The OPAY-FUTMINNA Scholarship is an undergraduate ₦300,000 scholarship initiative by the collaboration of Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) with OPAY DIGITAL SERVICES LIMITED. The scholarship is part of Opay’s ₦1.2B scholarship initiative partnering with Nigerian universities in order to award ₦300,000 to 400 students (Each) over a period of ten years. The program is designed to bridge financial gap and make education more accessible.
About the scholarship
OPAY – A CBN regulated mobile money operator announced a ₦1.2B scholarship partnership with Nigerian universities that will allow it to award ₦300,000 to 400 students (Each) over a period of ten years. As well as Opay’s mission to make financial services more inclusive through technology, opay is committed to contributing to the social development and educational advancement of the community in which it operates.
The aims of this scholarship program includes:
- Provide financial assistance to students with demonstrated need.
- Promote inclusivity by ensuring equal opportunities for all.
- Enhance the employability and future success of scholarship recipients.
So far Opay has partnered with the following universities in Nigeria:
- University of Ibadan (UI)
- Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
- Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU).
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following:
- Must be a registered student of the Federal University of Technology, Minna
- Must be an active student enrolled in any program (at any department and level) of the institution.
- Must have an active Opay account.
- All accredited programs offered by the Federal University of Technology, Minna are eligible to be applied with the scholarship.
Application deadline
Application deadline is on April 12, 2025.
Hurry up and apply either by accessing the application form directly.
Or you can visit the Opay scholarship page and FUTMINNA website.
