Category Scholarships

Official announcement

The Kwara State Government has officially opened its 2025 Bursary and Scholarship Award for indigenes studying in higher institutions across Nigeria. This includes graduates from the Nigerian Law School, covering all seven campuses.

The call was made under the directive of the Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and will be supervised by the Honourable Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu.

Who can apply

The bursary and scholarship exercise is open to:

• Students of Kwara origin currently in tertiary institutions across Nigeria
• Graduates of the Nigerian Law School (all campuses included)

Applicants must apply within the timeline, as late entries will not be entertained.

Important dates to keep in mind

• Application start date: Thursday, 4th September 2025
• Closing date: Thursday, 18th September 2025

Missing this window means automatic disqualification.

Steps for application

The process is strictly online and must be followed carefully:

• Apply through the official scholarship portal
• Register with KWASRRA if you have not done so before
• Use your KWASRRA SSID (11-digit number on your Kwara State Resident Card) and NIN to log in
• Complete the application form with accurate personal details

Documents to upload

Candidates are required to scan and upload the following:

• Passport photograph
• Local Government Citizenship Certificate
• Admission Letter
• Final-year course registration form (duly stamped)
• Institutional valid ID card
• Evidence of NAKSS dues payment
• KWASRRA Certificate
• NAKSS receipt
• Valid NIN slip

The Clement Adesuyi Haastrup Foundation CAHF has thrown its doors open again for students of Ijesa origin. The annual scholarship, now in its eighteenth run, is calling for fresh and returning applicants who need support to keep their studies on track. It is aimed at full-time undergraduates in Nigerian public universities and polytechnics, with proof of strong academic standing.

Who Can Apply for the CAHF Scholarship

The offer is not for everyone, and the rules are clear:

• Applicants must be full-time undergraduates in a recognised public university or polytechnic in Nigeria.
• They must come from Ijesa origin, and be able to prove it.
• They must show they need financial help to continue their studies.
• A Cumulative Grade Point Average of Second Class Upper, or its equal, is the entry bar.

It is a lifeline for students who meet these boxes, though the Foundation is strict with checks.

Application Steps and What to Submit

Applications are taken online through the CAHF official website. The form asks for:

• Personal details including email, phone, family name, and parental status.
• A written reason explaining why the applicant thinks they deserve the award.

Alongside this, applicants must upload:

• Proof of local government of origin.
• Letter of introduction signed by current Head of Department.
• Certified academic record from Exams and Records office.
• Current student ID card.
• Evidence of registration for the present semester.
• Letter of attestation confirming membership of the Federation of Ijesa Student’s Union (FISU).

Those who make the shortlist will be called for an oral interview. Originals of all documents must be carried along to that stage.

Deadline and Contact Details

The clock is ticking. Registration closes on 30 November 2025. Missing the date means waiting another year.

For enquiries, applicants can reach the Foundation at:

• Address: No 26, Burma Road, P.O. Box 725, Apapa, Lagos
• Phone: 08032184451 or 08023194946
• Email: haatrupfoundation@yahoo.com

A Contest That Carries More Than Prizes

Every year, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board sets the stage for young undergraduates to prove their pen is sharp enough to shape conversations. Now in its 8th edition, the essay contest has grown into something students look forward to. For some, it is about the money, no doubt. For others, it is the chance to have their name printed in a magazine that goes far beyond campus walls.

The topic for 2025 is one that carries weight: “Sustaining Local Content Policies in The Transforming Oil And Gas Industry.” That alone tells you the focus is serious, it is not just about writing fancy lines.

Who Can Step Forward

Not every student qualifies. The Board has set the gateposts clearly.

• Only those in 100 to 200 level in Nigerian universities and polytechnics.
• Students must show proof, either an admission letter or a signed note from their Head of Department.
• Essays must be fresh, written for this contest only.
• No group work, no double entries. Just one essay, one writer.

What’s At Stake

The rewards are not small change.

• First Prize: ₦1,000,000, a brand-new laptop, and the essay published in Local Content Digest.
• Second Prize: ₦700,000 and a laptop.
• Third Prize: ₦500,000 and a laptop.
• Fourth to Tenth Prizes: Each finalist gets a brand-new laptop.

Certificates will also be given, plus special recognition for essays that stand out.

How To Apply Without Stress

The submission portal opens 1 August 2025 and closes 31 August 2025. Candidates must upload their manuscripts at NCDMB essay registration page.

• Word limit: 1,500 words.
• Format: Online only, no hard copies.
• Do not include personal contact information inside the essay.
• Submissions by email will not be accepted.
• Late entries? They go straight to the bin.

How Essays Will Be Judged

The Board is looking for:

• Clear writing, with correct spelling and grammar.
• Original thought, not recycled material.
• Depth, showing understanding of the oil and gas industry.
• Relevance to the chosen topic.
• Full respect of contest rules.

A Date To Mark For Winners

The award ceremony is set for 26 September 2025, at the NCDMB headquarters in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. That is where names will be called, prizes handed out, and maybe, lives shifted a little.

