Melajoom Foundation Tertiary Scholarship 2026 for Nigerian University Students

The Melajoom Foundation Tertiary Scholarship supports indigenes of Owo LGA pursuing undergraduate degrees at accredited Nigerian universities, polytechnics, or colleges of education.

What it offers

• University students: up to ₦250,000
• Polytechnic and College of Education students: up to ₦125,000
• Awards paid directly to the successful applicant’s designated bank account.

Who can apply

• Must be an indigene of Owo Local Government Area (valid Certificate of Local Government of Origin required).
• Must be a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited university, polytechnic, or college of education.
• Freshers must have a minimum JAMB score of 250.
• Continuing students must have a minimum CGPA of 3.5.
• Open to Fresher (first-year) and Continuing students; final-year students are eligible.
• Applicants receiving another scholarship or bursary must disclose it on the application form.

What you'll do

No separate duties are listed; the scholarship is financial support for tuition and related expenses.

How to apply

• Prepare required documents:
  • Freshers: JAMB Admission Letter, JAMB Result Slip, Certificate of Local Government of Origin, Reference Letter from Owo LGA Office (within last 24 months), Academic Goals Essay.
  • Continuing Students: Current Student ID Card, Latest Academic Transcript, Latest Academic Result, Certificate of Local Government of Origin, Reference Letter from Owo LGA Office (within last 24 months), Academic Goals Essay.
• Write an Academic Goals Essay:
  • 100 Level applicants: Maximum 200 words; explain course choice and community impact.
  • 200 Level and above: Maximum 300 words; reflect on academic achievement/challenge and performance maintenance.
• Upload all documents at the time of submission; incomplete applications will not be processed.
• You cannot save and return to a partially completed form—ensure all documents are ready before starting.

Good to know

• Applications that do not meet eligibility criteria will not be considered.
• Submitting false or misleading information will result in immediate disqualification.
• Essays must be original; plagiarism, AI-generated content, or mismatched information will result in immediate disqualification.