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4/21/2018 The Africa-America Institutehttp://www.aaionline.org/covenant-university-selected-as-a-partner-for-jim-ovia-foundation-leaders-scholarship/ 1/6Search …  SearchCovenant University Selected as a Partner for JimOvia Foundation Leaders ScholarshipAPRIL 18 2018New York – April 18 –  The Africa America Institute (AAI) todayannounced the selection of Covenant University as the second partnerinstitution for the Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship. BothCovenant University in Nigeria and Ashesi University in Ghana werechosen by the executive leadership of the Jim Ovia Foundation. Quali ed African students from under-resourced communities willreceive full tuition to cover their undergraduate degree, accommodation,mentoring support, books, and student travel. Applications for thescholarship are now being accepted through the general admission linkat Covenant University.  http://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/Mr. Jim Ovia, the Founder and Chairman of the Jim Ovia Foundation,announced the establishment of The Jim Ovia Foundation LeadersScholarship in partnership with the Africa-America Institute (AAI) at the33rd Annual AAI Awards Gala, in September of 2017 during the UnitedNations General Assembly.4/21/2018 The Africa-America Institutehttp://www.aaionline.org/covenant-university-selected-as-a-partner-for-jim-ovia-foundation-leaders-scholarship/ 2/6Mr. Ovia commented that, “I am very pleased that Covenant Universityhas been selected as the AAI representative university in Nigeria.  Theopportunity being offered these superb young students is ultimatelydesigned to be a transformative moment in their lives. I am impressedby their commitment to their academics and the betterment ofthemselves and their communities.”Ko  Appenteng, President and CEO of AAI, welcomed the selection ofCovenant University and stated that “this generous gift from the JimOvia Foundation provides opportunities for more students to attain theirHigher Education goals and we are thrilled to partner with CovenantUniversity and Ashesi University for their holistic approach to academicsuccess.”Covenant University was selected based on its strong academicperformance and commitment to mentoring and supporting thescholars during their studies at the institution. Founded in 2001,Covenant University was created on a Christian mission ethos andcommitted to pioneering excellence at the cutting edge of learning. Theyare driven by the compelling vision of raising a new generation ofleaders on the platform of a holistic, human development and integratedlearning curriculum, to raise young men and women who will go out tocontribute towards the development of the continent. In 2016, CovenantUniversity ranked  rst among Nigerian Universities (both private andpublic) with the most employable graduates, at 90% employability rate.   According to Covenant University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AAA. Atayero,“the scholarship grant is remarkable because the partnership attests tothe University’s commitment to excellence in research and leadership.Moreso, noting AAI’s precedence in strengthening human capacity andpromoting development on the African continent for over 60 years,Covenant University is proud to be a liated with AAI and the Jim OviaFoundation Leaders Scholarship Fund.”The application process is currently open. To  nd out more informationon how to apply, please visit the following link at www.aaionline.org 4/21/2018 The Africa-America Institutehttp://www.aaionline.org/covenant-university-selected-as-a-partner-for-jim-ovia-foundation-leaders-scholarship/ 3/6For more information: contact Chantal Uwizera, Director of GlobalPrograms, –cuwizera@aaionline.org | +1 212 949-5666About the Jim Ovia FoundationFounded in 2004, the Jim Ovia Foundation is committed to investing inNigerian youths’ unlimited and untapped potential as the key to theirsocioeconomic growth to enhance the standard of living of the societyand increase human e ciency. Through its various programmes, theJim Ovia Foundation aims to equip the youths by increasing theirknowledge base and skills with education and InformationCommunication Technology (ICT). To date, the Jim Ovia Foundation hassupported over 1,500 college students and entrepreneurs with over 500million Naira in educational and entrepreneurial grants.www.jimoviafoundation.orgAbout Covenant UniversityCovenant University is a growing, dynamic vision-birthed, vision drivenUniversity, founded on a Christian mission ethos and committed topioneering excellence at the cutting edge of learning. We are driven bythe compelling vision of raising a new generation of Leaders for theAfrican Continent on the platform of a Holistic, Human Developmentand integrated learning curriculum, in order to raise Total Men who willgo out to develop their world. Our Core-Values of Spirituality, PossibilityMentality, Capacity Building, Integrity, Responsibility, Diligence andSacri ce are what de nes our commitment to excellence.http://covenantuniversity.edu.ng/About the Africa-America InstituteAAI is the premiere US international organization dedicated toincreasing educational opportunity for young Africans and improvingglobal understanding of Africa. Since our founding in 1953, we haveremained committed to promoting enlightened engagement betweenAfrica and America through education, training and dialogue. Wecurrently boast over 15,000 alumni leaders in public, private and non-governmental sectors throughout Africa and the African diaspora. Tolearn more, visit aaionline.org. 4/21/2018 The Africa-America Institutehttp://www.aaionline.org/covenant-university-selected-as-a-partner-for-jim-ovia-foundation-leaders-scholarship/ 4/6LATEST NEWSAPRIL 18 2018Covenant University Selected as a Partner for Jim OviaFoundation Leaders Scholarship4/21/2018 The Africa-America Institutehttp://www.aaionline.org/covenant-university-selected-as-a-partner-for-jim-ovia-foundation-leaders-scholarship/ 5/6APRIL 11 2018The Africa-America Institute Announces Partnership withEmpatico to Bring Free Digital Learning Tool to Ghana andNigeriaMARCH 1 2018NAACP and AAI Announce Alliance4/21/2018 The Africa-America Institutehttp://www.aaionline.org/covenant-university-selected-as-a-partner-for-jim-ovia-foundation-leaders-scholarship/ 6/6HomeWho We AreWhat We DoLegacyConveningNewsContactSupport AAIFinancialsFacebookTwitterLinkedInRSS FeedInstagram

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