Educational Opportunity

Scholarship Program

Ikota Educational Foundation (IEF) is committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent talented students from accessing quality education. We announce the availability of partial and full scholarship grants for brilliant but indigent students, current IEF students in need, and families affected by bereavement.

At IEF, we believe in nurturing potential regardless of economic background, recognizing that every child deserves the opportunity to excel academically and develop holistically in a supportive environment.

Students at IEF Schools
Eligibility

Qualifications

IEF offers three distinct scholarship categories, each designed to address specific needs within our community while maintaining high academic standards and ensuring resources reach those who need them most.

1

Full Scholarship (Category One)

*For exceptionally talented students from low-income families*

This comprehensive scholarship is reserved for academically gifted students who demonstrate outstanding potential but lack the financial means to access quality education. By identifying and supporting these students early, we invest in future leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society.

  1. The student must emerge as one of the best twenty students in the IEF entrance examination.
  2. The student should be from a public or private primary school with low tuition fees.
  3. The estimated household income of parents or guardian must not exceed 100% of the tuition per annum, OR the child is orphaned with a guardian willing to support IEF's educational philosophy.
  4. The student must be recommended by the head teacher of their primary school.
  5. The student's parents/guardian must be ready to support IEF's educational philosophy as a family school.
2

50% Tuition Scholarship (Category Two)

*For current IEF students experiencing financial hardship*

We recognise that family circumstances can change unexpectedly. This scholarship supports families within our IEF community who are committed to their child's education but face temporary or ongoing financial challenges. By retaining these students, we maintain continuity in their educational journey and strengthen our school community.

  1. The applicant must be a bonafide student currently enrolled in any of the IEF Schools.
  2. The student must be in good academic standing (Good to Excellent performance in the previous year) and of good conduct.
  3. The estimated yearly household income of parents or guardian must not exceed 100% of the tuition per annum after considering other primary financial obligations of the family.
3

Parent/Breadwinner Bereavement Scholarship

*Compassionate support during family crisis*

The loss of a family breadwinner can devastate a household both emotionally and financially. This scholarship reflects IEF's commitment to standing with our families during their darkest hours, ensuring that tragedy does not derail a child's educational future. We provide flexible, needs-based support that acknowledges the unique circumstances of each bereaved family.

  1. The student must have been enrolled at IEF School for at least one (1) academic session before the bereavement.
  2. The applicant must provide evidence of compelling need showing that the education of their ward would be affected due to the bereavement.
  3. Scholarship awarded based on need and recommendation from school management.
IEF Students Learning
What We Offer

Scholarship Benefits

Full Scholarship

Complete exemption from tuition fees, development fees, and meal charges.

50% Tuition Scholarship

Fifty percent reduction in tuition fees.

Bereavement Scholarship

Variable support based on extent of need and impact assessment.

Holistic Development

Access to IEF's quality education and holistic development programs.

Application Process

Procedures and Requirements

For New Applicants (Full Scholarship)

  1. The student must sit for and pass the IEF entrance examination.
  2. Complete the approved application form available from your school principal.
  3. Attach all required documents:
    • Recommendation letter from the head teacher in a sealed envelope
    • Evidence of earnings (pay slips and bank statements for 6 months)
    • Personal statement (application letter) from parents/guardian
  4. Submit entrance examination results to the IEF Scholarship Committee.
  5. All applications shall be submitted to the principal who will forward to the IEF Scholarship Committee.

For Current Students (50% Tuition & Bereavement Scholarships)

  1. Complete the approved application form.
  2. Attach the following supporting documents:
    • Evidence of earnings (pay slips and bank statements for 6 months preceding the application)
    • Personal statement (application letter)
    • For Bereavement Scholarship: Death certificate and proof of financial impact
  3. Submit all applications to the principal who will forward to the IEF Scholarship Committee.

Interview Process

After all required documents have been submitted, parents of the students will be invited for an interview by the Scholarship Committee. The interview objectives are:

  • To ascertain the actual need and financial standing of the family
  • To assess family support for IEF's educational philosophy
  • To review the applicant's academic performance

On the interview day, the student will write and present a short piece of writing to justify the scholarship award.

Award Notification

Results will be communicated to applicants through the school's usual means of correspondence. In all cases, a response indicating whether the application was successful will be issued by IEF.

Continued Support

Renewal Process (Annual Review)

  1. Complete the renewal application form.
  2. Attach evidence of earnings (pay slips and bank statements for 6 months).
  3. Include a personal statement by the scholarship beneficiary.
  4. Provide evidence that the student is up to date in payment of school fees (if applicable).
  5. Submit to the Principal who will forward to the IEF Scholarship Committee.
  6. Attend interviews to assess if financial standing has improved and review academic performance.
Key Information

Important Notes

Deadline

All scholarship applications and renewal applications must be submitted on or before May 31st every year.

Review Period

Review of applications and subsequent interviews will take place in June before the end of the academic year.

Withdrawal

The scholarship will be withdrawn if a beneficiary fails and has to repeat a class.

Annual Review

All scholarships are subject to review every academic session.

Fund Availability

Award of scholarship is subject to compliance with procedures and availability of funds.

Approved by: IEF Board of Trustees and IEF Scholarship Committee – February 2020

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