Melajoom Foundation Scholarship 2026: For Owo Students

If you're a student from Owo Local Government Area in Ondo State, Nigeria, chasing a degree while juggling tuition bills, the Melajoom Foundation Tertiary Scholarship is one opportunity worth putting on your radar. 

For over three decades, the Melajoom Foundation has quietly supported education, health, and environmental initiatives across Nigeria, and its tertiary scholarship programme remains one of its flagship efforts to keep bright students in school.

Here's a full breakdown of what the scholarship offers, who qualifies, and how to apply.

About the Melajoom Foundation

The Melajoom Foundation has spent over 30 years working to improve lives across Nigeria through education, health, and environmental programmes, growing out of an informal family effort into a structured foundation that now runs targeted community initiatives.

Education sits at the heart of its mission; the foundation supports learners from secondary school through tertiary institutions, aiming to equip the next generation with the skills to thrive.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the 2026 cycle, applicants must meet all of the following:

• Indigene of Owo LGA; you'll need a valid Certificate of Local Government of Origin.

• Permanent enrolment at an accredited university, polytechnic, or college of education. Part time students don't qualify.

• Undergraduate level only; postgraduate and master's students are not eligible.

• Fresher or continuing student status. Final year students may apply.

  • Freshers: minimum JAMB score of 250.

  • Continuing students: minimum CGPA of 3.5.

• Applicants already receiving another scholarship or bursary can still apply but must disclose this on the form.

Scholarship Benefits

Financial support:

• University students: up to ₦250,000

• Polytechnic / College of Education students: up to ₦125,000

• Funds are disbursed directly to the recipient's bank account.

Beyond the money, the foundation also provides mentorship and advisory support, helping recipients succeed in their academic journey and make more informed career decisions, not just a singular payout, but ongoing guidance.

Application Process

• Confirm eligibility against the criteria above.

• Gather required documents, which differ by applicant type: Freshers need:

  • JAMB Admission Letter

  • JAMB Result Slip

  • Certificate of Local Government of Origin

  • Reference Letter from the Owo LGA Office (issued within the last 24 months)

  • Academic Goals Essay

• Continuing students need:

  • Current Student ID Card

  • Latest Academic Transcript

  • Latest Academic Result

  • Certificate of Local Government of Origin

  • Reference Letter from the Owo LGA Office (issued within the last 24 months)

  • Academic Goals Essay

• Write the Academic Goals Essay: The prompt depends on your level.

  • 100 Level: Explain why you chose your course of study and how you plan to use your degree to impact your community or field after graduation (max 200 words).

  • 200 Level and above: Reflect on your most outstanding academic achievement or challenge and how you've sustained your academic performance (max 300 words).

• Essays must be entirely original: plagiarism or artificially generated content results in immediate disqualification.

• Submit everything in one sitting. The application form can't be saved and resumed, so have all documents ready before you start.

• Wait for review. Incomplete or falsified applications are disqualified outright.

The Melajoom Foundation Scholarship 2026 offers a valuable opportunity for eligible undergraduate students from Owo Local Government Area to receive financial assistance while pursuing higher education.