Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Scheme

• 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