Nigerian students are invited to apply for the 2026 LEIMAAF Scholarship, aimed at Nigerian students enrolled in public tertiary institutions and facing tuition challenges. The scholarship, funded by the Late Emmanuel Idowu and Maria Ajike Foundation, covers full tuition fees for eligible applicants.
Application Deadline:
28 February 2026
Tell Me About The Scholarship:
The LEIMAAF Scholarship 2026 is established in honor of the late Emmanuel Idowu and Maria Ajike Areogun to support indigent Nigerian undergraduate students enrolled in public tertiary institutions.
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It provides full tuition coverage for eligible students, helping them focus on their studies without financial burden.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
- All undergraduate degree programmes in Nigerian public tertiary institutions.
Type:
Undergraduate Scholarship | Full Tuition Support
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be indigent students enrolled in a Nigerian public tertiary institution.
- Be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Be Christian and a full-time student.
- Maintain a minimum CGPA of 4.3 and above (for the Academic Excellence category, 200L & above).
- Provide academic reports for the past session (returning students).
Scholarship Categories:
- SOAR Accessibility Scholarship (Need-based):
- For students assessed based on financial need.
- SOAR Excellence Scholarship (Merit-based):
- For students with strong academic records (CGPA 4.3+).
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- Nigeria only.
Where will the Scholarship be Taken?
- At public tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
How Many Scholarships?
- Not specified (multiple awards available depending on funding and applicant pool).
What is the Benefit of the Scholarship?
- Full tuition fee coverage.
- Support for sundry fees.
- Opportunity to focus on academics without financial stress.
Required Documents:
Applicants must submit:
- Personal details and parent details.
- One passport photo.
- Photocopy of ID.
- Academic certificates (WAEC, ND, HND).
- UTME result slip, Post-UTME result slip, and admission letter.
- Evidence of registration for past sessions (returning students).
- Academic reports for past sessions (returning students).
- Letter of support from parent/guardian.
- Letter of support from local church pastor.
How to Apply:
- Fill in the application form completely.
- Attach all required documents (see list above).
- Submit before 28 February 2026.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
