FATE Foundation Scholarship Programme (FSP) is a FATE Giving initiative. The program aims to support and enable innovative and entrepreneurial students seeking admission to pursue an undergraduate degree in any STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) course in any accredited public tertiary institution in Nigeria for the 2025-2026 Academic year.
Successful applicants will be supported for at least four years of their academic pursuit in any accredited public tertiary institution in Nigeria.
They will be required to provide proof of admission to access the program’s benefits.
Scholarship Summary
Host: FATE Foundation
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Reward: Financial aid | Mentoring | Internship
Deadline: March 20, 2025
Scholarship Details:
In 2000, we were founded by Mr. Fola Adeola to harness the strong entrepreneurial culture of Nigerians by providing the business incubation, growth, and accelerator support required to fully explore their innovative potential.
Our goal is to enable aspiring and emerging Nigerian entrepreneurs to start, grow and scale their businesses while also facilitating the development of an enabling business environment and thriving ecosystem
Scholarship Requirements:
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
A Nigerian Citizen.
An exceptional student.
Must not be more than 21 years at the time of application.
Planning to study for an undergraduate degree in any STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and
Mathematics) Course in an accredited public tertiary institution in Nigeria.
Scholarship Duration and Reward
The FSP will support exceptional, high-performing, and future entrepreneurs with the following:
- Financial aid
- Mentoring and Internship
Method of Application
The FATE Scholar Program has the following application process:
Stage 1: Applicants apply for the program via https://soar.fatefoundation.org/auth/signup.
Stage 2: Successful applicants are shortlisted and contacted.
Stage 3: Successful applicants undergo the second stage of the application process.
Stage 4: Successful applicants are contacted.
Stage 5: Successful applicants go through the final stage of the application process.
Stage 6: Successful applicants are contacted and announced in August.
Deadline: March 20, 2025
(FAQs) about the FATE Foundation Scholar Programme (FSP) 2025:
What is the FATE Foundation Scholar Programme (FSP)?
The FSP is an initiative by FATE Giving, the philanthropic arm of the FATE Foundation, aimed at supporting high-performing and entrepreneurial Nigerian students. It provides funding, mentorship, and internship opportunities to undergraduates studying STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) disciplines at accredited public tertiary institutions in Nigeria, for up to four years.
Who is eligible to apply?
To qualify, applicants must:
Be Nigerian citizens
Be 21 years old or younger at the time of application
Be planning to pursue an undergraduate degree in a STEAM discipline at an accredited public tertiary institution in Nigeria
Be “exceptional”—meaning they’ve demonstrated strong academic performance
Be prepared to provide an admission letter if selected
What are the benefits of the scholarship?
Selected scholars receive:
Financial aid to cover tuition and academic costs
Mentorship from professionals to guide their academic and entrepreneurial progress
Internship opportunities to gain real-world experience in related fields
Continued support for at least four years, so long as academic and program requirements are met
What is the application deadline?
The final date to submit applications was 16 May 2025. This deadline applied to the 2025/2026 academic year intake for the FSP.
How do I apply? What’s the selection process like?
Application process:
Visit https://soar.fatefoundation.org/auth/signup to register and submit your application.
Applications go through multi-stage screening:
Shortlisting of eligible applicants
Further evaluation rounds
Final selection, with notifications sent to successful candidates