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
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