ASMAF (Ajesola Solarin) Scholarship 2026: Nigerian Female Undergraduates
Introduction
The Ajesola Solarin Majekodunmi Foundation (ASMAF) Scholarship 2026 is a need-based scholarship opportunity for brilliant but financially disadvantaged Nigerian women pursuing undergraduate professional courses at public universities in Nigeria.
The scholarship is designed to reduce financial barriers to tertiary education while also developing academic excellence, leadership and life skills among young Nigerian women.
The 2026 application period begins on 1 August 2026, with applications closing on 15 September 2026.
Benefits
The ASMAF Scholarship provides:
- Financial assistance covering tuition, board and upkeep for a professional course at a public Nigerian university.
- Support for a period of up to six years, depending on the course and year of award.
- Life skills and leadership development programmes, including mentoring.
- Personal, academic and professional growth opportunities.
- Access to resources, information and tools that encourage academic excellence and lifelong learning.
The exact scholarship amount is determined annually by ASMAF. Selected finalists will be notified of the amount of their award.
The scholarship is normally awarded for the period of a full academic year, from the time of the award until the conclusion of the student’s course, unless otherwise stated.
Payments are made in instalments from semester to semester, except where the university requires otherwise, and continued payment is subject to confirmation of the recipient’s eligibility.
The scholarship can be renewed annually for the duration of the course, provided the awardee maintains the required academic record and participates fully in the programmes offered under the award.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a female Nigerian citizen.
- Be indigent and demonstrate significant financial need.
- Be embarking on tertiary-level qualifications for the first time.
- Have gained admission to, or already be enrolled in, a full-time accredited undergraduate programme.
- Be studying at a public university in Nigeria.
- Be studying Medicine, Law, Actuarial Science, Engineering, Accountancy, Architecture or another professional course.
- Meet the required financial-need and academic requirements.
- Demonstrate commitment to academic and professional excellence.
- Demonstrate strong leadership potential.
Financial need is a major factor in the selection process. ASMAF considers the applicant and family’s ability to contribute towards university costs, including factors such as family income, assets and family size. Each applicant is assessed individually.
Selection Process
ASMAF states that:
- All eligibility criteria will be verified.
- Recommenders may be contacted.
- A provisional ranking of applicants will be prepared based on the course of study, state of origin and geographical zone of the admitting university.
- The final list of successful applicants will depend on the funds available.
- ASMAF’s selection decisions are final and binding, and the Foundation will not entertain appeals against its decisions.
- Where a scholarship is offered, the recipient must respond to the offer within the timeframe stated in the offer letter.
Deadline
The 2026 ASMAF scholarship application period begins on:
1 August 2026
Application Deadline: 15 September 2026
The official ASMAF scholarship page states that the deadline for the collection and submission of applications is Tuesday, 15 September 2026 and that late applications will not be accepted.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible applicants should apply through the ASMAF scholarship application process.
Applicants should:
- Confirm that they meet the eligibility requirements.
- Obtain and complete the ASMAF scholarship application form.
- Provide accurate information about their academic background and financial circumstances.
- Submit the completed application and the required supporting documents through the prescribed ASMAF application process.
- Ensure that the complete application reaches ASMAF on or before 15 September 2026.
Only completed application packages received by the deadline will be considered. Applicants should ensure that no required information or supporting document is omitted, as incomplete or false information can make an application ineligible for consideration.
Scholarships Expiring Soon
Conclusion
The ASMAF Scholarship 2026 offers financially disadvantaged Nigerian women studying professional courses at public universities an opportunity to receive substantial educational support alongside leadership and life-skills development.
Application Link
Apply through the official ASMAF scholarship page:
Deadline: 15 September 2026.
