Taiwo Bankole Scholarship 2026 — Full Undergraduate Scholarship

Applicants must:

• Be between 17 and 25 years old.
• Be a resident of Ajegunle, Lagos State.
• Have secured admission into a public university in Nigeria.
• Be admitted to study a course in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) or Law.
• Come from a low-income household or demonstrate financial disadvantage.

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

The 2026 scholarship will select 10 successful applicants — five males and five females.

Successful applicants will receive:

• A full undergraduate scholarship.
• Scholarship support for the full duration of their university studies.
• Support toward completing an undergraduate degree in STEM or Law at a Nigerian public university.

For the 2026 cycle:

• 10 students will be selected.
• 5 male scholars will be selected.
• 5 female scholars will be selected.

Continued support is subject to the terms and conditions of the scholarship programme.

Applicants should prepare:

• SSCE certificate.
• JAMB/UTME result.
• University admission letter.
• Valid identification, such as:

  • NIN

  • International Passport

  • Voter's Card

  • Driver's Licence

Two recommendation letters are also required:

1. One recommendation from someone who taught or supervised the applicant in secondary school, such as a teacher or principal.

2. One recommendation from an Ajegunle community stakeholder who can speak about the applicant's personality and character.

Applicants will also need to complete a short application essay explaining who they are and why they deserve the Taiwo Bankole Scholarship.

• Applying simply because you live in Lagos without confirming the Ajegunle residency requirement.
• Applying without having secured university admission.
• Submitting an admission offer for a course outside STEM or Law.
• Uploading unclear SSCE, JAMB or identification documents.
• Using two referees who do not satisfy the required referee categories.
• Asking an Ajegunle community referee who does not genuinely know you.
• Exceeding the 1,800-character limit for the application essay.
• Writing a generic essay that does not explain your personal circumstances and educational goals.
• Providing inaccurate information about your residence or financial circumstances.
• Waiting until 6 November to begin collecting recommendation letters.

1. Confirm that you meet the core eligibility requirements:

   • Age 17–25.

   • Resident of Ajegunle.

   • Admission into a Nigerian public university.

   • STEM or Law course.

   • Financial need / low-income background.

2. Prepare your required documents:

   • SSCE certificate.

   • JAMB/UTME result.

   • Admission letter.

   • Valid means of identification.

3. Identify two suitable referees.

4. Obtain one recommendation letter from a former secondary-school teacher, principal or supervisor.

5. Obtain another recommendation letter from an Ajegunle community stakeholder who can attest to your character.

6. Visit the official Taiwo Bankole Scholarship application portal.

7. Complete your personal, parent/guardian and educational information.

8. Upload all required documents.

9. Complete the application essay in no more than 1,800 characters, explaining who you are and why you deserve the scholarship.

10. Review your entire application carefully.

11. Accept the applicant declaration confirming that the information and documents supplied are accurate.

12. Submit your application before 6 November 2026 at 11:59 PM WAT.