Taiwo Bankole Scholarship 2026 for Nigerian Undergraduates

Paradigm Initiative is accepting applications for the 2026 Taiwo Bankole Scholarship, which supports young people from low-income households in Ajegunle, Lagos, pursuing university education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) or Law.

The scholarship will support 10 students, comprising five males and five females, at public universities in Nigeria.

Scholarship Benefits

Selected applicants will receive full scholarship support for the duration of their undergraduate studies, subject to the programme's terms and conditions.

The scholarship aims to reduce the financial barriers preventing eligible young people from completing university education in STEM or Law.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

Be between 17 and 25 years old.

Be residents of Ajegunle, Lagos.

Have secured admission into a public university in Nigeria.

Be studying an eligible course in STEM or Law.

Applicants from low-income households are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements

Applicants must prepare the following documents:

SSCE certificate.

JAMB result.

University admission letter.

Identification document, such as a National Identification Number document, international passport, voter's card or driver's licence.

Two recommendation letters.

The recommendation letters must include:

At least one letter from a secondary school teacher, principal or another person who taught or supervised the applicant at secondary school.

One letter from an Ajegunle community stakeholder who can speak to the applicant's character.

Applicants should ensure that the required documents are available before starting the online application.

How to Apply

Confirm that you meet the age, residence, financial and admission requirements.

Gather the required academic documents and identification.

Obtain the two recommendation letters.

Complete the online application form.

Upload the required documents and submit before the deadline.

Scholarship application: https://taiwobankole.com/application/

Eligibility and application instructions: https://taiwobankole.com/

Official website: https://taiwobankole.com/

Application Deadline

6 November 2026