FCM Foundation Board Scholarship (FCM FBS) is a yearly scholarship programme aimed at providing a one-time academic support to female Muslim students in 200 and 300 levels in selected public universities in Nigeria. The scholarship includes one-time financial support and a one-day exclusive mentorship session for selected scholars. FCM FBS is currently sponsored by the foundation’s Board of Trustees and is aimed at entrenching the practice of excellent academic performance culminating into graduation with first class.
Benefits
Scholarship Funds
One day exclusive mentorship session
Post scholarship mentorship and guidance
Possible future support for higher learning
Eligible Institutions
1. Federal University of Technology, Akure
2. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
3. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
4.University of Ibadan, Ibadan
5.Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
6.Ekiti State University, Ekiti
7.Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
8. Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa
9.Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
10.Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode
11.Osun State University, Osogbo
12.Ondo State University of Medical Sciences
13. University of Ilesa, Osun State
14.Federal University of Oye-Ekiti
Eligibility Criteria
Be a female Muslim undergraduate student
Be currently in 200 or 300 level at one of the eligible universities.
Have a minimum CGPA of 4.0 out of 5.0 (or equivalence)
Be willing to attend the one-day in-person mentorship session in Lagos, Nigeria.
Required Documents
The following documents are to be provided and uploaded during the application:
Student Identity Card (of institution)
Reference letter from a reputable Islamic Organization (Institution-based Students Organizations are not acceptable)
Letter must be on letterheaded paper and be addressed to The Executive Director, First Class Muslim Foundation, Lagos, Nigeria.
Letters should genuinely speak to the character of the applicants and should not be generic.
Improperly addressed letters or generic letters will lead to disqualification.
Current result slip showing student CGPA with the signature and stamp of the HOD
A Personal Statement to convince panellists as to why they should consider you for the scholarship.
Word limit for Personal Statement is 300.
Font type is Century Gothic and font size is 12.
Spacing should be 1.5.
Full name should be written at the top of the document.
Personal statement must be uploaded as pdf file.
The unethical use of AI tools to generate or significantly adjust/review personal statements is prohibited. All personal statements submitted will be tested and evaluated for plagiarism or AI-derivation. AI detection beyond 20% is not acceptable. Applicants who disregard this will be disqualified from current and any future opportunities from the foundation.
Application Closes:
10th September, 2025