Egbe Omo Yoruba Scholarship 2025 For Nigerian Students
The Egbe Omo Yoruba of Greater Miami Valley is offering a 2025 scholarship to students in Nigerian universities and polytechnics.
This is a Yoruba cultural organisation that encourages qualified students of Yoruba descent to apply. The scholarship supports undergraduates who meet the set academic and financial rules and who can show strong records in their schools.
About the Egbe Omo Yoruba scholarship
The 2025 scholarship from Egbe Omo Yoruba of Greater Miami Valley is open only to students in Nigeria who are studying in accredited universities or polytechnics.
Family members or relatives of members of Egbe Omo Yoruba of Greater Miami Valley are not eligible for this award.
Application opens on Saturday 1 November 2025 and closes on Sunday 30 November 2025. Late applications will be rejected.
Each awardee will receive the naira equivalent of 250 US dollars at the time of the award.
Key dates for 2025 scholarship applications
- Opening date: Saturday 1 November 2025
- Closing date: Sunday 30 November 2025
- Late applications: Not accepted
Students who plan to apply should prepare their documents early so they can submit before the closing date.
Who can apply for this Yoruba scholarship
To be eligible, each applicant must:
- Be attending an accredited university or polytechnic in Nigeria
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least:
- 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or
- 3.75 on a 5.0 scale
Applicants must also provide these details:
- Name of the university or polytechnic
- City and state where the school is located
- Full name as shown in the school record
- Transcript to show academic performance
- Major or course of study
- Year level
- Current cumulative GPA
Academic records and transcript rules
Transcripts are a key part of the scholarship review. Applicants must:
- Submit official or unofficial transcripts that are clear and easy to read
- Provide full transcripts for every year in school
- Avoid cut and paste or handwritten transcripts
Any transcript that cannot be read or that looks altered may lead to rejection of the application.
Statement of financial need
Each applicant must show financial need through a short written statement or essay.
In this statement, the student should:
- Explain current financial situation
- Share simple, honest facts that show why support is needed
- Keep the message clear and direct
This helps the scholarship committee see how the award can support the student.
Recommendation letter requirements
A recommendation letter is required from an academic staff member who knows the student’s work and character. This may be a lecturer or another academic in the student’s department, college or university.
The letter must:
- Come from an academic staff member in the applicant’s department, college or university
- Comment on the student’s performance and character
- Be signed by that staff member only
Unsigned letters, fake letters, AI generated letters or letters with cut and paste signatures will be rejected.
Selection process for the scholarship
The scholarship committee will first review all applications and documents to see who meets the rules.
Students who pass this first stage may be invited to a Zoom interview. During this interview, the committee can ask simple questions about:
- Academic work
- Goals in school and after graduation
- Financial need
After the interviews, the scholarship committee will make the final selection of students for the award.
How to submit the Egbe Omo Yoruba application
To apply, qualified students should complete the online form on the group’s website and upload all needed documents.
Use this link to apply:
Visit the Egbe Omo Yoruba Nigeria scholarship application page
Applicants should send their forms, essays, transcripts and recommendation letters early so they can be fully reviewed.
