Application Deadline: 31 December 2026
Applications open from 1 October 2026.
The Female Scholars Foundation (also referred to as FSF Foundation) offers a 2026 University Scholarship for female students. According to the provider, selected scholars receive a full scholarship covering tuition, books and living expenses throughout university, along with mentorship, internship opportunities and coaching.
This guide summarises only the details stated on the official information available at the time of writing.
Who This Opportunity Is For
Based strictly on the listed criteria, this scholarship targets a narrow group of applicants. You are more likely to be considered if you meet every point below:
- You are a female student
- You are not over the age of 20
- You graduated from a public secondary school
- You have already gained admission into a public university
- You scored a minimum of 240 in the 2026 JAMB examination
- You have at least five distinctions (A1–B3) in WAEC or NECO
Eligible fields of study are not stated in the available information. The degree level is university (undergraduate level is implied by references to university sponsorship and admission into a public university).
Who is unlikely to qualify: Male students, anyone older than 20, graduates of private secondary schools, candidates who have not yet secured admission into a public university, those with a JAMB score below 240, or those without five distinctions in WAEC/NECO. Nationality requirements are not stated on the main eligibility list. Linked news titles on the provider’s page refer to “young Nigerian girls,” but the formal criteria themselves do not explicitly name or exclude any nationality.
What the Scholarship Covers
The provider states that female scholars are provided a full scholarship covering:
- Tuition
- Books
- Living expenses throughout university
Additional support mentioned includes mentorship, international and regional internship opportunities, and coaching through private sessions, webinars and group retreats.
Travel, insurance, visa costs or accommodation are not listed separately beyond the living-expenses cover. Application fee is not stated in the available information.
How Selection Works
Scholars are selected on a merit basis. Eligible candidates submit an application with the required academic details, documents and a personal motivation essay. After review of the documentation, shortlisted candidates are invited to an interview.
What You Should Prepare
Documents are not listed in full detail. The page requires applicants to provide all required academic details and documents, including a personal motivation essay, and to upload everything before submitting.
Practical preparation based on the stated criteria:
- Proof of age (to confirm you are not over 20)
- Evidence of graduation from a public secondary school
- Proof of admission into a public university
- 2026 JAMB result showing a score of 240 or higher
- WAEC or NECO results showing at least five distinctions (A1–B3)
- A carefully written motivation essay
Because the exact document list is not fully itemised, check the application form itself for any additional uploads once you open it. The form allows you to save and continue later, which is useful if you are still gathering papers.
How to Apply
The provider gives these steps:
- Click “Apply Now” to open the application form.
- Read the questionnaires carefully and fill them in accurately.
- Upload all required documents before submitting.
- Use the “Save and continue later” option if you need more time to gather documents. Applications open 1 October 2026 and close 31 December 2026.
- Proofread everything, then click Submit.
No email address for applications is shown on the main page. The form is hosted on Google Forms (docs.google.com).
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying before you have secured admission into a public university — the criteria require that you have already gained admission.
- Submitting with fewer than five distinctions or a JAMB score below 240.
- Uploading incomplete documents or skipping the motivation essay.
- Leaving the form unfinished without using the save option, then missing the 31 December 2026 deadline.
- Assuming eligibility based only on news headlines without checking the formal criteria yourself.
For Nigerian applicants, the combination of a high JAMB cut-off (240), public-school background and public-university admission means competition is likely to be strong among high-performing students from government secondary schools. Prepare the motivation essay early and keep clear digital copies of every result and admission letter.
Scam Warning
Never pay any fee unless the official page or form itself clearly requests one. The information available does not state an application fee, and the application uses a Google Forms link. Be cautious of anyone contacting you privately to request payment, bank details or “processing fees” in connection with this scholarship.
Always verify the latest details on the provider’s official website before applying. Details can change.