Young Women's Scholarship Program, Peace Corps Nigeria Alumni Foundation, 2017

Young Women's Scholarship Program, Peace Corps Nigeria Alumni Foundation, 2017 is open to female undergraduate Nigerian students.

Eligibility criteria:

• The scholarship is open to female students of Nigerian heritage.
• The candidate is expected to have an international student visa (F1).
• Applicants of Young Women's Scholarship Program, Peace Corps Nigeria Alumni Foundation, 2017 should commence their junior or senior year at the university in the fall of 2017.
• Should be enrolled as a full-time student at a participating institution.
• GPA of the student should be at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• The financial need of the student is taken into consideration and the student should provide a documented need for financial assistance.
• A candidate can apply for the scholarship if she is planning to commence her studies in selected universities.

Selected universities include:

• University of the District of Columbia
• Prince Georges Community College
• Baltimore City Community College
• Community College of Baltimore County
• Morgan State University
• Coppin State University
• Bowie State University
• Montgomery College
• University of Maryland
• University of Maryland Baltimore County
• Towson University
• College of Southern Maryland
• George Mason University
• Northern Virginia Community College

Documents required:

• The candidates applying for Young Women's Scholarship Program, Peace Corps Nigeria Alumni Foundation, 2017 are asked to submit three essays with a maximum of the 150-200 words.
• Documentation for the financial need should also be submitted.
• A copy of the international student visa.
• Letter of recommendation from a faculty member and from someone outside the educational institution.