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The Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF) Scholarship 2025 for African Women in STEM

Writer's picture: Omran AburayyaOmran Aburayya

The Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF) Scholarship, partnered with the Africa Science Academy, is a comprehensive program aimed at supporting young African women who are enthusiastic about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). This scholarship offers complete financial support, mentorship, and leadership development to academically outstanding female students interested in STEM fields. It provides full tuition, accommodation, living stipends, annual paid internships, and participation in leadership summer schools to ensure recipients are well-prepared for future achievements. Let's dig into details.

 

Murtala Muhammed Foundation Scholarship Summary

  • Funded by: Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF)

  • Host Country: Nigeria

  • Category: High School Scholarships | Undergraduate Scholarships

  • Eligible Countries: Nigeria

  • Reward: Full Scholarship | Paid Internship

  • Deadline: January 5, 2025

  • No IELTS Required


 

Scholarship Benefits

The Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF) Scholarship offers numerous benefits to its recipients:

  • Full Financial Support: Covers full tuition fees, accommodation, and living stipends.

  • Mentorship: Provides guidance and support from experienced professionals in STEM fields.

  • Leadership Opportunities: Includes participation in leadership summer schools to develop essential skills.

  • Annual Paid Internships: Offers practical work experience and exposure to real-world STEM environments.

 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for Murtala Muhammed Foundation Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be African.

  • Be female.

  • Be aged between 16-19 years.

  • Have completed Senior High School, IGCSES, O-Level, or an equivalent qualification by July 2024.

  • Have an A or B grade in Physics and Mathematics in WAEC or an equivalent examination.

  • Demonstrate a passion and interest in STEM fields.

 

Eligible Study fields and Participating Universities

For the 2025/26 academic session, the Murtala Muhammed Foundation Scholarship will accept applications to the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programmes.

Students planning to enroll in any African university are eligible to apply for the Murtala Muhammed Foundation Scholarship.

 

Application Procedure

Interested candidates can apply to this scholarship by completing the online application form.

  1. Fill the form with the correct details

  2. Upload the required documents

  3. Type in your essay questions

  4. Download, fill and forward the application form to [esther@mmfng.org]


📂 To apply for the Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF) Scholarship, you need to submit these materials:

  1. Completed application form.

  2. Academic transcripts showing your grades in Physics and Mathematics.

  3. A recent passport-sized photo.

  4. Essays as per the application instructions.

  5. A letter of recommendation from a math or science teacher (optional but recommended).


🗓️ Application Deadline: January 5, 2025

 

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