Olubi and Sarah Johnson Foundation Scholarship 2026
The Olubi and Sarah Johnson Foundation Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded undergraduate scholarship designed to support academically outstanding but financially disadvantaged Nigerian students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programmes at the University of Ibadan (UI).
The scholarship aims to remove financial barriers that prevent talented students from achieving their educational goals. Beyond paying tuition, the foundation also provides accommodation, study materials, and monthly living support, allowing beneficiaries to concentrate on their academic pursuits.
If you have secured admission into the University of Ibadan for the 2026 academic session and meet the eligibility requirements, this scholarship could significantly reduce the financial burden of your university education.
About the Olubi and Sarah Johnson Foundation Scholarship
The Olubi & Sarah Johnson Foundation (OSJF) is a Nigerian non profit organisation committed to expanding access to quality education for children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The foundation believes that every talented student deserves an opportunity to succeed regardless of financial circumstances. Its education initiatives include scholarship programmes and support for learning infrastructure in public schools.
For the 2026 scholarship cycle, the foundation is offering full scholarships to eligible students admitted into STEM related undergraduate programmes at the University of Ibadan.
What It Covers
This is a genuinely comprehensive package, not a partial grant. The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, books, and monthly stipends, specifically for brilliant Nigerian students pursuing STEM related courses at the University of Ibadan. Broken down, beneficiaries receive:
University/tuition fees
Accommodation support
Books and study materials
A monthly sustenance stipend
These benefits (assigned university fees, accommodation, book support, and monthly sustenance stipend) are confirmed as the core components of the award.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the 2026 cycle, applicants must:
Have scored 300 and above in the JAMB Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
Have been offered admission to study an undergraduate STEM course at the University of Ibadan
Be unable to fund their education due to low income or financial hardship
Submit only one application; multiple applications from the same person will lead to automatic disqualification
In short: strong UTME performance, a confirmed UI admission letter in a STEM discipline, and demonstrable financial need are the three pillars this scholarship is built around.
How to Apply
The application process is straightforward but sensitive to details:
Go to the official OSJ Foundation scholarship portal and locate the undergraduate STEM scholarship application.
Fill out the online form carefully. The foundation allows applicants to save their progress and return later to complete it, so you don't need to rush through it in one sitting.
Write a "Brief Statement of Financial Need". This is a required part of the application; take it seriously, as it's likely central to how the foundation assesses need based eligibility.
Submit your application only once. Duplicate submissions are grounds for disqualification, so verify everything before hitting submit.
Await the foundation's selection process. After submission, candidates simply wait for the foundation's response on selection.
Eligible candidates should prepare the required documents, complete the online application carefully, and submit their applications early through the official scholarship portal to maximise their chances of selection.