Call For Application: Abdullahi Tanko Umaru Memorial Scholarship Fund For Nigerian Students 2024

Published: 15 Jan 2024

In honor of Mallam Abdullahi Tanko Umaru’s memory, the  Scholarship is open to indigenous students facing financial hardships to support their study pursuits.

Are you a student at a tertiary institution, passionate about the humanities and social sciences, and facing economic challenges? The Abdullahi Tanko Umaru Memorial Scholarship offers a unique opportunity to honour Mallam Tanko’s legacy by supporting students like you who are determined to make a difference.

Abdullahi Tanko Umaru Memorial Scholarship

Application Deadline	February 5, 2024
Value	N100,000
Country to study	Nigeria
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	Abdullahi Tanko Umaru Memorial Scholarship
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Abdullahi Tanko Umaru Memorial Scholarship

Financial aid of N100,000 for students in humanities and social sciences, honoring Mallam Tanko’s legacy.

Requirements for Abdullahi Tanko Umaru Memorial Scholarship

To be considered for the Abdullahi Tanko Umaru Memorial Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a first or second-year student at any tertiary institution
• Be enrolled in any field of humanities and social sciences (Non-STEM)
• There is no minimum CGPA requirement to apply for this Scholarship.
• Students who may have struggled academically are especially encouraged to apply.

Selection Process

Timeline:

1. Submit your application here by February 5, 2024.
2. Successful applicants will be notified by March 5, 2024.

Application Documents

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Write a response to three essay questions:
  • What are your academic and career goals and how have your friends and family
    influenced and inspired them? (500 words maximum)
  • What does “leaving a good legacy behind” mean to you? (500 words maximum)
  • Describe a problem you have solved or a problem you would like to solve. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution (500 words maximum).

Application Deadline

February 5, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Abdullahi Tanko Umaru Memorial Scholarship on docs.google.com to apply