The Bode Amao Foundation (BAF) 2024/25 Scholarship Program is open for applications, offering financial support to academically strong but financially disadvantaged undergraduate students in Nigerian universities. Founded in 2002 by Chief Bode Amao, OON, BAF has consistently supported students nationwide, aiming to foster academic leadership among Nigeria’s youth. This scholarship offers a full financial award plus N100,000 per academic year to eligible students until graduation, provided they maintain high academic standards.
Scholarship Benefits
The Bode Amao Foundation Scholarship provides:
- Full coverage of tuition and educational expenses
- An annual stipend of N100,000 for each recipient, renewed each academic session based on continued academic excellence
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants for the BAF Scholarship must:
- Be Nigerian nationals, registered in a Nigerian university
- Be at least in their second year (200-level) of undergraduate studies
- Have high academic achievement (CGPA as a determinant factor)
- Obtain a certification from their university Registrar verifying their indigent status
Participating Universities Across Nigeria
The scholarship is awarded to students across various Nigerian universities in different geopolitical zones. BAF has supported students from prominent institutions like the University of Ibadan, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Ahmadu Bello University, and others.
Required Documents for Application
To apply, candidates must submit:
- A completed BAF application form
- Academic transcripts
- Recommendation letters from academic authorities
- University ID card
- Identification letter from their local government area (LGA)
- Medical certificate, including HIV test results
- JAMB admission letter
- University admission letter
- Course registration form
Application Process
- Complete Application Form: Download, print, and fill out the application form from the official Bode Amao Foundation website (bodeamaofoundation.org).
- Attach Required Documents: Attach all supporting documents, including the Registrar’s attestation that the applicant is registered for the current academic year.
- Submit by Post: Send the completed application and documents to:
- Bode Amao Foundation (BAF)
- P.O. Box 7088,
- Secretariat Post Office,
- Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2024.
Tips for Applicants
- Ensure all information is accurate, as false information will lead to disqualification.
- Submit only one application.
- Verify that all documents are complete before sending to avoid delays.
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