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 of Nifemi Brown Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

The NBF Undergraduate Scholarship will provide funds to support the academic journey of the selected candidates.

Requirements for Nifemi Brown Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

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

Application Deadline

June 30, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Nifemi Brown Foundation (NBF) on nbfafrica.org 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