Mkpouto Pius Foundation launch the WomanUp Scholarship Programme.The WomanUp Programme intends to raise a crop of excellent women who will excel in their academics and subsequent career, and move us significantly towards achieving gender equality.

Benefits

  • Full university tuition fees paid directly to the University bank account per year for 4 years of university.
  • Stipend of 100,000 Naira per semester.
  • 50,000 Naira to cover the cost of departmental and faculty registration.
  • Fees and stipend for the next year will only be paid upon providing evidence of top academic performance in the previous year.
  • Monthly internet subscription for members of the cohort so that there are no limitations for them to study, do part-time remote work, or attend monthly coaching or check-in sessions.

Requirements

  • To be eligible, you must meet all of the following requirements.
  • Applicant must be a Female Nigerian Student 
  • Recently admitted to study in a Nigerian public university (only for females looking to start their first year of university)
  • Academic excellence
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Be willing to fill in monthly reports and attend monthly check-in sessions
  • ?Be willing to attend mentoring events
  • Ready to participate in career development opportunities like attending conferences, taking up fellowships, publishing papers, etc

Application Documents

  • WAEC/NECO result
  • JAMB result
  • Admission letter
  • Proof of nationality (NIN, Voter’s card, international passport, etc)

Method of Application

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Application Deadline: October 30, 2025.