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Overview

Nifemi Brown Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship 2025

 Eligibility Criteria
Application Opens Thursday, May 1, 2025

1. Nationality & Residency
Must be a Nigerian citizen

Must currently reside in Nigeria

2. Educational Status
Must have gained admission into a recognized Nigerian tertiary institution (Federal or State university)

Must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program

Open to 100 – 300 level students only

3. Academic Performance
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale or its equivalent (2:1 or higher)

Academic transcript(s) is required for verification

4. Character and Leadership
Must exhibit strong moral character as confirmed by a recommendation letter from a school official, religious leader, or community head

Must show commitment to personal and community development (e.g., leadership roles, volunteering, advocacy)

5. Documentation Requirements
Applicants must submit the following:

Valid means of identification (National ID, International Passport, or Voter’s Card)

Admission letter or proof of studentship

Most recent academic transcript or result

Personal statement

Three (3) letters of recommendation from separate entities/institutions

Instructions for Applicants
(Kindly be aware that all documents are required)

1. Review Eligibility Requirements
Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before applying

Incomplete or ineligible applications will not be considered

2. Prepare Required Documents
Provide a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter’s Card, NIN or its equivalent)

Admission letter or proof of studentship

All academic transcripts from 100 Level to the most recent

Clear and concisely written, error-free, coherent, and unassisted by AI (ChatGPT etc) personable personal statement

Three letters of recommendation from separate entities/institutions. A letter of recommendation tendered from the same entity/institution attracts automatic disqualification. Each recommendation letter must be signed and dated not older than 1 month.

Suggested referees: lecture/course advisor, religious/community leader, mentor/supervisor

Recent passport-sized photograph

All documents must be in PDF or JPEG format and not exceed 2MB per file

3. Complete the Application Form
Fill out the online form here

Provide accurate name, email, phone number, and institution details

Use an active email and phone number for correspondence

4. Write Your Statement
Maximum 500 words, addressing:

Your educational background and goals

Why you need this scholarship

How you plan to give back to your community

Any leadership roles or extracurricular involvement

5. Submit Before the Deadline
All applications must be submitted by June 30, 2025

Late applications will not be accepted

6. Application is Free
There is no application fee

Do not pay anyone claiming to represent NBF

7. After Submission
You will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage (e.g., interview or verification)

The selection committee’s decisions are final

Questions? 📧 [email protected]
📞 +234 9033075100
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🎓 Scholarship Application Requirements
To ensure a fair and transparent selection process, the Nifemi Brown Foundation requires the following documents from returning and newly admitted students:

🔁 Current Undergraduates Must Provide:
📄 Required Documents:
500-word Personal Essay addressing:

Educational journey so far

Notable academic/personal accomplishments

Challenges overcome

Academic, career, and personal goals

How the scholarship will impact your journey

Academic Transcript or Semester Result:

Most recent semester result

Must reflect current CGPA

Minimum CGPA: 3.0 on a 5.0 scale (or equivalent)

Three (3) Reference Letters:

Each from a different reputable individual

Must be signed, dated, and preferably on official letterhead

Suggested referees: lecturer/course advisor, religious/community leader, mentor/supervisor

Proof of Studentship:

Valid student ID card

Evidence of registration for current academic session

Means of Identification:

National ID, Voter’s Card, or School ID (with clear photo)

📝 Additional Guidelines for All Applicants
Documents must be in PDF or JPEG format

All scanned documents must be labelled as such: first name-last name-title of document

Each file should not exceed 2MB

Partial submissions will not be accepted

✅ Checklist Before You Apply
(Downloadable as a PDF & included in social media flyers)

I meet the eligibility criteria

I have written my 500-word essay

I have scanned all required documents

I have obtained three reference letters

My documents are labeled correctly and under 2MB each

https://nbfafrica.org/scholarship/