The Grooming Centre University Grant Scheme for 2022/2023 session is out for all undergraduate and postgraduate students in Nigeria.
The submission of entries for the university grant opens on the 18th of June 2022 and closes on 30th September 2022.
The Governing Council and Management of Grooming People for Better Livelihood Centre (Grooming Centre), a leading Microfinance Institution in Nigeria, are pleased to announce the 2022 Grooming Centre University Grant Scheme. The aim of the scheme, which is the third in the series, is to catalyze research and knowledge development in the areas of microfinance, rural development, inclusive finance, social enterprise, MSME and women in development.
The 2022 University Grant will be awarded to 100 undergraduate and 50 postgraduate students whose research study covers any of such areas as financial inclusion, microfinance, rural development, social enterprise, MSMEs, technological development, women in development, or any other research that is aimed at lifting people out of poverty.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be either a student at the undergraduate or postgraduate level in a Nigerian tertiary institution whose research study covers any of such areas as financial inclusion, microfinance, rural development, social enterprise, MSMEs, technological development, women in development or any other research that is aimed at lifting people out of poverty.
- The applicant must be a student at a NUC/ NBTE approved Nigeria university or polytechnic.
- The applicant must submit a written and signed recommendation from his/her project supervisor.
Research Area And Competency
- The focus of the research study must be relevant to the Nigerian context, practical, innovative and should be capable of promoting any of the above areas of interest, in the Nigerian space.
- The research must show a high level of originality, imaginative thought, and be data inclusive. (There are no age, gender, religious or ethnic barriers to application).
All applicants who are ready to get funding for your research, impact and innovation in the areas of microfinance, rural development, inclusive finance, social enterprise, MSME and women in development should apply here
The applicant must submit a research concept of between 10-15 pages which will include an introduction, literature review, research methodology including references and a page of the candidate’s personal profile. The candidate will also submit a final soft copy of the research project on completion of the study. (See Abstract for Guide).
