The Yinka & Pelumi Foundation Scholars Programme 2026 offers financial support to eligible undergraduate students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) studying Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
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About Yinka & Pelumi Foundation Scholarship
The programme is open to students from 100 level to 500 level and provides support for tuition, accommodation and academic materials, alongside mentorship and career guidance.
Applications close on 25 October 2026. Eligible students should prepare their documents and apply before the deadline.
Benefits of Yinka & Pelumi Foundation Scholarship
Selected scholars will receive the following benefits:
- Tuition support: ₦200,000 per academic session.
- Accommodation support: ₦200,000.
- Academic materials: ₦50,000 each semester.
- Mentorship: Conferences and career advice from professionals in their fields.
The Foundation Scholars Programme aims to support students throughout their engineering education.
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Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Yinka & Pelumi Foundation scholarship, applicants must:
- Be an undergraduate of Obafemi Awolowo University.
- Study Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- Be in 100 to 500 level.
- Not currently benefit from another scholarship.
Applicants who currently receive another scholarship are ineligible.
Required Documents
100-Level Students
- Post-UTME result aggregate slip.
- Personal essay explaining why you want the scholarship.
- Signed personal letter of attestation for character.
- Referee-signed character template.
200-Level to 500-Level Students
- Transcript printed from the OAU e-portal.
- Personal essay explaining why you want the scholarship.
- Signed personal letter of attestation for character.
- Referee-signed character template.
Download and print the character template, obtain your referee’s signature and upload it with your application.
Accepted file formats are PDF, JPEG and PNG. Each file must not exceed 10 MB.
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Selection Process
The Foundation will review submitted applications and email applicants to confirm whether they have been selected.
Use an active email address and check your inbox regularly for updates.
How to Apply for the Yinka & Pelumi Foundation Scholars Programme
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit Yinka & Pelumi Foundation Scholars Programme Portal.
- Confirm your eligibility.
- Download and print the character template. DOWNLOAD IT HERE
- Obtain your referee’s signature.
- Prepare the documents required for your academic level.
- Complete the personal essay.
- Upload all required documents and submit your application.
Ensure your application is complete before submission.
Application Deadline
The deadline for the Yinka & Pelumi Foundation Scholars Programme 2026 is 25 October 2026.
The Foundation will not accept applications after this date. Submit your documents early to avoid missing the deadline.
