Apply to be a Fellow

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Please find eligibility requirements for the fellowship here

To apply to become a Josephine Kponee Fellow, please fill out the Josephine Kponee Fellowship Application Form. Additionally, please send together the form and the following documents to kponeeshoveinfoundation@gmail.com:

  1. Essay 1, Maximum length 1000 words: describe your motivations for pursuing your area of study, reasons for applying for the fellowship award, and career plans upon graduating.
  2. Essay 2, Maximum length 1000 words: Tell us about your experiences as an Ogoni indigene and how the Ogoni struggle has informed and shaped who you are and your experiences.
  3. Official scanned transcripts (JAMB score for those beginning their first year, university transcripts for continuing undergraduates) from their current institution.
  4. Resume/curriculum vitae
  5. Two professional letters of recommendation from your teachers.  Letters of Recommendations must be sent by the recommender directly to kponeeshoveinfoundation@gmail.com

The foundation uses the following criteria in awarding its scholarships:

  • Need, especially in cases where the candidate would be unable to pursue education absent support.
  • Demonstrated academic ability, as by standardized test scores, previous accomplishments, and recommendations.
  • Leadership and commitment to the uplifting of the Ogoni people, the Nigerian nation, and the African continent.

The top applicants from each cycle will be designated “finalists” and will participate in an interview with the organization founders. The award recipient, selected from the top finalists, will be notified by the end of each year, and must have an in-person interview in Port Harcourt with the Chief Operating Officer to receive stipend and tuition support. Additionally, she must have her school ID card, local government identification letter, and tuition statement verified by the Chief Operating Officer to receive tuition support. She will begin to receive stipend and tuition support from the program in the beginning of each academic year.