The NBF Undergraduate Scholarship Program (NBF-USP) was created to alleviate the financial burden on students pursuing a higher education in Nigeria.
The Nifemi Brown Foundation Scholarship helps students nurture their potential as they demonstrate academic excellence, leadership qualities, and a commitment to community service.
Benefits
The NBF Undergraduate Scholarship will provide funds to support the academic journey of the selected candidates.
Requirements
Nationality & Residency
- Must be a Nigerian citizen
- Must currently reside in Nigeria
Educational Status
- Must have gained admission into a recognized Nigerian tertiary institution (Federal or State university)
- Must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program
- Open to 100 – 300 level students only
Academic Performance
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale or its equivalent (2:1 or higher)
- Academic transcript(s) is required for verification
Character and Leadership
- Must exhibit strong moral character as confirmed by a recommendation letter from a school official, religious leader, or community head
- Must show commitment to personal and community development (e.g., leadership roles, volunteering, advocacy)
Application Documents
Applicants must submit the following:
- Provide a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter’s Card, NIN or its equivalent)
- Admission letter or proof of studentship
- All academic transcripts from 100 Level to the most recent
- Clear and concisely written, error-free, coherent, and unassisted by AI (ChatGPT etc) personable personal statement
- Three letters of recommendation from separate entities/institutions. A letter of recommendation tendered from the same entity/institution attracts automatic disqualification. Each recommendation letter must be signed and dated not older than 1 month.
- Suggested referees: lecture/course advisor, religious/community leader, mentor/supervisor
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- All documents must be in PDF or JPEG format and not exceed 2MB per file
Method of Application
Click Here to Apply
Complete the Application Form
- Fill out the online form here
- Provide accurate name, email, phone number, and institution details
- Use an active email and phone number for correspondence
Maximum 500 words, addressing:
- Your educational background and goals
- Why you need this scholarship
- How you plan to give back to your community
- Any leadership roles or extracurricular involvement
After Submission
- You will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage (e.g., interview or verification)
- The selection committee’s decisions are final
For More Information,
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025.
