The Abdulkabir Aliu Foundation (AAF) Scholarship, in partnership with Integral University, India, is offering fully funded scholarships for Nigerian students for Master’s and PhD programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. The scholarship covers tuition, living expenses, accommodation, medical insurance, visa processing, and flight tickets. The master’s programme is 2 years, while the PhD programme is 3 years. Note: Students awaiting results/transcripts cannot apply.
Application Deadline:
- 20 June 2026
Tell Me About The Award:
The Abdulkabir Aliu Foundation Scholarship (AAF), established by Alhaji (Engr.) Abdulkabir Aliu, CEO of Matrix Energy Group, provides full scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students to study in Nigeria and abroad. It covers tuition, living expenses, and additional benefits for selected candidates.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- Undergraduate programmes in eligible Nigerian universities.
- Postgraduate programmes at Nigerian universities.
- Master’s & PhD programmes at Integral University, India.
Type:
- Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholarship | Nigeria & India | Fully Funded
Who can apply?
Applicants must:
- Be Nigerian citizens with valid IDs.
- Have secured admission to an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate programme in Nigeria or Integral University, India.
- Hold a minimum CGPA equivalent to 2:1 from previous studies.
- For special law scholarships: be an indigent Muslim law graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University or a law graduate of Ede origin admitted into the Nigerian Law School.
How are applicants selected?
- Applications reviewed for eligibility and academic merit.
- Successful applicants may be required to sit for an aptitude test.
- Current recipients of the scholarship are not eligible to reapply.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- Nigeria only (with study opportunities in Nigeria and India).
Where will the award be taken?
- 13 federal universities in Nigeria.
- Integral University, India.
How Many Awards?
- Multiple awards annually across undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD levels.
What is the benefit of the award?
- Full tuition coverage.
- Living expenses allowance.
- For Integral University (India) postgraduate scheme:
- Tuition and living allowance.
- Accommodation.
- Medical insurance.
- Visa processing.
- Flight tickets.
How Long Will the Award Last?
- Undergraduate/Postgraduate: per academic year (renewable based on performance).
- Master’s: 2 years.
- PhD: 3 years.
How to Apply:
- Complete the application form via the official scholarship website.
- Submit required documents:
- Application form.
- Academic transcript/result.
- Certificate of state of origin.
- Valid international passport (for overseas study).
- Recommendation letters (for postgraduate applicants).
- Statement of Purpose (for postgraduate applicants).
- Await aptitude test notification (if applicable).
🌐 Visit the Application Webpage for Details
