Bode Amao Foundation Scholarship (BAF)

The Bode Amao Foundation (BAF) Scholarship supports indigent Nigerian undergraduate students in Nigerian universities, prioritizing those with high academic excellence. The scholarship covers the entire academic session while requiring applicants to maintain their CGPA. It is awarded annually to students at the 200-level or above and requires official attestation from their university registrar. Applications are free and submitted via the foundation’s website or registrar’s office, then mailed to the foundation’s secretariat in Ibadan, Oyo State.

What it offers

• Financial support for indigent Nigerian undergraduates in Nigerian universities.
• Scholarship coverage for the entire academic session, renewable as long as academic excellence is maintained.
• No tuition fees covered (only financial aid for living expenses).

Who can apply

• Registered Nigerian students at the 200-level or above in any Nigerian university.
• Must demonstrate financial need (certified by the university registrar).
• Must have a high academic record (CGPA as the key determinant).

What you'll do

• Complete and submit an application form (free via website or registrar’s office).
• Obtain registrar’s attestation confirming registration for the current academic year.
• Submit one entry only with all required documents to the foundation’s secretariat.

How to apply

1. Obtain the free application form from the Bode Amao Foundation website or the registrar’s office of your university.
2. Fill out the form accurately and ensure it includes the registrar’s attestation confirming financial need and registration.
3. Submit the completed form by post to:
   • Bode Amao Foundation (BAF), P.O. Box 7088, Secretariat Post Office, Ibadan – Oyo State, Nigeria.

Good to know

• False information disqualifies applicants immediately.
• The scholarship is not renewable if academic excellence drops.
• Only one entry per applicant is accepted.
• The award is per academic session and covers the entire duration of the student’s course as long as eligibility is maintained.