AMIR Fund Medical Scholars Programme for Nigerian Muslim Medical Students
The AMIR Fund for Education, Science and Technology is inviting applications for its 2026/2027 Medical Scholars Programme, offering up to 20 tuition scholarships to Muslim medical students from low-income households studying at selected government universities in Nigeria.
Each scholarship covers tuition and mandatory school fees and can be renewed annually until graduation, subject to academic performance.
Scholarship Details
- Programme: AMIR Fund Medical Scholars Programme 2026/2027
- Provider: AMIR Fund for Education, Science and Technology
- Location: Nigeria
- Number of Scholarships: Up to 20
- Study Level: 200 level and above
- Eligible Programmes: MBBS and BDS
- Eligible Students: Muslim students from low-income households
- Eligible Universities: Selected leading government universities in Nigeria
- Deadline: 30 October 2026 at 11:59 PM WAT
- Application Fee: Free
About the Scholarship
The AMIR Fund Medical Scholars Programme is designed to support exceptionally able Muslim minority medical students from low-income households, helping them continue their medical education and become doctors while strengthening representation in the medical profession.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful scholars receive:
- 100% tuition coverage.
- Coverage of mandatory school fees.
- Fees paid directly to the university.
- Scholarship renewable every year until graduation, based on academic performance.
To remain eligible for renewal, scholars must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.50/5.00 or above.
Eligible Universities
The programme is open to eligible students at the following universities:
- University of Ibadan (UI)
- University of Lagos (UNILAG)
- Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
- Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
- Bayero University Kano (BUK)
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
- University of Benin (UNIBEN)
- Federal University of Medical Sciences, Abeokuta (FUMMSA)
- Lagos State University (LASU)
- Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU)
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be a Nigerian Muslim minority student from a low-income household.
- Be studying MBBS or BDS at an eligible university.
- Be in 200 level or above.
- Have a minimum CGPA of 3.50/5.00.
- Be able to demonstrate financial need.
The programme information also describes the scholarships as being for Muslim MBBS and BDS students at leading government universities in Nigeria.
Application Requirements
Applicants are advised to read the Applicant Information Brief before starting the application and have all required documents ready for upload.
The application form states that applicants should allow approximately 25 minutes to complete the application.
Application Checklist
Before applying, ensure that you:
- Are a Nigerian Muslim minority student.
- Come from a low-income household.
- Are studying MBBS or BDS.
- Are in 200 level or above.
- Study at one of the listed eligible universities.
- Have a minimum CGPA of 3.50/5.00.
- Can demonstrate genuine financial need.
- Read the Applicant Information Brief.
- Have your required documents ready for upload.
- Have about 25 minutes available to complete the application.
How to Apply
- Read the Applicant Information Brief before beginning.
- Prepare your required documents.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Review your information carefully.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Application Deadline
Friday, 30 October 2026 at 11:59 PM WAT
Important Information
The application is 100% free.
AMIR Fund never asks applicants for payment at any stage and there are no agents.
Enquiries
Email: fund@amirfund.org
Scholarships Expiring Soon
Conclusion
The AMIR Fund Medical Scholars Programme 2026/2027 offers up to 20 tuition scholarships to eligible Muslim medical students from low-income households. The scholarship covers 100% of tuition and mandatory school fees and may be renewed annually until graduation for scholars who maintain the required academic performance.
Applications close on 30 October 2026 at 11:59 PM WAT.
