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30th Anniversary Edition · 2026

Annual Scholarship Award

₦100,000 grants for 1,000 indigent final-year students of Edo State origin

✅ Portal is Open
Applications are being accepted now
Deadline: June 5, 2026 — Do not delay
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ℹAbout the 2026 Award

APPLICATION IS HEREBY INVITED FROM QUALIFIED STUDENTS FOR THE 30TH EDITION OF THE RT. REV. (DR.) M.A. OKPEBHOLO FOUNDATION ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD.

The award, which is not political or religious, is for students in their final year of study in any Nigerian University or Polytechnic who have already had their project topic officially approved.

This year's award is for 1,000 (One Thousand) students with a cash sum of ₦100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Naira only) each. Applicants must be indigent and from any part of Edo State.

⚠ Important Notice: Do not pay any money to anyone, group, or association. The award is completely free of charge. Any case of undue lobbying attracts automatic disqualification of the erring applicant(s).

For more information: INFO@MATTHEWOKPEBHOLOFOUNDATION.ORG

✓Eligibility & Modalities

Applicants must be from Edo State
Must be in final year of a Nigerian University or Polytechnic
Must have an officially approved final year project topic
Must be indigent (financially challenged)
Must complete the online application form at www.matthewokpebholofoundation.org not later than June 5, 2026
Must complete the compulsory online Scholastic Aptitude Test immediately after the application form
Applicants must NOT pay any one, group or organization for processing — it is completely free
Only successful candidates from the Scholastic Aptitude Test will be contacted for the next phase

📋How the Process Works

1

Fill Application Form

Complete all fields of the online application accurately. This takes about 10–15 minutes.

2

Take the Aptitude Test

Immediately after submission, you will take a 30-question Scholastic Aptitude Test (CBT format, 45 minutes).

3

Results are Recorded

Your score is automatically recorded against your application. No retakes allowed.

4

Shortlisting & Contact

Successful candidates will be contacted by the Foundation for the next stage. Award presentation is June 20, 2026.

📅Key Dates

✅ Portal Opens May 25, 2026
⚠ Deadline June 5, 2026
📝 Aptitude Test Online, at application
🎓 Award Day June 20, 2026
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Contact Us

Questions about the scholarship?

info@matthewokpebholofoundation.org