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Your journey to international quality education starts here. We provide you with the resources to enable you fulfil your dream of abroad education. We take the scholarship further by providing mentorship, guidance and networks that will help you succeed.
Join our scholars today, apply for iSI scholarship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bachelor degree graduates with a minimum of second class upper division
You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging the receipt of your application.
Yes, you should upload your NYSC call-up letter. NYSC Certificate/Call-Up Letter is not
required at the time of application but will be requested if you are selected.
No, there is no payment required. The i-Scholar Initiative(iSI) Scholarship application
is FREE
Yes, you can select your proposed program-related standardized test plus TOEFL
You will need two references.
Academic Reference: From your University Lecturer/Supervisor who has excellent
knowledge of your academic ability
Professional reference: From your employer, work supervisor or mentor who can attest
to your good character.
NB: The same person cannot write both references
You will receive an email when your referees submit the reference
No, your referees will need to paste/type into the online reference form
Yes, references can be changed after submission but only on the condition that the initial reference provided has not filled the reference form.
Your reference should be submitted latest on the reference deadline day.
Scholarship to cover your standardized test(s) and a predetermined number of
admission application fees. Other benefits include an end to end mentoring and access
to professional networking opportunities.
No, you can save your application and resume later.
Yes. We recommend you use Chrome browser
No, but it is required as a means of identification by the Examination bodies (e.g. ETS) to
write your exams.
Yes. HND with distinction
Yes, you can.
Yes, but it is recommended to provide one academic and one professional reference.
Your study plan should outline your preparation strategy for excelling in the required exams, if selected. It must also include the specific timeline for taking the exams and applying to foreign graduate programs.
Your study plan should reflect the requirements of the programs you are applying for.
The test consists of 20 general aptitude questions to be completed within 30 minutes.
No, the test only qualifies you to proceed with the scholarship application.
Currently the scholarship is targeted towards Africans residing in Africa.
No, these costs are not covered by iSI.
It depends on your specific circumstances. If you have not taken the exams and your graduate program does not require the exams, we can look for ways to support. However, this is on a case-by-case basis.
Yes, you are eligible to apply.
No, the application is completely free.
No, IELTS support is not provided.
iSI does not currently offer mentorship separately. However, if/when a mentorship program is introduced, the public will be notified.
No, iSI does not specifically sponsor MSc or PhD programs. iSi sponsors the exams and provides end-to-end mentorship from graduate school applications through graduation.
The number of schools covered depends on the applicant, but there is a stipulated financial limit.
You can submit a student copy signed by your Head of Department (HOD) and upload the official transcript once you secure the scholarship.
No, you are not eligible to apply.
No, tests must be taken according to the examination study plan within the same application year.
No, the MSc certificate is not required for application.
An official email is preferred, but a regular email can be accepted if necessary.
