Alex Otti Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship 2026: Full Funding for Abia State Students

The Alex Otti Foundation (AOF) has opened applications for its 2025/2026 Undergraduate Scholarship Programme. This scholarship provides financial support to brilliant but indigent students from Abia State pursuing undergraduate studies at Nigerian public tertiary institutions.

Scholarship Benefits

Selected scholars receive financial support to help cover:

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation costs
• Other academic expenses throughout the duration of their university studies

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Academic Standing: Minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale (or equivalent) in first year
• Level: Currently progressing to 200-level (including Direct Entry students)
• Institution: Must be a regular undergraduate student in a Nigerian public tertiary institution (Part-time and Sandwich programmes are not eligible)
• Origin/Residency: Must be ancestrally from or currently residing in Abia State
• Sibling Rule: Must not have a sibling who is a current AOF scholar

Required Documents

Prepare digital copies of the following before applying:

• Signed Statement of Result (issued by your Department or Faculty Admin)
• Proof of Residency (utility bill or letter from a community/religious leader)
• Valid identification document
• Three essays (400 words each, totalling 1,200 words)

Application Deadline

Midnight, Sunday, April 5, 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit the official scholarship portal at scholarship.alexottifoundation.org
2. Review the eligibility criteria carefully
3. Draft your three essays in a separate document before pasting into the form
4. Use the search bar to find and select your institution
5. Complete all required sections with accurate information
6. Upload all required documents
7. Submit your application before the deadline

Selection Criteria

Scholars are selected based on:

• Academic performance
• Leadership qualities
• Commitment to community contribution

Important Notes

• Integrity: The foundation insists on original thoughts. Plagiarism or excessive use of AI in essays will lead to immediate disqualification
• Target Beneficiaries: This scholarship is strictly for indigent students whose families struggle to fund tertiary education. If you have the financial means to pay for your education, please step aside to allow those in genuine need to benefit

Apply now at scholarship.alexottifoundation.org