{"id":7883,"date":"2025-09-08T11:47:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T11:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=7883"},"modified":"2025-09-08T11:47:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T11:47:29","slug":"fcm-foundation-scholarship-2025-apply-now-for-financial-support-and-mentorship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/fcm-foundation-scholarship-2025-apply-now-for-financial-support-and-mentorship\/","title":{"rendered":"FCM Foundation Scholarship 2025: Apply Now for Financial Support and Mentorship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The First Class Muslim (FCM) Foundation has officially opened applications for its <strong>2025 Scholarship Program<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This annual initiative is small in duration but life-changing in impact, giving young women the boost they need to excel academically and professionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of the FCM Foundation Scholarship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Winners of the 2025 FCM Foundation Scholarship will receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Direct financial support<\/strong> to ease academic expenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A one-day in-person mentorship session<\/strong> in Lagos with industry professionals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Continuous post-award guidance<\/strong>, including career and academic mentorship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Potential backing for advanced studies<\/strong> if outstanding progress is maintained.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This scholarship is more than just a cheque; it is a steady hand, a nudge forward, and a long-term support system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligible Universities for the FCM Foundation Scholarship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications are strictly open to students enrolled in the following institutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Federal University of Technology, Akure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Ibadan, Ibadan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ekiti State University, Ekiti<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Osun State University, Osogbo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ondo State University of Medical Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Ilesa, Osun State<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal University of Oye-Ekiti<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your university is not listed, you are unfortunately not eligible for this year\u2019s award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Can Apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify for the FCM Foundation Scholarship, applicants must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>female Muslim student<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Currently be in <strong>200 or 300 level<\/strong> of study.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be enrolled in one of the listed universities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain at least a <strong>4.0 CGPA (out of 5.0)<\/strong> or its equivalent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be available to attend the mandatory <strong>mentorship session in Lagos<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested candidates should visit the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcmfoundation.org\/programmes\/apply\/fcm-foundation-board-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FCM Foundation scholarship application page<\/a><\/strong> and complete the online application form. All required documents must be uploaded clearly before submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must prepare and upload the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Valid student ID card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reference letter<\/strong> from a recognized Islamic organisation, on official letterhead, addressed to <em>The Executive Director, First Class Muslim Foundation, Lagos.<\/em> (Note: Letters from campus student groups will not be accepted.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recent academic result slip<\/strong>, stamped and signed by the Head of Department.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal statement (maximum 300 words)<\/strong>, written in <strong>Century Gothic, font size 12, line spacing 1.5<\/strong>, with your full name at the top. Save as PDF.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Important: The personal statement must be original. If more than 20% of it is AI-generated, the application will be disqualified immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Deadline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The deadline for submission is <strong>September 10, 2025<\/strong>. Late applications will not be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Note<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The FCM Foundation Scholarship is not just about financial aid\u2014it is about building a future for young female Muslim students who aspire to graduate with first-class honors. 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