We serve bright but indigent students in developing countries who are seeking post baccalaureate studies. The award typically goes to recent college graduates.
We award GRE/GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS scholarships and cover up to four school application fees. This averages about $1,000 per student. Coming up with a thousand US dollars is a steep hill to climb for many students in a developing country.
We also mentor the scholarship recipients and guide them throughout the graduate school application process and beyond. We coach them on how to ace the requisite exams, help edit their application essays such as the Statement of Purpose and Personal History (or Diversity) Statement, guide their school selection process, prepare them for visa interviews, and on how to succeed in graduate school and beyond. Winners of the MT Scholarships get access to a network of world-class professionals that serve as both mentors and role models.
About Michael Taiwo
When the Michael Taiwo Annual scholarship was advertised on October 1 st , 2019, between 100 and 150 applications were expected. Instead, in just a week, over 1,000 applications were received. This is even more remarkable given that no amount was spent on advertising: the announcement was shared by people on social media, WhatsApp groups and word of mouth. The applications came from all six geopolitical zones in Nigeria, so the desire for graduate studies in the US and Canada has a national spread…. read more… read more… continue reading
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Michael Taiwo Scholarship Program
Aim and Benefits of Michael Taiwo Scholarship Program
- Mentoring by world-class professionals.
- Depending on individual needs, payment can be for: One standard exam (e.g. GRE, GMAT, MCAT, or LSAT); One English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL or IELTS); Application fees for up to six schools and; Additional score reports to schools.
Requirements for Michael Taiwo Scholarship Program Qualification
- The scholarship award is open to ALL recent graduates from a university, regardless of their course of study. Also, final year students are eligible to apply.
- Ideal candidates have a minimum CGPA of 4.0 in a 5-point system (or equivalent CGPA if not based on a 5-point scale) or, in the case of final year students, have such CGPA as at end of the penultimate year. That said, an application is considered holistically and hence, all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Feel free to check out the profiles of previous winners here.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Michael Taiwo Scholarship Program
The scholarship committee uses several factors in screening the initial application. The goal is to select a diverse, service-oriented group of so-called MT Scholars who have the best chance of thriving through the rigors of a graduate program. The process is not unlike what graduate school admissions committees use in selecting the composition of an incoming class.
We look for academically strong students who are financially incapable of covering the cost of graduate school applications. We also look for candidates who have shown initiative or drive that they can withstand the challenges of living abroad in a rigorous graduate curriculum. We strive for geographic and gender diversity: so females and those from underrepresented regions are particularly encouraged to apply.
Documents Required for Application
- Complete application form
- Academic transcripts
- Personal statement (Essay)
- Academic CV
- Letters of recommendation
Application Deadline
June 29, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Michael Taiwo on form.jotform.com to apply
- Application form will open for submissions on June 15, 2024 at 12:00 PM GMT and close on June 29, 2024 at 12:00 PM GMT.
- Instructions on how to fill out this year’s application form can be found here.
For more details, visit Michael Taiwo website
