FCM Foundation Scholarship 2025: Apply Now for Financial Support and Mentorship
The First Class Muslim (FCM) Foundation has officially opened applications for its 2025 Scholarship Program, designed exclusively for female Muslim students across select Nigerian universities. More than just financial aid, this scholarship offers mentorship, career guidance, and long-term academic support to help students graduate with excellence.
This annual initiative is small in duration but life-changing in impact, giving young women the boost they need to excel academically and professionally.
Benefits of the FCM Foundation Scholarship
Winners of the 2025 FCM Foundation Scholarship will receive:
- Direct financial support to ease academic expenses.
- A one-day in-person mentorship session in Lagos with industry professionals.
- Continuous post-award guidance, including career and academic mentorship.
- Potential backing for advanced studies if outstanding progress is maintained.
This scholarship is more than just a cheque; it is a steady hand, a nudge forward, and a long-term support system.
Eligible Universities for the FCM Foundation Scholarship
Applications are strictly open to students enrolled in the following institutions:
- Federal University of Technology, Akure
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
- Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
- University of Ibadan, Ibadan
- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
- Ekiti State University, Ekiti
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
- Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
- Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode
- Osun State University, Osogbo
- Ondo State University of Medical Sciences
- University of Ilesa, Osun State
- Federal University of Oye-Ekiti
If your university is not listed, you are unfortunately not eligible for this year’s award.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify for the FCM Foundation Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a female Muslim student.
- Currently be in 200 or 300 level of study.
- Be enrolled in one of the listed universities.
- Maintain at least a 4.0 CGPA (out of 5.0) or its equivalent.
- Be available to attend the mandatory mentorship session in Lagos.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the FCM Foundation scholarship application page and complete the online application form. All required documents must be uploaded clearly before submission.
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and upload the following:
- Valid student ID card.
- Reference letter from a recognized Islamic organisation, on official letterhead, addressed to The Executive Director, First Class Muslim Foundation, Lagos. (Note: Letters from campus student groups will not be accepted.)
- Recent academic result slip, stamped and signed by the Head of Department.
- Personal statement (maximum 300 words), written in Century Gothic, font size 12, line spacing 1.5, with your full name at the top. Save as PDF.
Important: The personal statement must be original. If more than 20% of it is AI-generated, the application will be disqualified immediately.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submission is September 10, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
Final Note
The FCM Foundation Scholarship is not just about financial aid—it is about building a future for young female Muslim students who aspire to graduate with first-class honors. If you meet the requirements, this could be your stepping stone to greatness.
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