If you’re a young woman from Nigeria with brains, grit, and not much cash to spare, ASMAF might just be calling your name. Their 2025 scholarship programme is open, and it’s more than just a cheque. It’s a mix of financial help, guidance, and a push to grow beyond the lecture hall.

This isn’t for everyone, though, and the rules are clear as daylight.

What the scholarship gives

The offer stretches far.

• Full financial cover for tuition, board, and upkeep, for as long as six years in a public Nigerian university.
• Mentoring and training to sharpen leadership and life skills.
• Study tools and resources to keep your learning solid and steady.

All this rides on your academic performance. Fall short, and the tap could run dry.

Who can step forward

You’ll need to tick these boxes:

• Be a female Nigerian from a low-income background.
• First time in tertiary education.
• Admitted or enrolled full-time in Medicine, Law, Actuarial Science, Engineering, Accountancy, Architecture, or similar professional courses in a public Nigerian university.
• Show strong results in past exams, and promise in your studies.
• Have the drive for leadership and growth.

How to apply

The clock runs till Friday, 12 September 2025.

1. Fill the ASMAF online application form.
2. Upload the needed documents:
   • Proof of university admission (via JAMB).
   • Academic results (GCE, NECO, WASC, or approved equivalents).
   • Post-JAMB success evidence or current university transcript.
3. Provide referees who are not family and know your academic and financial story.

Late entries? Forget it. Only shortlisted names will hear back.

How they pick winners

It’s a step-by-step thing.

• Check your eligibility.
• Call your referees for more insight.
• Rank applicants based on course, state of origin, and university.
• Select according to available funds.

If you make it, you’ll get an offer letter and a short time to accept.

What comes with the award

ASMAF expects you to:

• Keep a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Send in a yearly progress report.
• Skip full-time jobs and get approval for any part-time work.
• Avoid holding other scholarships without written go-ahead.
• Stay in your course unless ASMAF says yes to a change.

It’s renewed yearly if your grades and participation hold up.

When it can end

The scholarship can stop if:

• You no longer qualify.
• Your school withdraws you.
• Your grades drop.
• You give false details.
• You skip the annual report.

If it’s cut off in error, they can bring it back.

Chi Farms Limited, part of the TGI Group, has thrown open its doors for fresh graduates who want a start in agribusiness. From poultry to fish farming, from hatcheries to food processing, they’ve built a name that reaches across Nigeria and into West Africa. Now they are looking for the next batch of young hands and sharp minds to carry that work forward.

About the company

For years, Chi Farms has been a strong presence in Nigeria’s agriculture scene. They run one of the most connected poultry operations in the country, but their work spills into aquaculture and frozen food distribution too. Their network touches every step, from raising birds to getting packaged products into the hands of customers.

What’s on the table

The 2026 graduate trainee programme isn’t about sitting in an office waiting for emails. It’s built for those who want to learn by doing, with guidance from experienced people in the field.

There are openings across:

• Animal production
• Hatchery operations
• Processing
• Sales
• Quality assurance

It’s a chance to see the process from start to finish, and maybe even find the part of the chain that excites you most.

Who can step in

• Graduates with at least a 2:1 or Upper Credit in Agriculture, Animal Science, Aquaculture, Food Science, or related courses
• Those with a real interest in agribusiness and sustainable practices

When and where

• Locations: Lagos and Ogun
• Application deadline: 31 October 2025

How to throw your hat in

If you meet the requirements and feel ready for the work, complete the Chi Farms application form before the closing date.

It is not every day you see the door swing open for bright students who might otherwise be stuck outside looking in. The Professor Moyo Dely Foundation has thrown in an offer that is hard to ignore — a partial scholarship for those dreaming of a nursing career but short on funds.

Who Can Apply

Let’s cut straight to it. This is not for everyone. The organisers have set some firm boxes you must tick:

• Age: Between 16 and 28 years.
• Academic Scorecard: At least 5 O-Level credits in science subjects.
• JAMB: A score of 140 or higher.
• Extra Step: You will have to sit for a scholarship test if shortlisted.

It is clear they want sharp minds with a genuine drive, not just anybody passing through.

What You Stand to Get

If your name ends up on the winning side of the list, here’s what is on the table:

• The scholarship runs for one academic session.
• Depending on your performance, you could get up to 60% off your fees.
• To take the performance test, you will need to pay a ₦5,000 processing fee.
• The test happens at the college campus in Karu LGA, Nasarawa State.
• Keep your grades high — an Upper Credit CGPA — and you can renew it.

Not bad for something that could change your career path, right?

Why It Matters

Nursing is more than a job. It is long hours, heavy hearts, and moments that can make or break a person. Helping more young people into this field means more hands where they are needed. As the organisers put it, they are looking for “bright, underserved students with a passion for nursing and healthcare.” That is another way of saying they want fighters, not quitters.

Deadline and How to Throw Your Hat In

If you are already thinking this is for you, move fast. Applications close 30 August 2025.

Visit the Professor Moyo Dely Foundation scholarship page to apply. Do not wait until the last minute, you know how these things go — one small delay and the chance is gone.

