Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation Educational scholarship 2026 (how to Apply)

About the Scholarship Program:

Every year, the Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation Educational Assistance Programme awards scholarships to talented underprivileged students pursuing their desire of higher study. Since its beginning in 2008, the Wilson and Yinka Badejo Scholarship has awarded more than 500 scholarships to students from low-income homes.

The scholarship is intended for academically sound students who plan to attend (or are already attending) a public tertiary school. Students must meet all eligibility standards before their application is examined by the Wilson & Yinka Badejo Foundation scholarship board.

Benefits of the Scholarship Program:

The Wilson and Yinka Badejo Scholarship provides a monetary grant of 70,000 to each selected candidate to help cover the expense of their studies in Nigerian universities, colleges, or polytechnics.

Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship Program:

• Demonstrated financial need: Applicants must come from a less privileged background, as evidenced by providing a short personal statement on background.
• Academic & Personal excellence: Applicants must have a strong academic record and also possess demonstrated good character that can be readily verified.
• Enrollment status: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted to an accredited public tertiary institution (Note: Students in private tertiary institutions are not eligible).
• Previous beneficiaries: Individuals who have received at least two scholarships from our foundation in the past are not eligible to reapply to ensure fairness and equal opportunity.
• Multiple Applications: Applicants may apply for both the Legacy and the Nurturing Hearts scholarships. However, if selected, the applicant can receive only one scholarship award.

The Legacy scholarship is an established student scholarship that the foundation has offered since 2008. It is intended to provide financial support and help to brilliant poor students pursuing a higher education degree at any public tertiary institution (universities, polytechnics, or colleges of education). This scholarship is non-renewable (one-time). Read on to learn more about the legacy scholarship:

• Must be a Nigerian resident and enrolled in a course at a Nigerian public tertiary institution (qualifying institutions include the West African Theological Seminary and the Life Theological Seminary, Ikorodu).
• Must meet all basic qualifying criteria at the time of application submission.
• Must complete the scholarship application form online.
• If you have already been accepted into a public tertiary institution but have not yet began your studies, you must provide your JAMB admission letter. Any student who is currently enrolled and pursuing a course of study at a public tertiary school must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 to be eligible.
• If you are chosen as a possible awardee, you must submit a letter of reference from a priest in your local assembly, the Head of Department, the Course Advisor, or the Dean of Students. The scholarship board may conduct an interview at its discretion.
• There is no age requirement to apply or qualify for this scholarship.

Please keep in mind that the scholarship board reserves the right to amend or waive parts of the eligibility requirements for this scholarship award at its discretion, based on relevant considerations, and/or as rationally judged appropriate.

Selection Process:

Scholarship Award Timeline:

• March 15th: Scholarship application portal open
• May 29th: Scholarship application deadline

Application Deadline:

Applications for the WYBF Scholarship are open for entries until the 29th of May, 2026

Requirements for Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation Nurturing Hearts Scholarship

The Nurturing Hearts scholarship is a new scholarship category launched this year in honour of our co-founder; Rev. Mrs. Adeyinka Badejo. It is designed to assist and encourage young females (between ages 18 – 28) who have a keen interest in children’s ministry work. This scholarship is renewable for up to a maximum of one time. Read below for more information about the Nurturing Hearts scholarship:

• Must be a resident of Nigeria and meet basic eligibility criteria (waived, where applicable).
• Must meet age and gender requirements as of the time of applying (proof will be requested).
• Must submit a complete scholarship application form online.
• Must be pursuing a degree, vocational training, and/or actively seeking professional development in an area directly related to children’s ministry.
• Must submit an essay between 500 – 750 words that describes your interest and passion for children’s ministry work and how you plan to make a positive impact in the lives the young lives you work with (Any prior experience with children’s ministry work can be included).
• Must provide one letter of recommendation from a cleric, mentor, professor, and/or counsellor attesting to your personal character and demonstrated passion for working with children and children’s ministry.
• Must be willing to partake in an interview with the sc`holarship board if selected as a potential awardee
• Please note that the scholarship board reserves the right to modify or waive parts of the eligibility requirements for this scholarship award based on discretion, relevant considerations, and/or as justifiably deemed fit.

We at Icanstudent wish you the very best in your scholarship application process. Don’t forget to follow the Icanstudent website for more information and guidelines on how to be a top applicant in your scholarship application process.

Understand that the scholarship is two in one. So choose the one that you are eligible to apply to