March 14, 2009 Meeting Minutes - EVI Monthly Meeting

Minute Written by: Dr. Sunday O. Abraham

Attendees: Dr. Joseph Akomodi, Mr. Abdullahi Bello, Mr. Abraham Okomanyi and Dr. Sunday Okomanyi Abraham.

Chairman’s Opening Remark
The President thanked everyone for finding the time to attend the meeting and asked that the meeting be started.

2009 EVI Scholarship Awards – Posting Ad in Schools.
The 2009 scholarship awards will be extended to four successful applicants (two females and two males). The scholarship awards are open to both secondary school graduated and those already pursuing graduate studies in Nigerian institutions and universities. Effort is underway to ensure that Ads are posted in schools and institutions.

Celebrating Ebiravonya International 5th Anniversary
Celebration of this event may be performed via global video/teleconference and the scholarship award ceremony may be used as an occasion for this celebration as well.

Financing EVI’s 2009 Avtivities
Despite the financial crunches, EVI executive members are confident they will be able to raise the required fund for its activities in 2009. Discussion is on-going on further reinforcing EVI’s base at home and providing a financial backing as well.

Meeting AdjournedThe President thanked all the participants for the good discussion and adjourned the meeting.

Ebira Vonya International - EVI Scholarship Program 2009

EVI Scholarship Program
EVI, the abbreviation for Ebira Vonya International, was created in April of 2004. Its headquarter is located in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. The members of EVI are citizens of Ebiraland-Nigeria, and the world at large. Our members reside all over the world.
The organization, a non-political movement, was established for the benevolent and charitable purposes of promoting and developing the unity, social, economical, justice, peace, moral, educational, cultural and general welfare of all Ebira people and community all over the world by maintaining their social and organising, supporting and promoting mutual help and succour to those of them who are in need.
The motto of this organization is "AVUVOBE" which means let us join hands together in unity for the uplifting of the Ebiras. Our goals are:
To promote unity and achieve lasting peace among Ebira People .
To educate, and ensure good quality of life in Ebiraland, Nigeria at large and the rest of the third World Countries.
To leverage the potentials of individual members to create a formidable force for positive change in Ebiraland.
In 2008 EVI introduced scholarship program for students pursuing University education in Nigeria. This program will be an on-going yearly program geared toward promoting academic excellence amongst Ebira youths.

2009 EVI Scholarship Program


Outline of EVI Scholarship Program
For 2009 University Students
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Scholarship will be provided every year. It will be a one-time assistance to Ebira students starting university education in Nigeria.

WHO IS QUALIFIED?
Students (one male and one female) with excellent academic standing, who are pursing further education in one of the Universities in Nigeria.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Good WAEC Results
Record of last three years of academic achievements
Record of good conduct
Essay on “Impact of ethnic Divides on the lives of Ebira People”.
HOW TO APPLY?
Visit EVI website (http://www.ebiravonyainternational.org/) on guidance on submitting application. Application must be received not later than May 30, 2009
HOW AND WHEN WILL I KNOW IF I AM SUCCESSFUL?
It will take one month approximately to review applications. Names of successful candidates will be published through the colleges. Fund will only be provided once admission is confirmed.


EVI Scholarship Program


Application Deadline

Application must be received before May 30, 2009

Topic of Essay

A three-page essay shall be written on “How to Bring Unity to Ebiraland”.

How to Apply
Visit EVI website (http://www.ebiravonyainternational.org/) on guidelines for