Muslim Scholarship Fund for Nigerian Students 2026

Published: 07 Jan 2026

The Muslim Scholarship Fund in Nigeria (MSFN) was established in 1999 to assist financially handicapped but academically sound Nigerian Muslims from poor home to realize their educational goals at senior secondary school (SSS) and undergraduate levels with the country.

The coverage is for students originated from Edo, Ekiti, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo states.

Muslim Scholarship Fund for Nigerian Students

Muslim Scholarship Fund for Nigerian Students Benefits

• Undergraduate students get  N120,000 per year while secondary school students get  N40,000 per year.
• The scholarship amounts may be reviewed annually, depending on the economic situation in Nigeria.

Requirements for Muslim Scholarship Fund for Nigerian Students

• Must be a Nigerian Muslim
• Must be registered in (or have received admission to) a tertiary institution or senior secondary school for which he/she is seeking an MSFN scholarship
• Must be ready to participate actively in volunteer efforts beneficial to the Muslim community, such as teaching young people in coaching classes, helping the elderly, active participation in MSS activities etc. A Muslim leader in the community or school shall attest to these volunteer activities

Check also:
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship (How to Apply)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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