Scholarship application

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Applications for the 2026/2027 academic year are open.

Before you start, check the requirements and eligibility and the terms and conditions. The form takes about 20 minutes. You will need clear photos or scans of:

  • Passport photograph
  • Birth certificate or declaration of age
  • O' Level result
  • JAMB UTME result
  • National Identity Card (optional)

Applications are free of charge. POTAF will never ask you to pay to apply. Read our privacy policy to see how we use your information.

Prefer paper? Download the application form (PDF) and submit it as described on the application process page.

Personal details

You must be between 18 and 25 when you apply.

Sex
Contact details
Origin
Family and background
Are you on any other scholarship or bursary?
Do you have a disability we should know about?

This is only used to support you, for example at interview. It does not affect how your application is assessed.

Next of kin
Academic referee

A teacher, principal or lecturer who knows your academic work.

JAMB (UTME) and course

For example, Mechanical Engineering.

Secondary school

For example, WAEC SSCE.

O' Level results

At least five subjects, including English and Mathematics.

Primary school
About you

Up to 3,000 characters.

Documents

PDF, JPG or PNG files, up to 5 MB each. Photos of documents are fine if they are clear and readable.

A recent photo with a white background (JPG or PNG).

Declaration