WYBF 2026 Nurturing Hearts Scholarship for Women | WUIN

Deadline: 29th May 2026

For Women between the ages of 18 and 28

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Demonstrated financial need: Applicants must come from a less privileged background, as evidenced by providing a short personal statement on their background.

2. Academic & Personal excellence: Applicants must have a strong academic record and also possess demonstrated good character that can be readily verified.

3. Enrollment status: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted to an accredited public tertiary institution (Note: Students in private tertiary institutions are not eligible).

4. Previous beneficiaries: Individuals who have received at least two scholarships from our foundation in the past are not eligible to reapply to ensure fairness and equal opportunity.

5. Multiple Applications: Applicants may apply for both the Legacy and the Nurturing Hearts scholarships. However, if selected, the applicant can receive only one scholarship award.

Legacy Scholarship Requirements

The Nurturing Hearts scholarship is a new scholarship category launched this year in honour of our co-founder, Rev. Mrs Adeyinka Badejo. It is designed to assist and encourage young females (between ages 18 and 28) who have a keen interest in children’s ministry work. This scholarship is renewable for up to a maximum of one time.

• Must be a resident of Nigeria and meet basic eligibility criteria (waived, where applicable).
• Must meet age and gender requirements as of the time of applying (proof will be requested).
• Must submit a complete scholarship application form online.
• Must be pursuing a degree, vocational training, and/or actively seeking professional development in an area directly related to children’s ministry.
• Must submit an essay between 500 - 750 words that describes your interest and passion for children’s ministry work and how you plan to make a positive impact in the lives of the young children you work with (Any prior experience with children’s ministry work can be included).
• Must provide two letters of recommendation from a cleric, mentor, professor, and/or counsellor attesting to your personal character and demonstrated passion for working with children and children’s ministry.
• Must be willing to partake in an interview with the scholarship board if selected as a potential awardee

Please note that the scholarship board reserves the right to modify or waive parts of the eligibility requirements for this scholarship award based on discretion, relevant considerations, and/or as justifiably deemed fit.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply by filling out this form

About WYBF

The Wilson & Yinka Badejo Foundation (formerly Wilson Badejo Foundation) is a registered non-profit organisation based in Lagos, Nigeria. Founded in 2007 by the late Dr Wilson Badejo, a Veterinarian (by trade) and Preacher (by calling), the foundation provides help and support to the less privileged in society. At the Wilson & Yinka Badejo Foundation, we are guided by a core belief that every member of our society deserves a chance to live a good and productive life, so we partner very closely with both individuals and corporations to progressively advocate for a world where hope, inspiration, and opportunity abound for the poor individuals and the underserved communities they live within.

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