Chukwudi Ogbueche Memorial ERPPAN Award
A yearly award honoring Chukwudi Ogbueche's legacy and supporting excellence in gerontological and geriatric physiotherapy.
Chukwudi Ogbueche Memorial ERPPAN Award
Mr. Ogbueche was an active member of our network until his passing. Our board of directors, executive officers, and network members have decided to honor his legacy by establishing a yearly award for the top student in the gerontological/geriatric physiotherapy course in the Department of Medical Rehabilitation at Nnamdi Azikiwe University - his alma mater. The award is valued at ₦100,000.
Eligibility
Top student in the gerontological/geriatric physiotherapy course in the Department of Medical Rehabilitation at Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
Award Value
₦100,000.
Award Period
Yearly award honoring the legacy of Chukwudi Ogbueche.
Latest award holders
Previous award holders
| Year | Recipient | Institution | Research Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019/20 | Ekigbo Chisom Cassandra Details on website | [Institution] [Country] | [Research area] |
| 2018/19 | Michael Ibekaku Now: PhD Candidate, Dalhousie University | [Institution at time of award] Nigeria / Canada | Dementia & Physical Activity |
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This scholarship was established in 2018 by Emerging Researchers & Professionals in Ageing-African Network (ERPAAN). The fund is provided by generous donations by ERPAAN members. This scholarship aims to stimulate problem identifying and solving approach for final year undergraduate student projects in Nigerian Universities. Eligible applicants must be final year students willing to conduct independent research among older adults.
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