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Female Scholars Foundation University Scholarship

Last verified 14 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Female Scholars Foundation: Full tuition, books and living expenses throughout university, plus mentorship. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Provider
Female Scholars Foundation
Host country
Nigeria
Deadline
31 December 2026; applications opened 1 October.
Region
Africa

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Young women aged 20 or younger, public secondary-school graduates admitted to Nigerian public universities; 2026 JAMB at least 240 and at least five WAEC distinctions A1–B3.
Funding
Varies
Study level
Bachelor
Deadline
31 December 2026; applications opened 1 October.

Key eligibility criteria

  • Young women aged 20 or younger, public secondary-school graduates admitted to Nigerian public universities; 2026 JAMB at least 240 and at least five WAEC distinctions A1–B3.

Recorded funding information

  • Varies

About the Female Scholars Foundation University Scholarship (2026)

Female Scholars Foundation University Scholarship Provider: Female Scholars Foundation Study destination: Nigeria Study level: Bachelor Award Full tuition, books and living expenses throughout university, plus mentorship. Eligibility Young women aged 20 or younger, public secondary-school graduates admitted to Nigerian public universities; 2026 JAMB at least 240 and at least five WAEC distinctions A1–B3. Eligible African countries: Nigeria. All other academic, residency and programme requirements also apply. Application timing 31 December 2026; applications opened 1 October. Cycle: 2026 How to apply Official programme information: https://femalescholars.org/news/2026-university-scholarship-female-scholars-foundation-opens-applications-on-independence-day/ Application route: https://femalescholars.org/ Details checked against official sources on 2026-10-14. Check the provider's current instructions before applying.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Varies

Female Scholars Foundation University Scholarship eligibility

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  • Young women aged 20 or younger, public secondary-school graduates admitted to Nigerian public universities; 2026 JAMB at least 240 and at least five WAEC distinctions A1–B3.

Female Scholars Foundation University 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 Female Scholars Foundation University 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.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://femalescholars.org/news/2026-university-scholarship-female-scholars-foundation-opens-applications-on-independence-day/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Young women aged 20 or younger, public secondary-school graduates admitted to Nigerian public universities; 2026 JAMB at least 240 and at least five WAEC distinctions A1–B3.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 31 December 2026; applications opened 1 October.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Female Scholars Foundation University Scholarship deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 31 December 2026; applications opened 1 October.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      31 December 2026; applications opened 1 October.

      Provider deadline information: 31 December 2026; applications opened 1 October.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Current issuer call confirms Nigeria study and application dates; eligibility and coverage also verified at https://femalescholars.org/ .
    Last checked 10/14/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Female Scholars Foundation University Scholarship?+

    Young women aged 20 or younger, public secondary-school graduates admitted to Nigerian public universities; 2026 JAMB at least 240 and at least five WAEC distinctions A1–B3.

    What funding does the Female Scholars Foundation University Scholarship offer?+

    Listed funding: Varies. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 31 December 2026; applications opened 1 October.. 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://femalescholars.org/news/2026-university-scholarship-female-scholars-foundation-opens-applications-on-independence-day/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Young women aged 20 or younger, public secondary-school graduates admitted to Nigerian public universities; 2026 JAMB at least 240 and at least five WAEC distinctions A1–B3.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 31 December 2026; applications opened 1 October.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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