The Murtala Muhammed Foundation Scholarship offers a comprehensive scholarship package to empower young African women to pursue their academic and career aspirations in STEM.
The MMF Scholarship not only provides a fully funded scholarship package that includes tuition, accommodation, and living stipends, it also offers a paid internship annually.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Category: High School Scholarships | Undergraduate ScholarshipsÂ
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Paid InternshipÂ
- No IELTS RequiredÂ
- Deadline: January 5, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Murtala Muhammed Foundation Scholarship in collaboration with the Africa Science Academy, is pleased to announce a fully funded program tailored for African women interested in pursuing studies in STEM fields at universities across Africa.
This 2025 MMF Scholarship aims to provide financial support to eligible candidates who demonstrate a keen interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be an African
- Be a female student
- Be aged 16-19 years old.
- Have completed the Senior High School, IGCSES, O-Level, or equivalent by July 2024.
- Be proficient in Physics and Mathematics with an A or B grade in WAEC or equivalent.
- Demonstrate passion and interest in STEM fields.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- Full University Scholarship: Coverage for the entire duration of a four-year degree program.
- Dedicated Mentor: Guidance and support from experienced mentors to navigate academic and career pathways.
- Annual Paid Internship: Practical work experience opportunities to enhance professional development.
- Annual Leadership Summer School: Participation in leadership development programs to foster holistic growth and skills enhancement.
Required Documents
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must prepare:
- Complete Application Form (To be downloaded on the application portal)
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport photograph
- Essays
- Letter of recommendation from a math or science teacher (optional)
How to apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- Visit the scholarship application page
- Fill the form with the correct details
- Upload the required documents
- Type in your essay questions
- Download, fill and forward the application form to this email; programme_coordinator@mmfng.org
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