Francis and Fidelia Ibhawoh Scholarship 2026

The Francis and Fidelia Ibhawoh Scholarship is awarded annually to undergraduate students who submit the best entries in the Francis and Fidelia Ibhawoh Annual Essay Competition. The competition focuses on topical issues relating to community and national development and encourages practical solutions. The scholarship provides monetary assistance to support education costs and recognizes academic merit and engagement in national development discourse.

Monetary prize (₦200,000 per winner) and recognition; opportunities for engagement in national development discourse.

Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students of Edo State origin enrolled in Edo State tertiary institutions and Nigerian citizens with a minimum CGPA of 2:1.

Submit an original essay (2,000–3,000 words) with required documents between March and June 2026; awaiting Board decision by 15 July 2026.