The Femi Bewaji Scholarship is a flagship education initiative designed to support academically exceptional students from low-income backgrounds across Nigeria. The program aims to improve access to education by reducing the financial barriers that hinder academic progression at tertiary level.
Through merit- and need-based awards, the program promotes educational continuity, regional inclusion, and long-term human capital development.
Expand access to quality education for academically outstanding students from low-income backgrounds through merit- and need-based scholarships at tertiary level.
Reduce financial barriers that hinder academic progression, enabling talented students to focus on their studies and successfully complete their programs.
Encourage academic excellence and leadership potential among scholarship beneficiaries through recognition and sustained educational support.
Contribute to long-term human capital development in Nigeria by empowering promising students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to contribute meaningfully to national development.
Students from families with less than ₦3 million annual household income.
High-performing students who, without financial support, would not be able to complete their education.
Young people aged between 15 and 24 years at the time of application.
Up to NGN 350,000/year · 12 places · 2 academic sessions
This category supports Nigerian students facing financial difficulties that threaten their academic progress at public universities. The scholarship awards up to Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (NGN 350,000) annually for two academic sessions, renewable in the second year subject to continued academic excellence.
Twelve undergraduate scholarships will be awarded in 2026.
The Foundation's selection framework ensures fair representation across regions and prioritises students with the highest need and academic potential.
The Foundation makes an open call for applications from eligible candidates. All applications must be submitted online via this website. Incomplete applications or those with invalid supporting documents will not be reviewed.
All valid applications are reviewed by the selection panel, led by the program consultant. Applications are assessed and scored against a published scorecard covering academic performance, financial need, and supporting documentation.
Up to 50 top-ranked applicants are invited for a virtual interview with the selection committee. Interviews are held via Google Meet with three interviewers per applicant and are assessed using a structured interview scorecard.
Final selection is made based on interview results. All interviewed applicants are notified of the outcome in writing. The Foundation does not keep applications on a waiting list across cycles.
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