The Senator Abiola Ajimobi Foundation (SAAF) has officially opened applications for its 2026 Educational Scholarship/Grant. The initiative offers a financial award of ₦150,000 to support eligible undergraduate and Master’s students who are indigenes of Oyo State and are currently enrolled in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
Applications opened in late October and will close on 5 November 2026. Interested and qualified students are encouraged to apply promptly through the foundation’s official channels.
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About the Opportunity and the Foundation
The Senator Abiola Ajimobi Foundation Scholarship is an annual educational support programme established to advance access to quality tertiary education while honouring the legacy of the late Senator Abiola Ajimobi, former Governor of Oyo State.
The foundation’s mission is to help build a secure and progressive Nigeria by enhancing educational quality and promoting values that foster peace and national development.
The 2026 grant targets students facing financial constraints but demonstrating academic excellence.
It covers students studying in:
* Universities
* Polytechnics
* Colleges of Education
The support is intended to help with academic-related expenses and ease the financial burden on deserving Oyo State indigenes.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the SAAF Educational Grant 2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:
* Be an indigene of Oyo State (proof of local government of origin required).
* Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or Master’s student in a recognised Nigerian university, polytechnic, or college of education.
* Demonstrate academic excellence (applicants will be required to provide current transcripts and CGPA).
* Show verified financial need.
The programme is open to both male and female students. Applicants are also expected to provide accurate information about any other scholarships they currently hold or previous SAAF grants received.
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Award Value
Successful applicants will receive a financial grant of ₦150,000. While widely reported across scholarship platforms and consistent with previous cycles of the programme, applicants are advised to treat the amount as the stated award value for the 2026 exercise.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following documents in clear, readable formats before starting the application:
* Current academic transcript
* Signed and stamped reference letter from the Head of Department (HOD)
* Certificate of Local Government of Origin
* Recent passport photograph
* Personal statement of not more than 500 words (explaining academic goals, financial circumstances, and how the grant will support their studies)
* National Identification Number (NIN) and other personal/academic details as requested on the form
Documents are typically uploaded via the online application portal.
How to Apply
1. Visit the official Senator Abiola Ajimobi Foundation website: https://www.abiolaajimobifoundation.com/.
2. Locate and open the 2026 Educational Grant application form (a Google Form is used for submissions).
3. Carefully complete all sections with accurate personal, academic, and financial information.
4. Upload all required supporting documents.
5. Review the application thoroughly before final submission.
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Early preparation of the HOD reference letter and transcript is strongly recommended, as these documents can take time to obtain.
Application Deadline
Deadline: 5 November 2026
Applications submitted after this date will not be considered. No specific closing time has been publicly announced, so applicants are advised to submit well before the deadline.
