The Opekete Foundation is delighted to announce the commencement of applications for the 2025 Florence Bamidele MakanjuOla Scholarship.
The FBM Scholarship offers a sum of ₦1 million to support secondary school and tertiary institution students in Nigeria creating learning and economic empowerment opportunities.
The Opekete Foundation is thrilled to announce our 2025/26 FBM Scholarships for future nurses and educators in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
The foundation is committed to supporting and empowering the next generation of teachers and healthcare professionals with financial assistance to help them succeed and innovate in their fields.
The Opekete Foundation is in memory of Late Mrs Florence Bamidele Makanjuola who built a career in teaching and nursing. Aside her passion for the promoting female self dependence , Mrs Makanjuola in her lifetime expressed dissatisfaction at the current state of education and calibre of teachers available.
To keep her dream alive, her children and grandchildren have decided to continue with the scholarships via the Florence Fund.
Host Country: Nigeria
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
Reward: ₦1million Award
₦650,000/Year (Undergraduate)
₦350,000/Year (High Schoo
Application Deadline: June 20, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the FBM Scholarship, you must:
- A female Nigerian Citizen
- Have gained admission/ or currently enrolled into a public university or Senior Secondary School while applying for this opportunity.
- Applicants must be attending or intending to attend a public or federal government owned Senior Secondary School or University
- Intending and/or willing to study Teaching Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) or Nursing in the University
Academic Qualifications
Secondary School Applicants
- Minimum of 5 Distinctions (A or B) in English, Mathematics and any other 3 major subjects in Junior WAEC (Secondary applicants)
University Applicants
- Minimum of 5 Distinctions (A1- B3) in English, Mathematics and any other 3 major subjects in WAEC / NECO at one sitting
- Meet the required cut-off score in JAMB for the course and school applied to.
Benefits of Florence Bamidele Makanjuola Scholarship 2025
- Secondary School Students
Maximum of ₦350,000 per annum for each student.
- University Students
Maximum of ₦650,000 per annum for each student.
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