The Carewave ASPIRE Scholarship Programme (CASP) is an initiative created to support academically outstanding Nigerian students who've demonstrated the potential to succeed but lack the financial capacity to pursue their education. The scholarship is merit- and need-based, providing financial support to students from vulnerable communities who've gained admission into eligible tertiary institutions, with priority given to Federal Universities in Nigeria. Carewave recognises that vulnerability can take different forms, so the selection process considers each applicant's individual circumstances alongside their academic achievements.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Citizenship: Be a Nigerian citizen.
- Admission: Have secured admission into an eligible Federal University in Nigeria.
- Academic Standing: Demonstrate strong academic performance.
- Background: Come from a vulnerable or financially disadvantaged community.
- Financial Need: Demonstrate genuine financial need.
- Character: Show integrity, leadership potential, and commitment to education.
Priority Fields of Study
STEM Programmes: Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Science, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Statistics, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Food Science and Technology.
Humanities and Social Sciences: Law, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Mass Communication, Communication and Media Studies, Psychology, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Business Administration, Criminology and Security Studies, Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, English and Literary Studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, History and International Studies, Entrepreneurship.
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Scholarship Benefits
- Amount: ₦500,000 yearly.
- Tuition: Fully covered.
- Living Costs: A living stipend is provided.
- The programme initially covers one academic year.
Application Documents
- Admission letter
- Two letters of recommendation
- JAMB Admission letter
- JAMB Result Slip
- WAEC/NECO result
- Birth Certificate
- Local Government Identification
- NIMC Slip
- Motivational letter
- Proof of financial need
How to Apply
Apply through the Carewave Foundation application portal before the deadline of November 9, 2026. For more information, visit the Carewave Foundation Scholarship webpage.
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