FCM Foundation Board Scholarship
The FCM Foundation Board Scholarship (FCM FBS) is a yearly scholarship for female Muslim undergraduates in Nigeria. This scholarship specifically targets women to support their higher education and empower them.
- Provider
- FCM Foundation
- Host country
- Nigeria
- Deadline
- Expected September 10, 2026 (annual cycle)
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- Who can apply
- Female Muslim undergraduate students Must be in 200 or 300 level Must be enrolled in one of the 14 eligible universities (see list below) Must have a minimum CGPA of 4.0/5.0 or equivalent Must be available to attend a one-day mentorship session in Lagos
- Funding
- See sponsor for award details
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Deadline
- Expected September 10, 2026 (annual cycle)
Key eligibility criteria
- Female Muslim undergraduate students Must be in 200 or 300 level Must be enrolled in one of the 14 eligible universities (see list below) Must have a minimum CGPA of 4.0/5.0 or equivalent Must be available to attend a one-day mentorship session in Lagos
About the FCM Foundation Board Scholarship (2026)
FCM Foundation Board Scholarship eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Female Muslim undergraduate students Must be in 200 or 300 level Must be enrolled in one of the 14 eligible universities (see list below) Must have a minimum CGPA of 4.0/5.0 or equivalent Must be available to attend a one-day mentorship session in Lagos
FCM Foundation Board Scholarship document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the FCM Foundation Board Scholarship 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.fcmfoundation.org/programmes/apply/fcm-foundation-board-scholarship to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: Female Muslim undergraduate students Must be in 200 or 300 level Must be enrolled in one of the 14 eligible universities (see list below) Must have a minimum CGPA of 4.0/5.0 or equivalent Must be available to attend a one-day mentorship session in Lagos. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: Expected September 10, 2026 (annual cycle). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
FCM Foundation Board Scholarship deadline & application timeline
Provider deadline information: Expected September 10, 2026 (annual cycle). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadlineExpected September 10, 2026 (annual cycle)
Provider deadline information: Expected September 10, 2026 (annual cycle). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
Ready to apply?
Cross-check the latest eligibility rules and deadline on the sponsor's official portal before you start your application.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the FCM Foundation Board Scholarship?+
Female Muslim undergraduate students Must be in 200 or 300 level Must be enrolled in one of the 14 eligible universities (see list below) Must have a minimum CGPA of 4.0/5.0 or equivalent Must be available to attend a one-day mentorship session in Lagos
What funding does the FCM Foundation Board Scholarship offer?+
Funding details are not recorded here. Check the provider's official award terms for coverage, amounts and exclusions.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: Expected September 10, 2026 (annual cycle). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
Consult https://www.fcmfoundation.org/programmes/apply/fcm-foundation-board-scholarship to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Female Muslim undergraduate students Must be in 200 or 300 level Must be enrolled in one of the 14 eligible universities (see list below) Must have a minimum CGPA of 4.0/5.0 or equivalent Must be available to attend a one-day mentorship session in Lagos. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Expected September 10, 2026 (annual cycle). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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