About this opportunity
The Taiwo Bankole Scholarship is a Paradigm Initiative project that supports young people from the Ajegunle community in pursuing higher education. This year it will provide full scholarships to ten students, five male and five female, to study a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics course or Law at any accredited Nigerian public tertiary institution.
The award supports each selected scholar for the full duration of their study, helping to reduce financial barriers and open a path toward their educational and career goals. Applicants must be between 17 and 25 years old, live in Ajegunle, and have secured admission into a Nigerian public university for a STEM or Law course. Young people from low income households are particularly encouraged to apply.
Paradigm Initiative runs the scholarship as part of its wider commitment to expanding educational and digital opportunities for underserved youth in Ajegunle and across Nigeria. Interested and eligible candidates should complete the online form before the closing date of 6 November 2026.
What you receive
- A full scholarship for one of ten selected scholars
- Support for the full duration of undergraduate study
- Study for a STEM or Law qualification at an accredited Nigerian public university
Who can apply
- Aged between 17 and 25 years
- A resident of the Ajegunle community in Lagos
- Has secured admission into a public university in Nigeria
- Admitted to study a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics course or Law
- Applicants from low income households are encouraged
Who should not apply
- Applicants who do not live in the Ajegunle community are not eligible
- Those outside the 17 to 25 age range are not eligible
- Admission to a private institution or a course outside STEM or Law is not covered
Documents to prepare
- Completed online application form
- Proof of admission into a Nigerian public university
- The personal and academic details requested on the form
How to apply
- Open the Taiwo Bankole Scholarship call on the Paradigm Initiative website
- Complete the online application form with your admission and personal details
- Submit your application before the 6 November 2026 closing date
- Apply on the official page at https://paradigmhq.org/working-zone/call-for-applications-taiwo-bankole-scholarship-2026/
Selection process
- Paradigm Initiative reviews applications against the stated criteria
- Ten scholars, five male and five female, are selected from the Ajegunle community
- Selected scholars are supported for the full duration of their undergraduate study
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Questions applicants ask
Who can apply?
Young people aged 17 to 25 who live in Ajegunle and have secured admission to a Nigerian public university for a STEM or Law course.
How many scholarships are available?
Ten full scholarships, five for male applicants and five for female applicants.
When do applications close?
The closing date is 6 November 2026.
What does the award cover?
Full scholarship support for the full duration of the scholar undergraduate study.
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