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Yinka & Pelumi Foundation Scholars Programme 2026

Last verified 24 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

NGN 200,000 towards tuition, NGN 200,000 towards accommodation, and NGN 50,000 each semester for academic materials; mentorship and conferences. Eligibility: Obafemi Awolowo University undergraduates in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, levels 100–500. Current beneficiaries of any other scholarship are excluded. First-years supply Post-UTME aggregate slip; higher levels supply OAU transcript. Essay and signed character attestation required.

Provider
Yinka & Pelumi Scholarship Foundation
Host country
Nigeria
Deadline
Current round closes 25 October 2026; exact cutoff time and timezone not published.
Region
Africa

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Obafemi Awolowo University undergraduates in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, levels 100–500. Current beneficiaries of any other scholarship are excluded. First-years supply Post-UTME aggregate slip; higher levels supply OAU transcript. Essay and signed character attestation required.
Funding
NGN 200,000 towards tuition, NGN 200,000 towards accommodation, and NGN 50,000 each semester for academic materials; mentorship and conferences.
Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
Current round closes 25 October 2026; exact cutoff time and timezone not published.

Key eligibility criteria

  • Obafemi Awolowo University undergraduates in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, levels 100–500. Current beneficiaries of any other scholarship are excluded. First-years supply Post-UTME aggregate slip; higher levels supply OAU transcript. Essay and signed character attestation required.

Recorded funding information

  • NGN 200,000 towards tuition, NGN 200,000 towards accommodation, and NGN 50,000 each semester for academic materials; mentorship and conferences.

About the Yinka & Pelumi Foundation Scholars Programme 2026 (2026)

## Funding NGN 200,000 towards tuition, NGN 200,000 towards accommodation, and NGN 50,000 each semester for academic materials; mentorship and conferences. ## Funding exclusions and obligations Fixed contributions, not a promise to cover every cost. Other scholarship recipients excluded. ## Eligibility Obafemi Awolowo University undergraduates in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, levels 100–500. Current beneficiaries of any other scholarship are excluded. First-years supply Post-UTME aggregate slip; higher levels supply OAU transcript. Essay and signed character attestation required. ## Residence and local-origin conditions Enrolment/admission at the specified Nigerian institution required; no separate residence condition stated. ## Application timing Current round closes 25 October 2026; exact cutoff time and timezone not published. ## Deposit and enrolment obligations Fixed contributions, not a promise to cover every cost. Other scholarship recipients excluded. ## How to apply Five-stage application on official website; begins with matriculation number, or JAMB number for first-years. ## Official sources - [https://ypscholarshipfoundation.com/programs/scholars](https://ypscholarshipfoundation.com/programs/scholars) - [https://ypscholarshipfoundation.com/apply](https://ypscholarshipfoundation.com/apply) ## Verification notes Rechecked 2026-10-24T23:06:39.561922Z. URGENT: supplied reference time 24 October ~23:06 UTC is already 25 October in Nigeria, but provider does not state a timezone or time. Recheck immediately before publication; do not infer midnight or end-of-day expiry. Only public first-stage form inspected; no input or submission.

Funding information

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  • NGN 200,000 towards tuition, NGN 200,000 towards accommodation, and NGN 50,000 each semester for academic materials; mentorship and conferences.

Yinka & Pelumi Foundation Scholars Programme 2026 eligibility

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  • Obafemi Awolowo University undergraduates in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, levels 100–500. Current beneficiaries of any other scholarship are excluded. First-years supply Post-UTME aggregate slip; higher levels supply OAU transcript. Essay and signed character attestation required.

Yinka & Pelumi Foundation Scholars Programme 2026 document information

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    How to apply for the Yinka & Pelumi Foundation Scholars Programme 2026 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://ypscholarshipfoundation.com/programs/scholars 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: Obafemi Awolowo University undergraduates in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, levels 100–500. Current beneficiaries of any other scholarship are excluded. First-years supply Post-UTME aggregate slip; higher levels supply OAU transcript. Essay and signed character attestation required.. 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: Current round closes 25 October 2026; exact cutoff time and timezone not published.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Yinka & Pelumi Foundation Scholars Programme 2026 deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Current round closes 25 October 2026; exact cutoff time and timezone not published.. 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

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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    5. Provider deadline
      Current round closes 25 October 2026; exact cutoff time and timezone not published.

      Provider deadline information: Current round closes 25 October 2026; exact cutoff time and timezone not published.. 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

    URGENT: supplied reference time 24 October ~23:06 UTC is already 25 October in Nigeria, but provider does not state a timezone or time. Recheck immediately before publication; do not infer midnight or end-of-day expiry. Only public first-stage form inspected; no input or submission. URGENT: supplied reference time 24 October ~23:06 UTC is already 25 October in Nigeria, but provider does not state a timezone or time. Recheck immediately before publication; do not infer midnight or end-of-day expiry. Only public first-stage form inspected; no input or submission.
    Last checked 10/24/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Yinka & Pelumi Foundation Scholars Programme 2026?+

    Obafemi Awolowo University undergraduates in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, levels 100–500. Current beneficiaries of any other scholarship are excluded. First-years supply Post-UTME aggregate slip; higher levels supply OAU transcript. Essay and signed character attestation required.

    What funding does the Yinka & Pelumi Foundation Scholars Programme 2026 offer?+

    Listed funding: NGN 200,000 towards tuition, NGN 200,000 towards accommodation, and NGN 50,000 each semester for academic materials; mentorship and conferences.. 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: Current round closes 25 October 2026; exact cutoff time and timezone not published.. 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://ypscholarshipfoundation.com/programs/scholars to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Obafemi Awolowo University undergraduates in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, levels 100–500. Current beneficiaries of any other scholarship are excluded. First-years supply Post-UTME aggregate slip; higher levels supply OAU transcript. Essay and signed character attestation required.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Current round closes 25 October 2026; exact cutoff time and timezone not published.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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