Aliko Dangote Foundation Share Grant Initiative 2026 for Nigerian Students

Must be 18 years or older Must be a current student of an eligible Nigerian tertiary institution Public and private universities, polytechnics and colleges of education are covered Must successfully complete student verification Must provide a valid matriculation number Must have an 11-digit BVN Must satisfy applicable KYC/regulatory requirements Must personally subscribe for at least 10 DPRP IPO shares through the designated channel Participation must be in the student's own name and for their own benefit.

A student investing the minimum ₦5,250 applies for 10 shares. If eligible, ADF may fund a separate application for another 10 shares worth ₦5,250 at no additional cost to the student. If both applications receive full allotment, that could result in 20 shares.

Important: The additional shares are not automatically guaranteed. ADF retains discretion over funding the additional application, and both the student's shares and ADF-funded shares remain subject to the IPO allotment process.

Check the ADF portal for the accurate requested documents.

Step 1 — Visit the official student portal Go to: ADF Student Application Portal Step 2 — Select your institution Search for and select your university, polytechnic or college of education. The portal specifically supports public and private tertiary institutions. Step 3 — Enter your matriculation number Enter your matric number exactly as registered with your institution. Step 4 — Enter your BVN Provide your 11-digit Bank Verification Number. Step 5 — Accept the terms Read and accept the Initiative's Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notice. Step 6 — Click “Verify and proceed” The system will attempt to verify your student information. Step 7 — Complete the required personal/KYC information After successful student verification, continue with the requested information for the IPO subscription process. Step 8 — Subscribe for at least 10 shares The minimum is: 10 shares × ₦525 = ₦5,250 You can apply for more than 10 shares, but the ADF-funded application is limited to an additional 10 shares.

Step 9 — Make payment through the designated channel Follow the payment instructions presented during the official application process. Do not send money to unofficial accounts or individuals. Step 10 — Keep your confirmation Save your application/payment confirmation for reference. If you satisfy the Initiative requirements, ADF may then fund and submit a separate application for 10 additional shares on your behalf. You don't pay for those additional 10 shares.