Bode Amao Foundation (BAF) Bursary Award 2025/2026

The Bode Amao Foundation (BAF) bursary award for the 2025/2026 academic session is open for applications from eligible Nigerian undergraduates. The bursary supports students in selected public universities who need financial help and have strong academic records, with a focus on first degree courses under the Chief Bode Amao Bursary Award.

This guide sets out who can apply, the coverage universities, and how to submit a complete application on time.

About the Bode Amao Foundation (BAF) bursary award

The bursary award is open to qualified, bonafide and fully registered Nigerian students in listed universities. It is aimed at undergraduates who are already in the system, need support, and have shown clear academic strength.

The main points are:

• The award is for first degree programmes.
• It is open only to students from named universities in different geo political zones.
• Indigent status must be confirmed by the university Registrar.

Coverage universities for 2025/2026 bursary award

Applicants must be registered students of one of the following universities during the 2025/2026 session.

Southeast Zone

• Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State.

South West Zone

• University of Ibadan, Ibadan.

South South Zone

• Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State.

North Central Zone

• Federal University of Health Technology, Otukpo, Benue State.

North East Zone

• Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State.

North West Zone

• Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State.

Only students from these universities will be considered for the Chief Bode Amao Bursary Award for this session.

Who is eligible to apply

The eligibility of each candidate depends mainly on two key points.

Academic performance

• High academic performance is required.
• Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is the main measure.
• Students should keep full and correct records ready to support their stated CGPA.

Level of study and status

• Applicants must be undergraduates in 200 level at the time they complete the bursary application form.
• They must be bonafide, fully registered students of one of the listed universities.

A key part of the process is certification of indigent status.

Certification by the university Registrar

For an application to be valid:

• The Registrar of the applicant’s university must certify that the student is truly indigent.
• This certification shows that the student needs financial support.

Students should follow the normal process in their university to obtain this confirmation before sending in the application.

How to get and submit the bursary application form

Prospective candidates should follow the steps below to complete a valid application.

Step 1: Download the bursary form

• Visit the official BAF website:
  Download the bursary application form from the Bode Amao Foundation site
• Save and print the form, or fill it out as directed on the website.

Step 2: Complete the form carefully

• Fill in all sections of the form with clear and correct information.
• Attach all required supporting documents, such as:
  • Evidence of current registration
  • CGPA statement or transcript, as required
  • Indigent certification signed by the Registrar

Candidates are advised to make one entry only and to avoid any false statements. Any false information will lead to automatic disqualification.

Step 3: Send the completed form by email

Completed forms with all supporting documents can be sent by email to any of the following addresses:

• chimakalu2001@yahoo.com
• justinaoladoye@gmail.com

Applicants should check that all files are clear and readable before sending, and keep a copy for their own records.

Step 4: Submit to a foundation representative (optional route)

Completed application forms, with relevant documents, may also be submitted through BAF representatives as listed:

• Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State.
• Balogun Odelola Moses, QF/05/11, Government House Road, P.O. Box 7088, Secretariat, Ibadan.

Students who choose this route should allow time for delivery before the closing date.

Application deadline for the bursary award

The deadline for submission of all applications is 30 December 2025.

To avoid late submission, students are encouraged to:

• Complete the form early.
• Arrange for Registrar certification in good time.
• Send email copies and, if needed, submit hard copies well before the closing date.

Late applications are not likely to be considered.