Some chances come quietly, others walk in and tap you on the shoulder. The Joseph Adekunle Adegbite Scholarship Foundation has just done the latter. Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 scholarship round, and if you are a bright student in a Nigerian government university, this might be your turn.

The foundation, set up to help those who are brilliant but financially stretched, has been backing students for years — especially orphans, children of widows, and those from low-income homes. They don’t stop at paying fees either. There’s mentorship, encouragement, and a bit of a push to get you past the usual roadblocks.

Who This Scholarship is For

The offer is open to two main groups.

1. Newly Admitted Students

You must:

• Score 250 or more in JAMB
• Hold a provisional admission into a Nigerian government university

2. Returning Students

You must:

• Be currently enrolled in a Nigerian government university
• Hold at least a Second-Class Upper (for university students) or Upper Credit (for polytechnic or college of education students)

Key Dates

• Application deadline: 31 August 2025

How to Apply

1. Visit the JAASF scholarship portal
2. Fill in your details according to your category
3. Attach the right documents:

For newly admitted students:

• Provisional admission letter
• JAMB score proof (250+)
• O’Level result

For returning students:

• Current academic grade proof
• School ID card

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

For help or questions, send an email to info@josephadekunleadegbite.foundation or call +2347033975613.

If you meet the requirements, this is not the time to delay. As they say, opportunity no dey knock twice on the same door.

It’s not every day you get a chance to share your thoughts and maybe walk away with ₦300k. So when something like this shows up, you might want to pause and take a closer look.

Caritas Nigeria has rolled out an essay competition for senior secondary school students across the country. It’s part of their 15-year anniversary, and the theme this year touches something deep:
“How can young people in Nigeria be inspired to create a culture or lifestyle of humanitarianism and be champions of social justice?”

No pressure, right?

What They’re Looking For

This isn’t your average school essay. They want something real. Fresh thoughts. Something personal. They’re calling on students to write from the heart, not from Google or ChatGPT (no offence).

Here’s the catch though — your write-up must:

• Be original (don’t copy your seatmate, please)
• Be unpublished and free of plagiarism
• Stick to 350 words
• Include your full name, your parent or guardian’s phone number, and the contact of your school principal or vice principal

They’re serious about knowing who you are and how to reach you.

Who Can Apply?

The gate is wide open if you’re:

• A student in senior secondary school
• Living anywhere in Nigeria

Public school, private school, day school, boarding school — as long as you’re still in SS1 to SS3, you can go for it.

Prizes for the Top 3

Now, let’s talk money. Three winners will be picked, and they’ll walk away with:

• 🥇 First Prize – ₦300,000
• 🥈 Second Prize – ₦200,000
• 🥉 Third Prize – ₦100,000

Not bad for 350 words, right?

The winners will be celebrated on 25th September 2025, during Caritas Nigeria’s 15th anniversary event. Imagine your name being called out at a national event. Vibes.

How To Send In Your Entry

No long process. Just email your essay to:
CN15thAnniversaryEssays@ccfn.org

That’s it.

No portals, no forms, no drama. Just type your essay, double-check everything, attach it, and hit send.

Deadline to Keep in Mind

The final day to submit is 5th September 2025. Don’t miss it. Even if you finish writing today, maybe sleep on it, revise tomorrow, and send it before the deadline sneaks past.

If you’re a law student in Nigeria and writing doesn’t scare you, this might be a good shot at winning something bigger than just bragging rights. Foundation Chambers, known for its strong roots in maritime law, has opened entries for its annual essay competition.

Let’s be real, it’s not just about the prize money (though ₦250k is not beans). There’s also the chance to intern with the firm, which could open doors way beyond the classroom.

What’s the Topic?

This year’s topic is:

“Challenges and Prospects of Maritime Arbitration in Nigeria”

Yes, it sounds like one of those topics that make you want to close your laptop. But don’t panic. Read around it, talk to your lecturer if you must, and write from what you understand. They’re not expecting a SAN’s brief — just original, well-thought-out work from a student who took the time.

Who Can Apply?

Only undergraduate law students are allowed. Doesn’t matter if you’re in 200 level or final year, as long as you haven’t graduated yet, you’re eligible.

Prizes You Can Win

Now to the juicy part:

🥇 First Prize

• ₦250,000
• Internship at Foundation Chambers
• A free maritime law book
• Your essay published

🥈 Second Prize

• ₦150,000
• Internship
• Maritime law book

🥉 Third Prize

• ₦100,000
• Maritime law book

So, yes, even third place still cashes out.

Writing Guidelines (Read This Twice)

To avoid missing out because of technical errors, follow these rules:

• Submit your essay as a Word document attached to an email
• Use Times New Roman, font size 12, and double spacing
• Maximum word count: 3,000 words (excluding footnotes and references)
• Use OSCOLA referencing style
• First page must include:
  • Essay title
  • Your full name
  • Email
  • Phone number
  • Word count

Also, your work must be 100% original. No copy-paste business. Don’t risk disqualification over laziness.

How to Send Your Entry

Email your essay to:
info@foundationchambers.com

Do it before the deadline. Speaking of which…

Final Deadline

The last day to submit is 15th September 2025. After that, no begging o. If you miss it, you wait till next year.