DJCares, the CSR vehicle of Digital Jewels, a specialized Information Value Chain and Capacity Building Firm, has instituted a Scholarship scheme of N200,000 to support the cause of promising but indigent students pursuing an IT profession. As part of the DJ Cares scheme for the year, a part scholarship will be awarded towards reducing the number of promising students who may otherwise have dropped out of School for lack of funds and encouraging them to excel.
Eligibility Criteria for Digital Jewels Africa Scholarship Program Application form for 2024
To be eligible for the scholarship award selection, candidates must ensure they meet all criteria’s as stated below
- IT related course of study. Specifically, Computer Science (single or combined degree), Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- GPA of at least 3.75/5 each semester since university enrollment.
- Must not be more than 23 years by Oct. of the application year
- Must have spent at least 2yrs in university
- Must have English language proficiency (oral & written).
- Must produce two (2) credible references, 1 of which must be a reference from your current institution e.g H.O.D, Dean e.t.c
Application Process
Students who meet eligibility criteria would write and submit an essay not more than 500 words on the topic below.
- Emerging threats and mitigation strategies around cybersecurity in the AI era.
Submission Requirement
Students who have successfully written their essay will continue the application process by clicking the “Apply” button below to enable them fill in their data and upload essay.
Note: file must be in pdf format.
If you meet all requirement as above kindly click the link below to continue application
Terms & Conditions
- Amount available & tenor is fixed.
Only 1 person/family will benefit over a 5yr period. - Relations/wards of Digital Jewels staff or partner/associated companies are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must NOT currently be a beneficiary of any other scholarship scheme.
- Quarterly feedback to be sought from HOD.
- Scholarship may be withdrawn where academic performance, attitude & value system fall below stipulated expectation after selection/award.
