2025 Herbert Olufunso Marcus Memorial Scholarship for Nigerian Students

Published: 05 May 2025

The Herbert Olufunso Marcus Memorial Scholarship is a need-based award created by his children to honor a man whose life was defined by love—for learning, for family, for peace, and for the quiet pursuit of becoming one’s best self.

This scholarship is open to undergraduate students in Nigeria—both current and incoming—who may not have perfect grades but carry within them the quiet strength of compassion, the courage to grow, and the curiosity to learn.

Herbert Olufunso Scholarship Program

Requirements for Herbert Olufunso Scholarship Program

• Applicants must be enrolled in (or awaiting admission to) a Nigerian university or tertiary institution.
• Applicant should be able to provide evidence of financial need.
• Applicant must be in good academic standing—or, if not, can demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility, personal growth, or character in other ways.
• Applicant must reflect values of empathy, integrity, and a quiet commitment to bettering the world around them.

Application Documents

• A personal essay responding to the prompt below.
• One letter of recommendation from someone who has witnessed your growth, compassion, or quiet leadership.
• Proof of enrollment, or a cover letter stating that admission is pending (for incoming students).
• Last semester’s grades, if available.

Application Deadline

How to Apply