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The Murtala Muhammed Foundation, in partnership with the Africa Science Academy, offers a fully funded university STEM scholarship for young African women aged 16–19. The award includes four years of degree support, mentorship, annual paid internships, and leadership training.
Host country
Nigeria
Submission deadline
30 November 2026
Authority origin
Manual
Automated scholarship analysis & strategic breakdown
"The Murtala Muhammed Foundation STEM Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for young African women aged 16 to 19 to study STEM undergraduate degrees. Alongside four years of financial support, recipients benefit from mentorship, paid annual internships, and specialized leadership training."
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Female African citizens aged 16–19 who have completed secondary school with an A or B grade in Mathematics and Physics (WAEC or equivalent) are eligible to apply.
The scholarship is open for undergraduate degrees in STEM-related fields, including Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, and Agriculture.
The scholarship covers four years of university degree support, mentorship, annual paid internships, and participation in a leadership summer school.
The stated application deadline for the 2027 intake is 30 November 2026.
No, application is completely free. Applicants should never pay any third party or agency to apply.
Source: Manual · Listed on Nexea on 9 November 2026. Always confirm details on the official page before applying.
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Funding Classification
Fully Funded
Academic Metric Target
Bachelors