AMIR Fund Medical Scholarship Program

The AMIR Fund Medical Scholarship Program 2026/2027 is a fully funded opportunity for Nigerian undergraduates pursuing Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). Selected students receive full tuition and mandatory school fees, renewable annually until graduation, provided they maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.50/5.00. The program targets Muslim minority students from low-income households enrolled in specific Nigerian universities, aiming to strengthen medical representation and support healthcare advancement through education.⁠‌‌​‌​​​‌​​​‌​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​​​‌​​​​‌‌⁠

What it offers

• Full tuition and mandatory school fees paid directly to the university each academic year.
• Renewable annually until graduation, contingent on maintaining a minimum CGPA of 3.50/5.00.
• Focus on supporting Muslim minority medical students from low-income backgrounds to become doctors.

Who can apply

This scholarship is open to Nigerian citizens who are Muslim students from minority backgrounds or low-income households, currently enrolled in MBBS at one of the following universities: UI, UNILAG, OAU, ABU, BUK, UNILORIN, UNN, UNIBEN, FUMMSA Abeokuta, LASU, or OOU, and are in 200 Level or above with a minimum CGPA of 3.50/5.00.

How to apply

To apply, applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:

• Personal details (as required by the application portal).
• University transcripts/proof of academic standing.
• University Identity Card.
• Recommendation letters (typically 2).

Applications are accepted until October 30, 2026, though the exact submission process and portal are not detailed in the provided text.

Good to know

• The scholarship is fully funded, covering all tuition and mandatory fees but does not specify additional benefits like stipends, accommodation, or travel costs.
• The program is renewable annually based on academic performance.
• The selection process involves an assessment phase, but details on evaluation criteria are not provided.