The Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation Educational Assistance Programme offers scholarships annually to deserving indigent students striving to complete their higher education. Since its inception in 2008, the Wilson and Yinka Badejo Scholarship has provided over 500 scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Scholarship Benefits:
Selected candidates for the Wilson and Yinka Badejo Scholarship receive a cash sum of N70,000 to support their educational expenses at Nigerian universities, colleges, or polytechnics.
Requirements for 2024 Wilson and Yinka Badejo Scholarship:
To be eligible for the undergraduate Wilson and Yinka Badejo Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Demonstrated Financial Need: Applicants should come from less privileged backgrounds, supported by a brief personal statement detailing their background.
2. Academic & Personal Excellence: Candidates must demonstrate strong academic performance and possess verifiable good character traits.
3. Enrollment Status: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into an accredited public tertiary institution. Note: Students in private institutions are ineligible.
4. Previous Beneficiaries: Individuals who have previously received two scholarships from the foundation cannot reapply to ensure fairness and equal opportunity.
5. Multiple Applications: Applicants may apply for both the Legacy and the Nurturing Hearts scholarships but can only receive one scholarship if selected.
Required Documents
During the application process for the 2024 Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation Scholarship, candidates must submit the following documents:
- Completed Application Form
- Academic Transcripts
- JAMB Admission Letter (for 100L Students)
- Letter of Recommendation
- Essay
Scholarship Timeline:
- March 15th: Scholarship application portal opens.
- April 30th: Deadline for scholarship applications.
- May 1st – June 14th: Application screening and Awardees selection.
- June 17th – July 12th: Awardee notification and second round interviews.
- July 19th: Final List of Awardees provided to Board of Trustees.
- August: Awardees recognized during Annual Lecture and scholarships awarded.
How To Apply for Wilson and Yinka Badejo Scholarship:
To apply for the Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should follow these steps:
1. Visit the application page via the provided link.
2. The application portal opens on March 15th, 2024.
3. Complete the online application and submit all required documents before the deadline.
Deadline: April 30th, 2024.
