2025 Florence Bamidele Makanjuola Scholarship (FBM) For Nigerians
The Opekete Foundation is delighted to announce the commencement of applications for the 2025 Florence Bamidele MakanjuOla Scholarship.
The FBM Scholarship offers a sum of ₦1 million to support secondary school and tertiary institution students in Nigeria creating learning and economic empowerment opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria:
- A female Nigerian Citizen
- Have gained admission/ or currently enrolled into a public university or Senior Secondary School while applying for this opportunity.
- Applicants must be attending or intending to attend a public or federal government owned Senior Secondary School or University
- Intending and/or willing to study Teaching Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) or Nursing in the University
Academic Qualifications
Secondary School Applicants
- Minimum of 5 Distinctions (A or B) in English, Mathematics and any other 3 major subjects in Junior WAEC (Secondary applicants)
University Applicants
- Minimum of 5 Distinctions (A1- B3) in English, Mathematics and any other 3 major subjects in WAEC / NECO at one sitting
- Meet the required cut-off score in JAMB for the course and school applied to.
Benefits:
- Secondary School Students
Maximum of ₦350,000 per annum for each student.
- University Students
Maximum of ₦650,000 per annum for each student.
How to Apply?
- If you meet the required qualifications for the FBM Scholarship, click here to apply now and upload your supporting documents.
- The application closes on the 20th of June 2025 to allow people to get their results.
- The submissions shall be screened by an independent consultant.
- The Announcement of Awardees shall be made in August 2025
Deadline: June 20, 2025

