The Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation gives scholarships each year. These scholarships are for talented students in need. They help students achieve their goal of finishing higher education.

The Wilson and Yinka Badejo Scholarship has given over 500 scholarships to students from low-income backgrounds since it’s inception in 2008.

The scholarship is for strong students who plan to attend a public college or university. Students must meet all eligibility requirements before the Wilson & Yinka Badejo Foundation will consider their application.

Basic Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the Wilson and Yinka Badejo foundation undergraduate scholarship, you must meet the following criterials

1. Demonstrated financial need: Applicants must come from a less privileged background, as evidenced by providing a short personal statement on background.

2. Academic & Personal excellence: Applicants must have a strong academic record and also possess demonstrated good character that can be readily verified.

3. Enrollment status: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted to an accredited public tertiary institution (Note: Students in private tertiary institutions are not eligible).

4. Previous beneficiaries: Individuals who have received at least two scholarships from our foundation in the past are not eligible to reapply to ensure fairness and equal opportunity.

5. Multiple Applications: Applicants may apply for both the Legacy and the Nurturing Hearts scholarships. However, if selected, the applicant can receive only one scholarship award.

Category For the Wilson and Yinka Wadejo Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

The Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship is in two categories:

1. Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation Legacy Scholarship

2. Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation Nurturing Hearts Scholarship

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Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation Legacy Scholarship

The Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation Legacy Scholarship is the existing student scholarship that the foundation has offered since 2008. It is designed to provide financial support and assistance to brilliant indigent students pursuing a higher education degree at any public tertiary institution (i.e. Universities, Polytechnics, or Colleges of Education). This is a non-renewable (one time) scholarship. Read below for more information about the legacy scholarship:

– Must be a resident of Nigeria and a student studying (or already admitted to study) a course at a public tertiary institution in Nigeria (The West African Theological Seminary and the Life Theological Seminary, Ikorodu are included as eligible institutions).

– Must meet ALL basic eligibility criteria as of the time of submitting an application.

– Must submit a complete scholarship application form online.

– If already accepted into a public tertiary institution but haven’t yet begun your course work, you must provide your JAMB admission letter. For any student who is already enrolled and undergoing a course of study in a public tertiary institution, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 to be considered.

– If selected as a potential awardee, you must provide a letter of recommendation from a cleric in your local assembly, Head of Department, Course adviser, or Dean of students. An interview with the scholarship board is based on the discretion of the scholarship board.

There is no age requirement to apply and/or qualify to receive this scholarship.

Please note that the scholarship board reserves the right to modify or waive parts of the eligibility requirements for this scholarship award based on discretion, relevant considerations, and/or as justifiably deemed fit.

Click HERE to apply for the Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation Legacy Scholarship

Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation Nurturing Hearts Scholarship

(For FEMALES between ages 18 and 28 ONLY)

The Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation Nurturing Hearts scholarship is a new scholarship category launched this year in honour of our co-founder; Rev. Mrs. Adeyinka Badejo. It is designed to assist and encourage young females (between ages 18 – 28) who have a keen interest in children’s ministry work. This scholarship is renewable for up to a maximum of one time. Read below for more information about the Nurturing Hearts scholarship:

– Must be a resident of Nigeria and meet basic eligibility criteria (waived, where applicable).

– Must meet age and gender requirements as of the time of applying (proof will be requested).

– Must submit a complete scholarship application form online.

– Must be pursuing a degree, vocational training, and/or actively seeking professional development in an area directly related to children’s ministry.

– Must submit an essay between 500 – 750 words that describes your interest and passion for children’s ministry work and how you plan to make a positive impact in the lives of the young lives you work with (Any prior experience with children’s ministry work can be included).

– Must provide one letter of recommendation from a cleric, mentor, professor, and/or counsellor attesting to your personal character and demonstrated passion for working with children and children’s ministry.

– Must be willing to partake in an interview with the scholarship board if selected as a potential awardee

Please note that the scholarship board reserves the right to modify or waive parts of the eligibility requirements for this scholarship award based on discretion, relevant considerations, and/or as justifiably deemed fit.

Click HERE to apply for The Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation Nurturing Hearts scholarship

2025 Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation Scholarship Award Timeline

March 15th: Scholarship application portal open

April 30th: Scholarship application deadline

May 1st – June 13th: Application screening and Awardees selection

June 16th – July 11th: Awardee notification and second round interviews (Note: Only selected awardees will be notified)

July 21st: Final list of Awardees provided to Board of Trustees

August: Awardees recognized during Annual Memorial Lecture and scholarships awarded.