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The Opekete Foundation is delighted to announce the commencement of applications for the 2025 Florence Bamidele Makanjuola (FBM) Scholarship. This initiative offers a total sum of ₦1 million to support female students in secondary schools and tertiary institutions across Nigeria, creating both learning and economic empowerment opportunities.
About the FBM Scholarship
The FBM Scholarship, organized by the Opekete Foundation, is designed for future nurses and educators in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). It is established in memory of Late Mrs. Florence Bamidele Makanjuola, a passionate teacher and nurse committed to promoting female self-dependence and improving the standard of education in Nigeria. Her legacy continues through the Florence Fund, driven by her children and grandchildren to empower the next generation of women in healthcare and education.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the FBM Scholarship 2025, you must:
* Be a female Nigerian citizen.
* Be currently enrolled in or admitted into a public Senior Secondary School or University.
* Be intending or willing to study Teaching, Nursing, or any STEM course in a public or federal university.
Academic Qualifications
Secondary School Applicants:
- Minimum of 5 distinctions (A or B) in English, Mathematics, and 3 other major subjects in |Junior WAEC.
University Applicants:
- Minimum of 5 distinctions (A1–B3) in English, Mathematics, and 3 other major subjects in WAEC/NECO at one sitting.
- Must meet the required JAMB cut-off score for the course and the school applied to.
Scholarship Benefits
* Secondary School Students: Up to ₦350,000 per annum.
* University Students: Up to ₦650,000 per annum.
How to Apply for the FBM Scholarship 2025
1. Click the Application link to access the application form.
2. Upload all required supporting documents.
3. Submit your application on or before June 20, 2025, to allow for result collation.
4. Submissions will be reviewed by an independent consultant.
5. Successful applicants will be announced in August 2025.
Application Deadline
June 20th, 2025
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