FCM Foundation Board Scholarship 2025 for Female Muslim Undergraduates

The FCM Foundation Board Scholarship 2025 opens a door of opportunity for female Muslim undergraduates in Nigeria, offering financial support, exclusive mentorship, and a clear path toward academic excellence. With a deadline looming on September 10, 2025, this year’s scholarship promises to empower young women in the sciences, arts, and beyond. Read on to discover the eligibility, benefits, and simple steps to apply.

What Is the FCM Foundation Board Scholarship?

The FCM Foundation Board Scholarship (FCM FBS) is an annual scholarship and mentorship programme specifically designed for female Muslim undergraduates in their sophomore (200) or penultimate (300) levels at selected public tertiary institutions across Nigeria. It combines one-time financial support with a one-day exclusive mentorship session in Lagos, plus continued guidance post-award. Applications close on September 10, 2025, giving aspiring applicants just over a week to gather materials and submit their forms.

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be female Nigerian Muslim undergraduate students
• Enrolled in 200 or 300 level at one of 14 selected public universities in Nigeria
• Hold a minimum CGPA of 4.0/5.0 or its equivalent
• Be available to attend the one-day mentorship session in Lagos
• Present strong application materials, including personal statement and references

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What Are the Benefits?

Selected scholars receive:

• One-time full financial support to aid their studies
• An exclusive mentorship session in Lagos, offering career guidance
• Post-scholarship mentorship and support, with potential future assistance for further studies

This powerful combination helps recipients not only excel academically but also lay a foundation for future professional success.

Participating Institutions

The scholarship is open to students of the following public universities:

1. Federal University of Technology, Akure
2. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
3. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
4. University of Ibadan
5. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
6. Ekiti State University, Ekiti
7. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
8. Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa
9. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
10. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode
11. Osun State University, Osogbo
12. Ondo State University of Medical Sciences
13. University of Ilesa (Osun State)
14. Federal University of Oye-Ekiti

Required Documents

Applicants must prepare and upload the following:

• Valid Student ID card
• Current result slip showing CGPA, signed/stamped by the Head of Department (HOD)
• A reference letter from a reputable Islamic organisation, addressed to The Executive Director, FCM Foundation, Lagos
• A personal statement (300–400 words, Century Gothic font, 1.5 spacing, PDF format), AI-generated statements are not accepted.

How to Apply

1. Confirm your eligibility based on level, institution, CGPA, and availability for Lagos mentorship.
2. Prepare all required documents in the specified formats.
3. Visit the official application link on the FCM Foundation page and complete the online form.
4. Upload your documents and submit before September 10, 2025.