Opeoluwa Sotonwa Foundation (OSF) Scholarship 2026 for Students in Nigerian Institutions

The Opeoluwa Sotonwa Foundation (OSF) Scholarship 2026 supports deaf Nigerian students in higher education by providing financial assistance to help them complete their degrees.

What it offers

• Varying levels of scholarships for deaf students in higher institutions.

Who can apply

• Must be deaf or hard of hearing, evidenced by a letter from an institution or deaf/hard-of-hearing student association.
• Must be indigent and in need of financial assistance.
• Must be a 200-level or above student in a degree-conferring higher institution based in Nigeria.
• Must be in good academic standing with at least a 2.5 CGPA (attach most recent academic transcripts).
• Applicants may pursue any course of study.
• Law students studying for an LLB degree with a disability are encouraged to apply for the Konyinsola Ajayi Fellowship (indicate interest in the personal statement).

What you'll do

• Submit a two-page personal statement (written or a 3-5 minute video in sign language) portraying life goals and aspirations.
• Successful applicants must be willing to pay it forward by acting as mentors and ambassadors for the Foundation.

How to apply

• Apply online via the Application Page during the application period from July 1 to July 31, 2026.
• All completed applications will be reviewed.
• Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received an OSF Scholarship or Konyinsola Ajayi, SAN Fellowship.

Good to know

• There is no application fee or other cost to apply.