Applications are now open for the Florence Bamidele Makanjuola (FBM) Scholarship for young women.
The scholarship, an initiative of the Opekete Foundation, was established in honour of the late Florence Bamidele Makanjuola (1921–2021), a champion of education and healthcare.
A former nursing student in the United Kingdom through a scholarship herself, Makanjuola dedicated her life to advancing professional development in these critical sectors.
The FBM Scholarship for Women supports young women pursuing careers in nursing and teaching, with a focus on disciplines in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Scholarship Benefits
- Secondary School Students: Up to ₦350,000 annually per student
- University Students: Up to ₦650,000 annually per student
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be female Nigerian citizens
- Be currently enrolled in or have gained admission into a public senior secondary school or university
- Be attending or planning to attend a public or federal government-owned institution
- Intend to study Nursing or a STEM-related teaching course at the university level
Academic Requirements
Secondary School Applicants: Minimum of 5 distinctions (A or B) in English, Mathematics, and three other major subjects in Junior WAEC
University Applicants: Minimum of 5 distinctions (A1-B3) in English, Mathematics, and three other major subjects in WAEC/NECO in one sitting; must also meet the required JAMB cut-off score for the chosen course and institution
Interested applicants should visit opeketefoundation.org/apply to begin the application process.
Deadline: June 20, 2025
Applications are open for the Florence Bamidele Makanjuola Scholarship, created by the Opekete Foundation in honor of Florence Bamidele Makanjuola, an advocate for education and healthcare. The scholarship supports young women pursuing careers in nursing and teaching with a focus on STEM fields. It offers financial assistance—up to ₦350,000 for secondary school students and up to ₦650,000 for university students annually.
Eligibility requires applicants to be female Nigerian citizens, enrolled or have admission in public educational institutions. They must aim to study nursing or a STEM teaching course. For academic requirements, secondary school applicants need at least five distinctions in English, Mathematics, and three major subjects in Junior WAEC. University applicants need similar distinctions in WAEC/NECO and to meet JAMB cut-off scores. Applications can be submitted through opeketefoundation.org/apply by June 20, 2025.
