The Melajoom Foundation Scholarship Program aims to empower students from Owo and nearby areas who face financial difficulties in pursuing higher education. The program is designed to eliminate barriers for bright and dedicated students, promoting their academic success and benefiting the community’s future. It is open to individuals currently enrolled in tertiary institutions such as universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, encouraging eligible applicants to pursue their academic and career goals.
Application Deadline:
- 17 August 2026
Tell Me About The Award:
The Melajoom Foundation Tertiary Scholarship supports bright and dedicated students from Owo Local Government Area who face financial challenges in pursuing higher education. Rooted in the Foundation’s mission to empower communities through education, the scholarship provides financial assistance, mentorship, and guidance to undergraduate students in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- Universities
- Polytechnics
- Colleges of Education
- Undergraduate level only (postgraduate students are not eligible).
Type:
- Undergraduate Scholarship | Financial Aid | Mentorship
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be indigenes of the Owo Local Government Area (with a valid certificate of origin).
- Be enrolled full‑time in an accredited Nigerian university, polytechnic, or college of education.
- Be undergraduate students (freshers or continuing students; final-year students are eligible).
- Freshers: Minimum JAMB score of 250.
- Continuing students: Minimum CGPA of 3.5.
- Applicants receiving other scholarships may apply but must disclose this.
How are Applicants Selected?
- Based on eligibility, academic performance, and strength of submitted documents.
- Applicants must submit an Academic Goals Essay (original, non‑plagiarised, non‑AI‑generated).
- Essays are evaluated for clarity, originality, and alignment with community impact.
Which Countries are Eligible?
- Nigeria (Owo LGA indigenes only).
Where will the Award be Taken?
- At accredited Nigerian tertiary institutions.
How Many Awards?
- Multiple awards available; exact number not specified.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- University students: Up to ₦250,000.
- Polytechnic/College of Education students: Up to ₦125,000.
- Funds transferred directly to the student’s bank account.
- Additional benefits: mentorship and advisory support to guide academic and career choices.
How Long Will the Award Last?
- Covers one academic year (renewal subject to performance and availability of funds).
How to Apply:
- Review eligibility criteria.
- Prepare required documents:
- JAMB Admission Letter (freshers).
- JAMB Result Slip (freshers).
- Current Student ID Card (continuing students).
- Latest Academic Transcript & Result (continuing students).
- Certificate of Local Government of Origin.
- Reference Letter from Owo LGA Office (dated within 24 months).
- Academic Goals Essay (200–300 words depending on level).
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit all documents before 17 August 2026.
📞 Contact: +234 811 200 1512
📧 Email: [email protected]
Visit the Application Webpage for Details
