Chairman- Dr. Chris Bassey
In keeping with its commitment of investing in our youths as our future leaders, the EfikUSA established a scholarship program to recognize and reward Efik youth who are enrolled in a college or university. The Scholarship awards are funded through EfikUSA fundraisers and donations by members of the association. Recipients are honored at the Annual National Convention Dinner and Fundraising Gala night.
To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program in an accredited college/university in the United States of America. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of their academic record, demonstrated leadership qualities, participation in community activities, honors, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and financial need.
Scholarship Committee
Chief (Dr.) Chris Effiong
Dr. Felicia Bassey-Akamune
Dr. Rosy Rowan
Chief Eyo Inyang
Mr. Tony Henshaw
Mr. Etim Effiong
Prof. Chris Bassey (Chair)
Congratulations to our EfikUSA Scholarships Recipients
2023-2024
Name | Field of Study | University Attending |
---|---|---|
Kristin D Agwale | Information Science & Technology | Temple University, Philadelphia, |
Uwem Gabriel Akwang | Dentistry (BDS) | University of Calabar, Calabar |
Dorcas Bassey Etim | Geology | University of Calabar, Calabar |
Henry Bassey Goncalves | Information Systems | Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland |
Mary-Pearl Ekefre | Banking & Finance | Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo |
Davina Ekefre | Journalism & Mass Communication | Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo |
Emmanuela Effiong Okon | Medicine & Surgery (MBBS) | University of Calabar, Calabar |
Maurice Oyo Ita | Computer Science | University of Calabar, Calabar |
Victor Effiom Bassey | Dentistry (BDS) | University of Calabar, Calabar |
Cecilia Oyo Ita | Linguistic & Communication Studies | University of Calabar, Calabar |
2022-2023
Mr. Henry B. Goncalves
Mr. Daniel Izevbigie
Ms. Julie Akindemowo
Uwem Akwang
Dorcas Bassey Etim
2021-2022
Mr. Henry Goncalves
Ms. Kristin D. Agwale
2018-2019
Mr. Emmanuel E. Ukot
Mr. Derek E. Henshaw
2017-2018
Mr. Matthew Izevbigie
2016-2017
Mr. Victor Bassey
Ms. LizAnn Robinson
2014-2015
Mr. Nicholas Archibong
Mr. Maurice Eyo, Jr
Ms. Ruth Ekpo
Eme Henshaw
Ms. Chelsea Henshaw
Jacqueline Onela
Mr. Christopher Oyobio, Jr
Ms. LizAnn Robinson
United Negro College Fund (UNCF) – general scholarship to be executed under the name of The Efik National Association USA, Inc
2012-2013
Mr. Victor Effiong (Dallas)
Ms. Lizann Robinson (New York)
Ms. Cassandra Onela (DC)
Ms. Jackline Ngang (Reno)
Mr. Richard Awojoodu (DC)
Mr. Christopher Oyobio (DC)
Mr. Nicholas Archibong (Dallas)
Mr Eric Rios
Ms. Elizabeth Schmer_Feld
—————————————————