Senior Secondary Scholarship
Full tuition for SS1 to SS3, awarded on merit and need to students who are ready to work hard.
Empower dreams through education
Talent is everywhere. Opportunity should be too.
EDTEF awards full-tuition scholarships to academically strong students for the three years of senior secondary school, SS1 to SS3, and stays close to every scholar so they finish at their best.
- Full tuition, SS1 to SS3Three years of senior secondary school, fully covered.
- Merit and needSelected for results, character and circumstances.
- Free to applyNo application or processing fees, ever.
Our story
Potential exists everywhere, but opportunity does not.
Across Nigeria we meet capable, motivated students with strong results and big dreams. Too often, school fees decide whether they finish secondary school with the grades their ability deserves.
EDTEF exists to close that gap. We award full-tuition scholarships for senior secondary school, from SS1 to SS3, and stay close to every scholar so they keep performing at their best.
- Student-centred
- Every decision puts the needs, dignity and long-term growth of the student first.
- Earned and kept on merit
- Scholars are selected for their results and keep their award by maintaining them.
- A long view
- Secondary school is where we start. Our goal is to see every scholar into the future they are working for.
How the scholarship works
From application to SS3
One intake a year, a careful selection, and three years of fully covered tuition for the students we award.
- 01
Apply
Applications open once a year for students finishing junior secondary school and moving into SS1.
- 02
Selection
We review results, circumstances and character, shortlist applicants and award a limited number of scholarships.
- 03
SS1 to SS3
Scholars study with their tuition fully covered for the three years of senior secondary school.
- 04
Stay on track
Term results come to EDTEF each term. Scholars who keep a 70% average keep their scholarship.
What scholars receive
More than a fee waiver
Full tuition, plus the follow-up and guidance that help every scholar make the most of it.
Academic monitoring
We review every scholar's term results and follow up early, so small problems never become big ones.
Mentorship and guidance
Encouragement and practical guidance from people who care about where each scholar is heading.
Who we support
Your story matters as much as your grades
We welcome motivated students from public and under-resourced schools who meet these criteria.
Strong results
A strong record through junior secondary school, including your junior WAEC or mock junior WAEC results.
Financial need
Families for whom school fees are a real barrier to the student completing senior secondary school.
Character and drive
Students who are disciplined, curious and committed to their education and to the people around them.
Commitment to excellence
Readiness to maintain an average of at least 70% and share term results with EDTEF every term.
Why EDTEF
More than a scholarship service
Full tuition, not a top-up
Our scholarship covers tuition in full for all three years of senior secondary school.
Fair, careful selection
Every application is reviewed on results, need and character by people who understand students' realities.
We stay involved
We follow every scholar's progress term by term and step in early when support is needed.
Zero cost to families
Our work is funded by partners, grants and donors. Never by students or their families.
“Financial circumstances should never limit talent, ambition or access to education.”
Get involved
Help a student go further
Volunteer your time
Mentor a student, lead a workshop or help us reach new communities.
Become a volunteer
Partner with us
Schools, companies and foundations: work with us to reach more talented students.
Explore partnerships
Sponsor a scholar
Fund a talented student's tuition through senior secondary school, from SS1 to SS3.
Sponsor a scholarOur values
What guides our work
Integrity
We act with honesty, transparency and accountability in every decision, partnership and use of funds.
Compassion
We meet every student and family with empathy, respect and an understanding of their circumstances.
Excellence
We expect a lot of our scholars, and of ourselves, because they deserve nothing less.
Inclusion
Opportunity should not depend on background or family income. We actively widen who gets access.
Questions
Frequently asked
What does the scholarship cover?
The EDTEF Senior Secondary Scholarship is a full tuition waiver for SS1 to SS3. Scholars do not pay tuition fees for the three years of senior secondary school.
How do I keep my scholarship?
Maintain an average of at least 70% and share your term results with EDTEF before the next term begins.
Who can apply?
Students in Nigeria who are completing junior secondary school and moving into SS1, with strong results and a genuine financial need.
How do I apply?
Applications open once a year. The application window, requirements and how to submit are announced on this website when the intake opens.
Your journey to further education can start today
Applications open once a year. The application window and requirements are announced on this website.