2026 Taiwo Bankole Scholarship Award for Nigerian Students

Every year, the Michael Taiwo Scholarship Foundation awards fully funded scholarships to students from low-income backgrounds.

The Taiwo Bankole Scholarship will support successful applicants to pursue an undergraduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and Law courses.

The scholarship will cover the costs of tuition, accommodation, and other study-related costs for all selected candidates.

All interested and qualified students are enjoined to apply for the Taiwo Bankole Scholarship before the deadline.

Are you ready to seize this life-changing opportunity? Here’s how to get started:

Taiwo Bankole Scholarship Abstract

• Scholarship Host: Paradigm Initiative
• Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
• Benefits: Full Scholarship
  • Tuition
  • Accommodation
  • Living Stipends
• Eligibility: Nigeria
• Deadline: November 6, 2026

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Taiwo Bankole Scholarship Details

Taiwo Bankole Prize is aimed at supporting two young persons (one male and one female) from low-income families resident in Lagos to acquire a university education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or Law annually. 

This Prize is in honor of Taiwo Bankole Ogunyemi, who dedicated his life to positively impacting the lives of young people and had a mission to change the world.

If you are an interested and qualified student, it’s time to explore the doors this scholarship can open for you.

Taiwo Bankole Scholarship 2026 Requirements

In the second quarter of every year, Paradigm Initiative will call for applications for the Taiwo Bankole Scholarship, where people who meet the eligibility criteria below can apply.

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be between 17 and 25 years of age.
• Must be from a low-income family.
• Must have secured admission into a public university in Nigeria to study a course in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or Law.
• Must be a resident of Ajegunle.

2026 Taiwo Bankole Foundation Scholarship Benefits and Timeline

Successful candidates will be supported on a fully funded scholarship that will cover all expenses of;

• Tuition
• Accommodation
• Living Stipends

This scholarship is your key to pursuing your dreams without the burden of financial constraints.

Required Documents for Taiwo Bankole Scholarship

In this application, you will be required to upload the following documents:

• SSCE certificate
• Jamb result
• Admission Letter
• Identification Card (NIN, International Passport, Voters card, Driver's License).
• Also, you will need to upload two letters of recommendation.
  • Your recommenders must include at least one individual who taught or supervised you in secondary school (i.e., a teacher or principal), and one Ajegunle community stakeholder who can testify about your personality.

How To Apply for the 2026 Taiwo Bankole Scholarship Award

• Applications by eligible candidates should be submitted online at the scholarship portal of the organization (See below).
• Click on the button below to begin your application.

Application Deadline: November 6th, 2026