The Olashore International School Association (OISA) Foundation has expanded the scope of its yearly scholarship at Olashore International School and Iloko Model College, Iloko- Ijesha, Osun State, to cover brilliant but indigent students from across the çountry.
Previously, the scholarship scheme was for students from Iloko-Ijesha community before extending to cover people from Oriade Local Government Area and then the entire people of Osun State.
A member of the Board of Trustees of the foundation, Prince Abimbola Olashore, stated this on Tuesday in Lagos, at a news conference to highlight activities marking the 10th memorial anniversary of Oba Oladele Olashore, the late Owaloko of Iloko-Ijesha and founder of Olashore International School.
Prince Olashore said the objective of expanding the scholarship award to cover the country is to equip many more brilliant students from less privileged homes with the right knowledge and skills to achieve their dreams.
He said no fewer than 20 indigent students were expected to enjoy the scholarship at schools yearly.
He said the foundation, which is being run independently of Olashore International School, is also helping adolescent students across Nigeria in mental wellness to keep them mentally and emotionally fit to maximise their potential fully as they journey in their academic pursuits.
He said the foundation believes strongly that children with solid educational backgrounds and in good state of mental wellness have better chances of growing up to become responsible adults that will contribute meaningfully to nation-building.
“That is why OISA is investing hugely on children from the less privileged homes to access quality academic, moral and extra-curricula training in standard schools just like their peers from wealthy and financially average homes,” he said.
He noted that up to six previous beneficiaries of the scholarship had graduated from the school and were in higher institutions undergoing various courses.
On the 10th Memorial Anniversary of Oba Olashore, Prince Olashore said a church thanksgiving service would be held in honour of the late monarch this Saturday in Iloko-Ijesha.
This would be followed by a lecture with the theme “Leadership and service” on Monday, June 20 in Lagos, which would be delivered by the Chairman of Fate Foundation, Mr Fola Adeola, while Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the Sarkin Sudan of Wurno, Ambassador Shehu Malami would be the keynote speaker and the chairman of the occasion.
Prince Olashore said the foundation was committed to the ideals of their late father to impact society positively.