Apply Now: Segun Idowu Foundation ₦1m Scholarship for Nigerian Students
The Segun Idowu Memorial Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 Memorial Scholarship, offering financial support to outstanding Junior and Senior Secondary School students across Nigeria.
The scholarship is designed to assist students who combine strong academic performance with financial need, good character, leadership potential and positive contributions to their schools or communities.
The programme has a total scholarship fund of ₦1 million to support deserving students’ educational needs. Published information describes the amount as a scholarship fund rather than a guaranteed ₦1 million cash award for every successful applicant.
Who Can Apply?
The scholarship is open to Nigerian students currently enrolled in:
- Junior Secondary School (JSS)
- Senior Secondary School (SSS)
Applicants are expected to meet the following requirements:
- Have a minimum 85% cumulative academic average in the last academic session.
- Demonstrate genuine financial need.
- Show good character and integrity.
- Demonstrate leadership potential.
- Have made positive contributions to their school or community.
What the Scholarship Offers
Successful applicants will benefit from the ₦1 million scholarship fund, which is intended to provide educational support and help deserving secondary school students continue their academic journey.
Applicants should provide accurate personal, academic and school information and upload any documents requested through the application portal.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible students should apply online by completing the scholarship application form with their correct personal, academic and institutional details.
Applicants are advised to review their information and ensure that all required documents are uploaded before submitting the application.
Apply Now: Segun Idowu Memorial Foundation Scholarship application page
Application Deadline
The application deadline is October 15, 2026. Multiple scholarship listings published in late September and October 2026 identify October 15 as the closing date.
Eligible students are encouraged to complete their applications before the deadline and ensure that all submitted information is accurate and complete.
