About this opportunity
The Gabriel Ezenri Foundation is a Nigerian non profit that supports students, researchers and academic development. Its 2026 programmes cover three tracks, namely scholarships, research grants and academia support, and each applicant may choose only one track in a cycle.
The scholarship track is for outstanding undergraduate students at accredited Nigerian universities and polytechnics who combine strong academics with financial need. Awards reach up to ₦500,000 per academic session and can cover tuition and registration, learning materials and a modest living stipend. Scholarships are renewable each year where the student maintains a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale, and the Foundation plans about ten awards each year.
The research grant track supports early career researchers at Nigerian institutions with grants from ₦150,000 to ₦1,000,000. Funds cover practical research costs such as fieldwork and data collection, laboratory consumables and small equipment, software and dataset access, research assistant stipends, ethics approval fees and transcription and analysis. Supported projects run for six to eighteen months.
The 2026 application window opened on 1 September 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026, with decisions expected by 30 November 2026. There is no application fee, and the Foundation asks applicants never to pay anyone in exchange for an award.
What you receive
- Scholarship support of up to ₦500,000 per academic session
- Research grants from ₦150,000 to ₦1,000,000
- Renewable support for students who keep a strong result
- Research projects funded for six to eighteen months
Who can apply
- Undergraduates enrolled in or admitted to an accredited Nigerian university or polytechnic
- Continuing students with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale and demonstrable financial need
- New entrants with a UTME score of 250 or above, or five O level credits including English and Mathematics
- Early career researchers at Nigerian institutions for the research grant track
- One funding track only per application cycle
Who should not apply
- The research grant cannot be used for personal tuition or salaries
- Applicants may select only one track per cycle
Documents to prepare
- Proof of enrolment or admission
- Academic results such as transcripts, UTME score or O level credits
- Evidence of financial need for the scholarship track
- A research proposal with a clear question, a realistic budget and a timeline for the grant track
How to apply
- Go to the official Gabriel Ezenri Foundation funding application page.
- Choose one funding track, either the scholarship or the research grant.
- Upload the required documents and submit the form before the deadline of 30 September 2026.
Selection process
- Completed applications are reviewed by the Foundation, and applicants are told whether they have been successful by 30 November 2026.
Sources and verification
Questions applicants ask
Is there an application fee?
No, there is no application fee, and the Foundation asks applicants not to pay anyone for an award.
How much is the scholarship worth?
Up to ₦500,000 per academic session, renewable with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale.
When does the window close?
The 2026 window closes on 30 September 2026, with decisions expected by 30 November 2026.
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