FAQs
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The Church of Pentecost Chairman’s Education Foundation (COPCEF) Scholarship Scheme is a financial aid initiative designed to support brilliant, committed, and financially needy students (or prospective students) pursuing higher education at Pentecost University.
To be eligible for the COPCEF Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
– Demonstrate academic excellence.
– Continuing students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
– Fresh applicants must have a WASSCE aggregate of 20 or better.
– Demonstrate financial need through appropriate documentation.
– Special preference will be given to persons with disabilities and those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
– Demonstrate academic excellence.
– Continuing students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
– Fresh applicants must have a WASSCE aggregate of 20 or better.
– Demonstrate financial need through appropriate documentation.
– Special preference will be given to persons with disabilities and those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
To apply:
– Obtain an application form online through the official website of COPCEF or Pentecost University.
– Complete the form and attach all required documents, including transcripts, result slip(s), proof of financial need, and an endorsement letter from your church leaders.
– Submit your completed application before the deadline
– A completed scholarship application form.
– Academic transcripts or results (WASSCE or equivalent for fresh students, CGPA for continuing students).
– A detailed financial statement from your parent/guardian or proof of financial need.
– An endorsement letter from your church leader (presiding elder, district pastor, etc.) confirming your commitment to the church or depending on your denominational leadership stature.
– Any relevant documents for persons with disabilities or special conditions.
– Academic transcripts or results (WASSCE or equivalent for fresh students, CGPA for continuing students).
– A detailed financial statement from your parent/guardian or proof of financial need.
– An endorsement letter from your church leader (presiding elder, district pastor, etc.) confirming your commitment to the church or depending on your denominational leadership stature.
– Any relevant documents for persons with disabilities or special conditions.
The application deadline will always be given each year as will be displayed at the website.
Please, ensure you submit your application before the deadline, as late submissions will not be considered.
A selection committee will review all applications based on the following criteria:
– Academic excellence.
– Financial need.
– Church involvement and commitment.
– Leadership potential and future contributions to the church and nation.
– Special considerations for persons with disabilities or those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
– Financial need.
– Church involvement and commitment.
– Leadership potential and future contributions to the church and nation.
– Special considerations for persons with disabilities or those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Yes, if only the candidate has gained admission into Pentecost University or is a continuing student of the University.
The scholarship covers four academic years. However, recipients are required to submit an annual report and apply for renewal based on their academic performance and continued financial need.
Yes, but you must disclose any other scholarships or financial aid you are receiving in your application. The selection committee will consider the level of support you are receiving from other sources.
Successful applicants will be notified via email and official letters. Official announcements may also published on the official website of the university.
Scholarship recipients are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. If a student’s academic performance falls below this threshold, they may be counselled and also giving a warning letter. If the issue persists for additional one year, the scholarship may be revoked.
Yes, the scholarship can be terminated for several reasons, including:
– Failure to meet academic requirements.
– Misconduct or disciplinary issues within the church or university.
– Non-compliance with the terms of the scholarship (e.g., failing to submit progress reports).
– Providing false or misleading information during the application process.
– Misconduct or disciplinary issues within the church or university.
– Non-compliance with the terms of the scholarship (e.g., failing to submit progress reports).
– Providing false or misleading information during the application process.
If your scholarship is terminated due to misconduct or failure to meet requirements, you may not be eligible to reapply. However, each case is reviewed individually by the committee on its own merit.
The COPCEF Scholarship is specifically for students enrolled at Pentecost University. If you transfer to another institution, you will no longer be eligible for the scholarship.
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