Muslim Scholarship Fund For Nigerian Students 2023

The Muslim Scholarship Fund in Nigeria (MSFN) was created out of the need to develop a scholarship scheme that caters for Muslim students in the senior secondary and tertiary levels.

It was established in 1999 (as Muslim Education Trust Fund) in response to the serious economic hardship in Nigeria, which was having untoward effects on the educational and moral standards of the Nigerian Muslim youths.

Host: Muslim Scholarship Fund
Tagged: Secondary School Scholarships | Undergraduate Scholarships
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Benefits: 40,000 Naira – 140,000
Deadline: January 17, 2023

It is no secret that the economic situation in Nigeria makes it difficult for the majority of people to afford good education. As a result of this difficult economic situation, some Muslims are being lured into other faiths as one of the means to get education,job, and general advancement in life etc.

The target group, are the students from the following states of Nigeria: KWARA, KOGI, LAGOS, OGUN, OYO, OSUN, ONDO, EDO, and EKITI.

When fully operational, it is expected that the scheme will cover all Muslims in the whole of Nigeria.

Scholarship Requirements:

To be considered for the scholarship:

• 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
• Undergraduate – Min. CGPA = 3.5/5.0; & Secondary School – Credit Pass in both English and Mathematics

Scholarship Duration and Reward

• N120,000 per year for undergraduates in tertiary institutions
• N40,000 per year for senior secondary school students

The above amounts may be reviewed annually, depending on the economic situation in Nigeria

Scholarship Zoning

The Scholarships are Applicable to Undergraduate & Secondary School Students in Southwestern States, Edo, Kwara and Kogi States, as follows:

• Lagos/Ogun Zone: 1 Undergraduate Slot for Ogun State Only and 3 Senior Secondary School Slots for the Zone.
• Oyo/Osun Zone: 5 Senior Secondary School Slots for the Zone.
• Kwara/Kogi Zone: 3 Undergraduate Slots for the Zone; 6 Senior Secondary School Slots for Kogi State and 2 Senior Secondary School Slots for Kwara State.
• Ondo/Ekiti/Edo Zone: 6 Undergraduate and 4 Senior Secondary School Slots for the Zone
• Endowment: 2 undergraduate applicants.

Priority will be given to female applicants and/or applicants with disability. The above zones are based on the states of origin of the applicants and NOT the states where the institutions/schools are located.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified applicants should apply usng the link below

It is important to visit the official website to access the application form and for more detailed information on how to apply for this offer.

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Deadline:

January 17, 2023