Call for Applications: Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation (WYBF) Scholarship 2026 for Nigerian Students
The Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation (WYBF) has officially opened applications for its 2026 Scholarship Programme for Nigerian students.
The Wilson and Yinka Badejo Scholarship offers a cash award of ₦70,000 to support brilliant but indigent students in completing their tertiary education.
Wilson and Yinka Badejo Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Reward: ₦70,000
- IELTS Required: No
- Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation Scholarship (WYBF) Details
The Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation Educational Assistance Programme provides annual scholarships to brilliant indigent students pursuing higher education in Nigeria.
Since the inception of the programme in 2008, the foundation has awarded over 500 scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The scholarship is designed for academically outstanding students who are currently attending — or planning to attend — a public tertiary institution in Nigeria. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements before their applications can be considered by the scholarship board of the Wilson & Yinka Badejo Foundation.
Eligibility Requirements for WYBF Scholarship 2026
To qualify for the Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation Scholarship, applicants must:
- Demonstrate financial need by providing a short personal statement about their background.
- Possess strong academic performance and good character that can be verified.
- Be enrolled in or admitted into an accredited public tertiary institution in Nigeria.
(Students attending private tertiary institutions are not eligible.) - Not have received the foundation’s scholarship award more than twice previously.
- Note that applicants may apply for both the Legacy and Nurturing Hearts scholarships, but only one award can be received if selected.
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Benefits of the Wilson and Yinka Badejo Scholarship 2026
Selected candidates will receive a ₦70,000 scholarship award to support their educational expenses.
Required Documents for WYBF Scholarship 2026
Applicants are expected to prepare the following documents:
- Completed Application Form
- Academic Transcripts
- JAMB Admission Letter (for 100-level students)
- Letter of Recommendation
- Essay
