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The DFW Branch of the GreatIfe Alumni Association is happy to provide annual scholarships to the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria students.

Scholarship Applicant Eligibility and Information

1. Applicants must be enrolled and on track to complete and obtain a Bachelor's degree from the University

2. Applicants must be in good academic standing (no less than a 3.0 overall grade-point average on a 5.0 scale)

3. Applicants must have completed and passed all registered 100 Level courses

4. The scholarship amount may vary from year to year and will be disbursed at the beginning of the fall semester

5. The Association reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship award if the requirements stipulated above are not met or the participants' character comes under question

6. The Association reserves the right to withhold the scholarship in any given year if a suitable candidate is not identified

7. All submitted documents remain the property of the association


How to Apply

  • Complete the Application form below on or before December 31st, 2024
  • All required fields on the form must be filled in
  • The email address provided on the form must be the active University assigned email address. This will be used for all communication
  • Once your application is received, the scholarship committee will review applications and reach out with a decision

If you have questions about the scholarship, send your enquiries to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


Thank you for your interest in the Great Ife Alumni Association DFW Scholarship. Please use this form to submit your application information. All fields and attachments are required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please refer to and conform with the How To Apply Section. Any application that fails to conform to these application rules will be automatically rejected.

Please type your first name.

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Only University assigned valid email address is allowed. This will be used in communicating with you.

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Thank you for your interest in the Great Ife Alumni Association DFW Scholarship. Please use this form to submit your application information. All fields and attachments are required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please refer to and conform with the How To Apply Section. Any application that fails to conform to these application rules will be automatically rejected.

Please type your first name.

Please type your last name.

Please select your gender.

Only University assigned valid email address is allowed. This will be used in communicating with you.

Invalid Input

Only a valid phone number is allowed. This will be used in communicating with you.

Please enter your Current GPA in decimals.

Current GPA (In Decimals)

Please type your program of study (Course)

Type your Department

Select your Faculty

Select your anticipated year of graduation

Select your enrollment acknowledgement option

Select award publicity acknowledgement option

Upload a current, up-to-date resume or C.V.

Upload a current passport-sized photograph (taken in the last 6 months)

Upload a two-page statement highlighting your career goals and how the scholarship and the degree program can help you achieve them

Great Ife Alumni Association, DFW Branch is blessed to have very capable hands at the helm of affairs. Our Executive members are seasoned individuals and professionals in their own right who work tirelessly to pilot the ship of the association in the right direction, while having much fun along the way.

Our Current Executive Members Are:


Mr. Ibidolapo Ajayi - President Mrs. Oriyomi Nwokeji - Vice President Mr. Ayokunle Kolawole - Public Relations Officer Mr. Seyi Adeyemo - Financial Secretary
Bio Bio Bio Bio
  • Graduated:1987 (Economics)
  • Occupation: Agile Scrum Master | Project Manager | Filmmaker
  • Lives in: Plano, Texas
  • Marital Status: Married to Kemi Ajayi with 5 children. Have 2 dogs, 1 cat
  • Hobbies: Loves to read, travel, network, watch movies, listen to music and support favorite sports teams; Arsenal, Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia Eagles.
  • Member since: 2004, Leadership Award for contributions to the 2006 Great Ife International Reunion Planning Committee
  • Graduated:1988 (Law)
  • Occupation: Compliance Attorney, a realtor and a life insurance agent
  • Lives in: Prosper, Texas
  • Marital Status: Married with 3 boys, two of which are in college
  • Hobbies: Enjoys reading mystery novels, cycling and traveling
  • Member since: 2023, Events Planning Committee member
  • Graduated: 1999/2000 (Quantity Surveying)
  • Occupation: Senior Business Analyst with Citi Group
  • Lives in: Celina, Texas
  • Marital Status: Married with 3 kids
  • Hobbies: Loves reading, traveling, cooking, tennis
  • Member since: 2024
  • Graduated: 2000 (Engineering Physics)
  • Occupation: Owns and Operates Real Property Management Ideal – Dallas
  • Lives in: Frisco, Texas
  • Marital Status: Married to Busayo Seyi-Adeyemo for since 2005, Blessed with 3 Kids
  • Hobbies: Loves reading Business & investment literatures , Traveling, watching movies, listening to music and Analyzing /solving problems.
  • Member since: 2023
Mrs. Vera Edebiri - Welfare Secretary Mr. Emmanuel Mordi - General Secretary Mrs. Titi Salaam - Assistant Secretary
Bio Bio Bio
  • Graduated: 1985 (Pharmacy)
  • Occupation: Independent pharmacist and Owner, Courage Pharmacy, Plano, Texas
  • Lives in: Plano, Texas
  • Marital Status: Married to Dr. Amahuaro Edebiri for over 36 years and counting.
    Blessed with 3 men and 2 grandchildren
  • Hobbies: Loves reading, traveling, shopping, gardening and cooking
  • Member since: 2011
  • Graduated: 1987 (B.Sc Statistics); AA Computer Science (Bellevue College, Washington)
  • Occupation: Sr. Data Architect, Comtek Group LLC, Richardson, TX;
    Sr. Principal, Mordi Software LLC, Plano, TX
  • Lives in: Plano, Texas
  • Marital Status:Married to Carol Mordi for 33yrs and blessed with 7 children and 3 grandchildren
  • Hobbies: Loves farming, raising dobermans, goats and lots of sunshine
  • Member since: 2018, Editor-in-Chief, The Citadel, member Campus Liaison Committee
  • Graduated: 2001 (History/English)
  • Occupation: Administrator: Cordial care Home Health Services Inc.
  • Lives in: Frisco, TX
  • Marital Status: Married with two children
  • Hobbies: Loves to work out at the gym, traveling, reading and hanging out with friends
  • Member since: 2007




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