Afro-Tech Girls Scholarship 2026 in Nigeria | Fully Funded

Overview

The Afro-Tech Girls Scholarship is a fully funded undergraduate initiative designed to increase the participation of young women in science, technology, engineering, medicine, and agriculture across Nigeria. Managed by Afro-Tech Girls, the programme supports 50 female STEM undergraduates in Nigerian public and state universities and polytechnics during the 2026 academic year by helping them transition smoothly into the STEM workforce.

Benefits

A one-time award of ₦100,000 per selected student.
Financial assistance intended for tuition, academic materials, transport, or other school-related expenses.
Formal recognition as part of the Afro-Tech Girls initiative promoting women in STEM.

Eligibility

Must be a female undergraduate student residing in Nigeria.
Must be enrolled in a public or state university or polytechnic.
Must be pursuing a STEM-related course covering sciences, engineering, technology, agriculture, or medicine.
Must hold at least a 2:2 grade or an equivalent academic standing.
Membership in the Afro-Tech Girls community serves as an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must complete the following steps during the open application window:

Confirm that you meet all specified eligibility criteria.
Gather required documentation, including proof of admission, a valid form of identification (passport, national ID, or student ID), and proof of your current grade or class.
Draft a 300 to 450-word written application detailing your personal background, why you need the scholarship, and the reasons you should be selected.
Submit your complete application online through the official application portal.

Deadline

Applications must be submitted online between 11 and 25 September 2026. The final deadline to apply is 25 September 2026.

Overview

Eligibility

Must be a female undergraduate student residing in Nigeria.

Must be enrolled in a public or state university or polytechnic.

Must be pursuing a STEM-related course covering sciences, engineering, technology, agriculture, or medicine.

Must hold at least a 2:2 grade or an equivalent academic standing.

Membership in the Afro-Tech Girls community serves as an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must complete the following steps during the open application window:

Confirm that you meet all specified eligibility criteria.

Gather required documentation, including proof of admission, a valid form of identification (passport, national ID, or student ID), and proof of your current grade or class.

Draft a 300 to 450-word written application detailing your personal background, why you need the scholarship, and the reasons you should be selected.

Submit your complete application online through the official application portal.