The Bode Amao Foundation (BAF), a non-profit organisation established in 2002 by Chief Bode Amao, OON, is now accepting applications from eligible Nigerian students for its 2024/25 scholarship programme. This scholarship initiative seeks to support national development by fostering academic leadership among young Nigerians.
The BAF Scholarship offers financial aid to talented yet financially disadvantaged undergraduate students enrolled in Nigerian universities, with selections made irrespective of ethnicity, gender, religion, or age.
Benefits of BAF Scholarship Programme
- The Bode Amao Foundation Scholarship will provide full scholarships to selected candidates as well as an amount of N100,000 per year until graduation.
- The award is per beneficiary per academic session and is active throughout the course of study as long as the high academic excellence must be maintained.
Requirements for BAF Scholarship Programme
To be considered for the BAF Scholarship 2024/25, you must:
- Be at least at the 200 level of their course of study at the time of completing the forms
- Attain high academic excellence with CGPA as the determinant factor
Undergraduate candidates - The registrar of their respective universities must certify the candidates are TRULY INDIGENT.
- BAF accepts applications from only registered Nigerian students.
Selection Process
Number of Universities that have benefitted from the award by zones:
| Zone | University | Number |
|---|---|---|
| South West | University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, Ondo State University, Osun State University, Obafemi Awolowo University, Lagos State University, University of Agric Abeokuta, Ladoke Akintola University | 8 |
| South East | University of Nigeria Nsukka, Ebonyi State University, Abia State University, Nnamdi Azikiwe University | 4 |
| South South | University of Calabar, University of Port Harcourt, University of Uyo, Niger Delta University, Ambrose Alli University | 5 |
| North East | University of Maiduguri, Adamawa State University | 2 |
| North Central | University of Ilorin, University of Jos, Kogi State University, Nasarawa State University, FED University Tech Minna. | 5 |
| North West | Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Usman Dan Fodio University, Bayero University, Kaduna State University | 4 |
| Total = 28 |
Application Documents
- Application Form
- Academic transcript
- Letters of recommendation from higher authorities
- University’s student ID card
- Letter of Identification from LGA
- Medical certificate/HIV (Original)
- JAMB admission letter
- University’s admission letter
- Course registration form
Application Deadline
November 30, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Bode Amao Foundation (BAF) to apply
To apply for the Bode Amao Foundation Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Download, print, and fill out the application form.
- Attach also all the required documents required for the scholarship application.
- The printed forms should be completed and supported by the attestation from the Registrar of their institutions that they have registered for the current academic year.
- Candidates are advised to make ONE ENTRY ONLY and fill the forms correctly. Any false information will attract automatic disqualification.
Completed Forms should be supported with attestation from the Registrar of their institutions that they have registered for the current academic year and sent by post to BAF Secretariat at:
Bode Amao Foundation (BAF),
P.O. Box 7088,
Secretariat Post Office,
Ibadan-Oyo State.
For more details, visit BAF scholarship webpage
