• Must be an active member of a local Cherubim and Seraphim, St. Mary’s Church District. Status must be confirmed by the local Church leader.

• Must have finished high school and gained admission to an institution of higher learning in a Nigerian school or must already be in an institution of higher learning in a Nigerian school. The school may be a technical college, Polytechnic, or University. 

• Applicants for the award must have demonstrated financial need. Financial need will be self-reported by the student and confirmed by the local church leader. (Local church leader’s signature on the student’s application will be accepted as confirmation of student’s claim).

• Applicants for the scholarship will be expected to write and submit an essay on a topic to be decided by the Foundation. 

• Cannot be a sibling of a prior scholarship winner.

• Previous beneficiaries are not eligible

• Members of the Orepo family are not eligible

 

Interested applicants should contact the sole administrator of the C&S St. Mary’s Church District through their local church leader for application.

 

Applications will open from August 15 to October 17, 2025.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome in November 2025.

Award will be announced and presented to coincide with the yearly memorial service for Late Mama St. Mary, Sp/M/I (Dr.) Adeline Omolade Orepo (JP) in December 7, 2025.