2025 Nifemi Brown Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Program For Nigerians
Published: 05 May 2025
The NBF Undergraduate Scholarship Program (NBF-USP) was created to alleviate the financial burden on students pursuing a higher education in Nigeria.
The Nifemi Brown Foundation Scholarship helps students nurture their potential as they demonstrate academic excellence, leadership qualities, and a commitment to community service.
Nifemi Brown Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
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Benefits of Nifemi Brown Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
The NBF Undergraduate Scholarship will provide funds to support the academic journey of the selected candidates.
Requirements for Nifemi Brown Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
Nationality & Residency
- Must be a Nigerian citizen
- Must currently reside in Nigeria
Educational Status
- Must have gained admission into a recognized Nigerian tertiary institution (Federal or State university)
- Must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program
- Open to 100 – 300 level students only
Academic Performance
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale or its equivalent (2:1 or higher)
- Academic transcript(s) is required for verification
Character and Leadership
- Must exhibit strong moral character as confirmed by a recommendation letter from a school official, religious leader, or community head
- Must show commitment to personal and community development (e.g., leadership roles, volunteering, advocacy)
Application Documents
Applicants must submit the following:
- Provide a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter’s Card, NIN or its equivalent)
- Admission letter or proof of studentship
- All academic transcripts from 100 Level to the most recent
- Clear and concisely written, error-free, coherent, and unassisted by AI (ChatGPT etc) personable personal statement
- Three letters of recommendation from separate entities/institutions. A letter of recommendation tendered from the same entity/institution attracts automatic disqualification. Each recommendation letter must be signed and dated not older than 1 month.
- Suggested referees: lecture/course advisor, religious/community leader, mentor/supervisor
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- All documents must be in PDF or JPEG format and not exceed 2MB per file
Application Deadline
June 30, 2025How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Nifemi Brown Foundation (NBF) on nbfafrica.org to apply
Complete the Application Form
- Fill out the online form here
- Provide accurate name, email, phone number, and institution details
- Use an active email and phone number for correspondence
Maximum 500 words, addressing:
- Your educational background and goals
- Why you need this scholarship
- How you plan to give back to your community
- Any leadership roles or extracurricular involvement
After Submission
- You will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage (e.g., interview or verification)
- The selection committee’s decisions are final
For more details, visit Nifemi Brown Foundation webpage