Since its registration in June 2017, the Ihe Development Initiative (IDI) has stayed true to its mission of investing in human capital through education. Over the past eight years, IDI has consistently supported the educational growth of Ihe indigenes — from primary and secondary school awards to postgraduate scholarships that help graduates reach new academic heights.
One of the flagship interventions is the IDI Master’s Degree Scholarship, now in its eighth year. This programme was created to ensure that the brightest and most determined Ihe indigenes have access to advanced education, regardless of financial barriers.
About the Scholarship
Each year, IDI invites applications from qualified candidates pursuing admission into public universities in Nigeria for Master’s degree programmes.
Award Value:
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Successful applicants receive a one-off grant of ₦300,000 (Three Hundred Thousand Naira) to support tuition and related study costs.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Be an indigene of Ihe.
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Be resident in Nigeria.
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Be under 45 years of age.
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Hold a PGD or Bachelor’s degree (not below Second Class).
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Be mentally sound and medically fit.
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Have no criminal record.
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Demonstrate the capacity to meet the research demands of postgraduate study.
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Not already be pursuing a Master’s degree.
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Attach O’Level and Bachelor’s degree certificates (or statement of result).
Applications Now Open
📢 Applications for the 2025 edition of the IDI Master’s Degree Scholarship are officially open! IDI encourages all eligible candidates to seize this opportunity and take the next bold step in their academic journey.
A Legacy of Educational Impact
For nearly a decade, IDI has shown that when a community invests in education, it invests in its future. By funding Master’s degree studies, IDI is not just providing financial aid — it is empowering Ihe indigenes to become thought leaders, innovators, and agents of positive change in Nigeria and beyond.