Apply Now for Undergraduate Scholarship Supporting Nigerian Students

Applications are now open for the 2025 Toriola Stephen Excellence Scholarship, a financial support initiative aimed at empowering outstanding Nigerian undergraduate students who demonstrate academic excellence and meaningful community impact despite financial hardship.

Founded by education advocate Stephen Toriola, the scholarship seeks to uplift dedicated students pursuing higher education in federally recognized institutions across Nigeria. Toriola, who once self-funded his way through university, established the program to give back and ease the burdens of students walking similar paths.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible:

• You must be enrolled in an accredited Nigerian higher institution.

• You must have a minimum GPA/CGPA of 4.0 on a 5.0 scale (or 3.2 on a 4.0 scale).

• Priority will be given to orphans or students with single parents who are widowed.

Application Requirements

Applicants must:

• Fill in a one-page online form with personal and academic details.

• Submit an essay (300–500 words) addressing:

  1. What makes you unique (background, identity, or talent)?

  2. Why do you deserve the scholarship, and how will it help you?

  3. What are your academic/career goals?

  4. How have you contributed to your community?

Essays should include the applicant’s full name, school, CGPA (with scale), course of study, and be submitted in a single, merged PDF file alongside:

• A copy of a valid school ID card

• Signed academic result (preferably by HOD or level coordinator)

• Any additional documents that support your application

File size must not exceed 2MB.

Deadline

Applications are open until July 2025.

How to Apply

Submit your completed application form and documents via the official SaveSomeoneCharity portal or reach out via savesomeonecharity@gmail.com for inquiries.