University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) Scholarship
UIUCares is committed to helping our people in Nigeria and believe that education continues to open doors for our people. Therefore we will be offering 10, 4 year merit scholarships to students who demonstrate a financial need. Click here to apply. 2019 APPLICANTS: Application cycle Dates: May 31, 2019 to August 16, 2019 SPONSORS: We will be raising funds this year to continue this scholarship fund and this year we have set our goal to $10,000 so that we can offer the $1000 scholarship to 10 students! If you would like to donate to the scholarship fund please click here …
Medical Mission Trip with the NHF
Our Medical Mission Trip with the Nigerian Health Care Foundation In July 2017, UIUCares joined the Nigerian Healthcare Foundation Inc. (NHF) in their annual mission trip to Imo State, Nigeria. Mr. Ezedube Eze a nursing home administrator, Ms. Uzoma Uwakah, a nurse, Mrs. Uche Ejedoghaobi, a pharmacist and Dr. Onyinye Igbokwe, a physician were excited to join NHF in their mission trip. During the two-week medical mission we saw over 1500 people – 95% are individuals from remote areas who would never have otherwise received medical attention because it is either inaccessible or costly. Through this program, donated medicines …
International Student Scholarship Fund 2018
This past year, we were able to raise over 10K for the UIUCares International student scholarship. This was made possible by our overly generous sponsors, we would like to say a special thanks to our biggest sponsors, The Gwacham Five Foundation and Moravia Health. Thank you for your continuous support. Here are the following 2018 UIUCares international scholarship recipients: Chizoba Amuchie Adaobi Egwuagu Chinedum Ezeakacha Promie Ezenwajiaku Michael Ogbonna Igwe Emelda Ikeh Ucheoma Nwaozuru Benneth Obitte Chinelo Orji Ezinne Osuji Click here to apply! 2019 APPLICANTS: Application cycle Dates: May 31, 2019 to July 19, 2019 SPONSORS: We will be …
International Student Scholarship Fund 2017
UIUCares is thrilled that we could tackle another one of our key areas, Education. We learned of the struggles that our international students have with paying their full tuition, particularly with the ever-fluctuating value of the Naira. In 2017, we were excited to launch our first UIUCares International Student Scholarship fund. The scholarship was for $1000 and was open to any Igbo student who is enrolled in a US school and has a G.P.A of 3.5 and above. After careful review by the UIUCares Committee we were happy to announce the winners of our first annual UIUCares International Student Scholarship …
Bridge International Academies
This year we are excited to partner with Bridge International Academies in order to sponsor a full year of education for some students! A sponsorship of just $140 covers the academy fees for a Bridge pupil for their entire academic year, as well as a new school uniform! This includes nearly 50 hours of instruction a week for 11 months, textbooks for every subject, fun reading books, practical learning tools, homework books, co-curriculars, and more! Current Recipients Anita Chimanya Obianozie Ibuchim Onyenobi Precious Onwaeze Tobechukwu Onyenobi Mayor Udorji Ezekiel Efejomoh Nancy Udorji Elizabeth Efejomoh Gift Chidileo Nmesomachukwu Udeh …
The Process of Igba Nkwu Nwanyi in Igbo Culture
From time immemorial, the Igbo culture includes outstanding ceremonies that distinguish them from other tribes in Nigeria. Every ceremony has its excitement, beauty, uniqueness, fun and is deeply rooted in the culture. One of the exciting ceremonies that is celebrated greatly in Igbo culture is the Igba nkwu Nwanyi (Bride’s wine carrying). Igba nkwu, formally known as Traditional marriage, is an Igbo customary way of marriage. It is the Igbo traditional marriage rites that a groom performs at the bride’s family home in the presence of her family, extended family and his family as well. It is an affair that …
The Sweet Benefits of Bitterleaf Soup
Growing up as a child my dad would squeeze bitter leaf in water and serve it as a drink to me and my siblings which we found very awful without knowing its sweet benefits. Bitter leaf is one of the widely used cooking vegetables in Nigeria known as onugbu by the Igbo’s and scientifically called Vernonia Amygdalina. Apart from its culinary purposes, this herb is being adopted by few health professionals due to its therapeutic value and curative potency. The vegetable can be prepared by: Simply rubbing it in between your palms and squeezing the juice out of it. Cooking …
Naija Don(‘t) Fail
By now, I’m sure you’ve heard the maxim, “If you’re Nigerian, there are only 4 career options: doctor, lawyer, engineer, or failure.” If you’re a lawyer or an engineer, that sentence is likely the first time you’ve ever placed 2nd or 3rd in anything. If you’re like me, then clap for yourself. You are one of the millions of young Nigerians who have failed.Make no mistake about it. Medicine, law, & engineering are foundational professions in any society. If you’re fortunate enough to train and gain footing in one of these professions, you will almost certainly enjoy career stability and …
