Engineering |
Katsina Ala | Terrumun Terry Amine | MAUT, Yola | Chemical Engineering |
Kwande | Terngu Philip Teryima | BSU, Makurdi | Medicine & Surgery |
Logo | Joshua Imoter Adzembeh | FUA, Makurdi | Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
Makurdi | Mnenge Philemon Ako | BSU, Makurdi | Medicine & Surgery |
Tarka | Agba Fanen Jacob | BSU, Makurdi | Medicine & Surgery |
Ukum | Moor Oryina Victor | Fed U, Wukari | Forestry & Wildlife |
Ushongo | Zasha Fachii Felix | FUA, Makurdi | Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
Vandeikya | Terungwa Gabriel Orkuma | FUA, Makurdi | Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
Taraba | Shaakaa Terungwa | MAUT, Yola | Urban & Regional Planning |
Note: There are no recipients for Gboko and Konshisha LGAs, and Nasarawa State.
SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
Available to 300 (400) Level and 400 (500) Level STEM undergraduates
2019 – 2020 Academic Year
The MUTA Education and Cultural Committee, on behalf of the MUTA Executive Committee and General Assembly, is pleased to announce the continuation of its scholarship awards to support and encourage academically outstanding undergraduate students of Tiv origin who are currently enrolled in Nigerian universities. These awards are for the 2019 – 2020 academic session and intended for full time undergraduate Tiv students from Benue, Taraba and Nassrawa states, who are enrolled in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programs, Medicine and allied medical professions. One qualified recipient will be selected from each of the 14 Tiv-speaking LGA in Benue State and one each from Taraba and Nasarawa states.
The MUTA Education Scholarship program was established with the principal aim of offeringfinancial support and recognizing full-time students with outstanding academic achievements and personal excellence. The awards are based on merit and are given to students who have obtained the highest course-specific cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in their respective local government areas.
MUTA anticipates making up to 16 awards for the 2019 – 2020 academic year. The amount per recipient is N30,000.00. This amount will be disbursed directly to the recipient’s account and may be applied toward tuition, fees, research, or other costs directly related to undergraduate study.
Applications which comply with and satisfy the following criteria will be subjected to an in-depth evaluation. To be eligible, the applicant must
Note: No consideration will be given to an applicant with a CGPA lower than 3.5 (on a 5.0 scale) even if the applicant has the highest CGPA in his or her local government. Also, applicants must be in either 300 (400) or 400 (500) Level.
An electronic copy of the application form and supporting documents are available for download by clicking on the following links:
Application Form (pdf)
Application Form (docx)
In addition to the application form, applicants should submit a 2-page, double spaced personalstatement explaining why they are deserving of this award. Appropriate justification may include academic history, accomplishments, community service, career goals and financial needs. The Committee also requires the following items:
Applicants will be excluded from consideration, if they are found to have falsified information. Completed application form and all required supporting documents must be received by the Committee on or before the deadline of Friday, May 03, 2019 (American time (GMT-5). The completed application package should be sent to: mutascholarships@gmail.com.
Scholarship recipients will be announced on Radio Benue and posted online at www.muta.org by May31, 2019. Awards will be presented at an award ceremony sometime in the middle of July 2019. Award recipients must consent to having their image used for promotional purposes.
Information regarding MUTA awards for subsequent years will be available on the official MUTA website: http://muta.org/muta-educational-assistance-scholarship.
All scholarship related enquiries should be directed to: mutascholarships@gmail.com
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