- The Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Scheme for undergraduate students was established in 1971 by the late Chief Abdul-Ganiya Oyesola Fawehinmi.
Scholarship Overview
- The Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to Nigerian students from low-income families to complete their tertiary education.
- This scholarship targets students of tertiary institutions in Nigeria who are diligent and display good academic performance.
- A total of 2 million Naira (N2,000,000) is distributed among the scholarship recipients.
Host School(s)
- Tertiary institutions in Nigeria (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education).
Field(s) of Study
- Any undergraduate course offered at any tertiary institution in Nigeria.
What does the scholarship cover?
- Each student will receive one hundred thousand Naira (N100,000) towards their studies.
How many scholarships are given?
- 20 scholarships
Which countries are targeted?
- This scholarship is for Nigerian students only.
Am I Eligible to Apply?
To qualify for this scholarship, you must:
- Be poor and in need of financial assistance to complete your studies.
- Display good academic performance and commitment to your studies.
- Be a registered student at a Nigerian tertiary institution.
- Not have been a beneficiary of the same scholarship in the past.
How Do I Apply – Next Steps
Each applicant must submit an application letter, not more than two (2) pages long. The letter must include the following:
- Name of the candidate
- Course and year of study
- State of origin
- The reason why the candidate believes he or she deserves the scholarship award
The application letter must be accompanied by:
- A photocopy of the applicant’s current identity card
- A letter from the candidate’s current Head of Department, including correct information on the candidate’s CGPA for the last academic session
- A letter from the registrar certifying that the candidate is a student of the institution
- A copy of the candidate’s registration form for the current semester
- Two (2) current passport photographs.
The application letter, with all the supporting documents, should be forwarded (by hand or postal delivery) to:
Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board,
Nigerian Law Publications House,
Otunba Jobi Fele – Way,
C.B.D., Alausa – Ikeja
P.O. Box 80279, Lafiaji, Lagos.
OR:
Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board,
C/o ASUU Secretariat,
The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO),
Owerri,
Imo State.
OR:
Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board,
C/o ASUU Secretariat,
The University of Abuja,
Gwagwalada Campus,
Abuja.
Closing Date
- 18 August 2023
How do I get more information?
- Website: Gani Fawehinmi Scholarships