The Idris Ajiboye Foundation Scholarship 2026 is now open for applications, offering ₦100,000 in educational support to Nigerian students who show academic promise and clear financial need. The initiative is launched by the Idris Ajiboye Foundation, a non-profit organisation focused on education and advocacy, and it is aimed at helping students continue their studies despite economic challenges.
According to the foundation, the scholarship “is designed to ease the financial burden of tertiary education and give students a better chance to complete their studies with dignity and achievement.” It is positioned as a support programme for undergraduates who are working hard but struggling with the rising cost of higher education in Nigeria.
The Idris Ajiboye Foundation Scholarship targets students enrolled in recognised tertiary institutions across the country. These include universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and other accredited institutions. The foundation explained that the support is meant to encourage consistency in academic work and reduce the pressure that often forces students to suspend their education.
An overview of the scholarship shows that selected applicants will receive a one-time award of ₦100,000. The foundation stated that the funds are meant to assist with tuition, school fees, learning materials, and other essential academic needs. It added that the support is intended to help students stay focused on their studies “without overwhelming financial distraction.”
Eligibility for the Idris Ajiboye Foundation Scholarship 2026 is open to Nigerian students currently enrolled in tertiary institutions. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and show strong academic performance. The foundation also requires applicants to provide relevant academic and identification documents and to comply with all application requirements. Both part-time and full-time students are eligible, provided they meet the stated criteria.
As part of the application process, students are required to prepare several documents. These include a valid student identification card or admission letter, current academic transcripts or result slips, proof of financial need, and a recognised means of identification such as a national ID card, voter’s card, or international passport. Applicants must also complete the official application form. The foundation warned that incomplete applications may lead to disqualification.
Explaining how to apply, the foundation said interested students should visit the official application portal linked in the page description. Applicants are expected to complete the online form with accurate personal and academic information, upload all required documents, and review their entries before submission. It noted that applications are currently open and will be reviewed after the deadline.
On the application timeline, the foundation confirmed that the scholarship application is already open and will close on 31st January 2026. It stated that shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the review process, and that final decisions and award notifications will be communicated through the email address or phone number provided during application.
The foundation highlighted why the scholarship matters, noting that many Nigerian students face difficulties due to increasing school fees, accommodation costs, and other education-related expenses. It said the scholarship forms part of a wider effort to improve access to education, reduce dropout rates caused by financial hardship, encourage discipline and resilience among students, and support those committed to positive community impact.
In response to common questions, the foundation clarified that undergraduate students in recognised Nigerian tertiary institutions with proof of financial need and good academic standing are eligible to apply. It confirmed that the scholarship amount is ₦100,000 and stressed that the application process is free, with no application fee required. It also reiterated that successful applicants will be notified through the contact details provided on the form.
Interested applicants can apply through the official Form before the deadline.
