2013/2014 Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) Scholarship Award Scheme

The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation
(SABMF) – Established in 2009 by the friends,
associates and well-wishers of Sir Ahmadu
Bello, the late Premier of the defunct Northern
Region and Sardauna of Sokoto in
collaboration with the governments of the 19
northern states of Nigeria to promote the
exemplary ideals and legacy of Sir Ahmadu
Bello. SABMF focal areas are Education,
Health, Agriculture, Leadership and Good
Governance, Entrepreneurship Development,
Peace and Security.
As part of its focus on the advancement of
education in Northern Nigeria, the Foundation
provides financial support for 190 eligible
undergraduates and Higher National Diploma
students of Northern Nigeria origin in
accredited public universities and polytechnics
in Nigeria annually through the award of
scholarships.
Applications are hereby invited for the
2013/2014 session and successful applicants
will receive their awards during the 2013/2014
academic session. The scholarship is available
to qualified and successful applicants of
northern state origin who gained admission
into 100 level (through IME), 200 levels
(through Direct Entry) for degree and HND 1
programme in the 2013/2014 academic
session and have commenced their studies.
Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation
(SABMF) Scholarship for Undergraduate and
Higher National Diploma Studies 2013/2014
Academic Session
The scholarship award is worth N100,000,00
(One hundred thousand Naira) per student for
the duration of an academic session. Upon
award, it will be renewed subject to a
minimum CGPA equivalent of “Second Class,
Lower Division” for University students and
“Upper Credit” for polytechnic students.
Course Requirement
Only candidates who were admitted into
science and technology courses in public
universities and polytechnics are eligible to
apply for the scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria
Offer of admission into a full time degree or
HND programme in a public university or
polytechnic
Satisfy the minimum requirement for
registration in the institution and the
department or faculty as a full time student
Credit in 5 ‘O’ level papers including English
and Mathematics at not more than two sittings
Must be indigenes of any of the 19 states of
Northern Nigeria (Evidence of State of Origin
will be required).
Must not be more than 25 years of age by the
date of entry into the university or polytechnic
A letter of reference from a community leader
Note: However, meeting these eligibility
criteria would not guarantee award of the
scholarship which is subject to availability and
candidate’s ranking in the selection exercise.
Any falsification of information at any stage
will result in the withdrawal of the scholarship.
General Instruction
Interested and qualified candidates are
required to apply online
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Names of successful candidates will be
published in a national daily and on the
Foundation’s website.
Applicants who have already been awarded
scholarships under other schemes will not be
considered.
Application Closing Date: 25th April, 2014.
Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates should
send their personal information (not more
than one page) in the following format using
MS Word and as an attached document to:
sabmfscholarship@gmail.com
Full Names (in the order of first name, middle
name, surname)
GSM phone number(s)
Email address
Age, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
Gender (male or female)
State of Origin
Local Government Area
Name & phone number of a community leader
from the applicant’s LGA known to him/her.
Name of University/Polytechnic.
Course of Study & Level.
Scholarship and/or Bursary held currently.
WAEC/NECO Result (list subject and grades).
Screening
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to
attend a screening exercise during which they
will be required to present the following:
3 passport photographs (each measuring 2
inches x 2 inches).
Certificate of State of Origin.
Birth Certificate.
JAMB examination result.
Original copy of admission letter from JAMB
and the institution.
Evidence of fees payment and faculty/
departmental registration.
Valid student identification card.
WAEC or NECO senior secondary school
examination result(s).
A letter of reference from a community leader
in the applicant’s LGA.