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FEMALE SCHOLARS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR FEMALE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

LOCATION: Nigeria

Female Scholars Foundation is a non-profit organization established to provide university sponsorship, guidance, and mentorship to young women in rural communities. The goal is to equip them with the skills and opportunities they need to thrive in modern society and pursue reputable professional careers worldwide.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

Must be a female student not over the age of 20.

Must have graduated from a public secondary school.

Must have gained admission into a public university.

Must have a minimum JAMB score of 240 for the year 2026.

Must possess at least five distinctions (A1–B3) in WAEC or NECO.

BENEFIT:

Scholarship: The female scholars are provided full scholarship covering tuition, books, and living expenses throughout university.

Mentorship: Each female scholar is assigned a mentor who is an industry expert in their chosen career field to support them with career guidance.

Internship: The female scholars are provided international and regional internship opportunities through our network.

Coaching: The female scholars are supported to develop interpersonal and leadership skills through private coaching, webinars, and group retreats.

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AJESOLA SOLARIN MAJEKODUNMI FOUNDATION WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 15th September, 2026.

LOCATION: Nigeria

The ASMAF Scholarship Award is need-based financial aid for which the student and family’s financial situation is a primary factor in determining recipients. Besides the student’s and family’s financial situation, the awardees must be promising students with superior academic ability.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the ASMAF Scholarship, the applying candidate must be able to meet up to the criteria below.

Be a female, INDIGENT, and Nigerian citizen embarking on tertiary-level qualifications for the first time.

Have gained admission to or be enrolled in a full-time accredited undergraduate programme in Medicine, Law, Actuary, Engineering, Accountancy, Architecture or any professional course in any public university in Nigeria.

Meet the financial need and academic requirements specified in these guidelines.

Demonstrate commitment to academic and professional excellence and possess strong leadership potential.

Method of Application:

Fill Online Form

Submission starts on 1st of August, 2026. DEADLINE for collection and submission of application is Tuesday, 15th September, 2026. Late applications will NOT be accepted.

ONLY SHORTLISTED applicants will be contacted.

Selection decisions are final.

In the form, applicants must provide evidence of admission into the university and evidence of appropriate academic record. These must include but are not limited to the following:

Letter of university admission from the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB)

Evidence of credit passes in all the subjects required from any of the following viz.

General Certificate of Education (GCE) examination;

National Examination Council (NECO);

West African School Certificate (WASC) examination;

any other approved university qualifying examination.

Evidence of success in any required post-JAMB examination or interview or other criteria set up by the admitting university;

Awardees must submit the one-page annual progress report to ASMAF in each year of tenure.

BENEFIT:

The Award Provides:

Financial assistance for a professional course of study at a public Nigerian University covering tuition, board, and upkeep for a period of up to 6 years, depending on the course and year of award and subject to maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

Life skills and leadership development programmes including mentoring, with distinctive personal, academic and professional growth opportunities.

Access to resources that provide useful information and tools that encourage academic excellence and lifelong learning.

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