Organization: Muslim Scholarship Fund in Nigeria (MSFN)
Host country: Nigeria
Degree level: Undergraduate
Funding: Need-Based
Deadline: January 19, 2026
Eligible countries: Nigeria
Fields of study: All accredited academic fields
The Muslim Scholarship Fund in Nigeria (MSFN) provides financial assistance to Muslim students who are academically sound but face financial constraints. Established to foster educational development and community service among Nigerian Muslims, the scholarship supports students in public Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, and Senior Secondary Schools. It specifically targets students from Southwestern states (Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti) as well as Edo, Kwara, and Kogi states.
Benefits
Annual cash grant of ₦120,000 for Undergraduate students
Annual cash grant of ₦40,000 for Secondary School students
Mentorship opportunities
Eligibility
Must be a practicing Muslim
Must be a Nigerian citizen from eligible states (Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Edo, Kwara, Kogi)
Must be a full-time student in a public University, Polytechnic, or College of Education (200 Level+)
Must have a minimum CGPA of 3.5/5.0 (or equivalent)
Must demonstrate genuine financial need
Must be active in community service or Islamic organizations
Requirements
Completed online application form
Valid proof of studentship (School ID or Admission Letter)
Academic results (First semester/session results)
Attestation or reference letter from a Muslim community leader
Statement of financial need
Proof of state of origin
Required Documents
Passport Photograph
School Identification Card
Admission Letter
Academic Transcript/Result Statement
Attestation/Reference Letter
Local Government of Origin Certificate
Programs of Study
All accredited fields of study
Application Process
Create an account on the MSFN portal
Complete the bio-data and academic sections
Upload required scanned documents
Submit the application online
How to Apply
Visit the official MSFN portal, link below
Sign up as a fresh applicant or log in if you have an account