AfriSEED Foundation Opens 2026 Root Initiative for Nigerian Students

The AfriSEED Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 Root Initiative, a programme supporting financially disadvantaged Nigerian students who need assistance paying for examinations required for university admission.

Quick Overview

• Eligible applicants: Academically promising students facing financial difficulties.
• Eligible candidates: Nigerian nationals or legal residents who have completed secondary school or are close to graduation.
• Benefits: Covers WAEC, JAMB and applicable Post-UTME examination fees, mentorship and scholarship guidance.
• Application deadline: November 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

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Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the AfriSEED Foundation Root Initiative, applicants should demonstrate the following:

• Financial need and inability to pay examination fees independently.

• Strong academic records demonstrating potential for higher education.
• A recommendation from a teacher.
• An additional recommendation from a parent, community leader or religious leader.
• Clear intention to pursue university education.
• Nigerian nationality or legal residency in Nigeria.
• Completion of secondary school or imminent graduation.

Scholarship Benefits

The programme covers the following:

• WAEC registration : Payment of registration fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
• JAMB/UTME : Funding for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination administered by JAMB.
• Post-UTME : Payment for institution-specific screening examinations where required.
• Structured mentorship : Two group mentorship sessions per semester and individual check-ins with a dedicated mentor every two months.
• Scholarship guidance : Assistance with identifying and applying for undergraduate scholarships and other educational funding opportunities.

Important: The Root Initiative is not a full tuition scholarship. The Foundation states that university tuition, books, academic materials, stationery and living expenses are not currently covered.

How to Apply for the AfriSEED Root Initiative 2026

• Prepare your academic records and required recommendations.
• Complete the online application form.

Application Deadline

The deadline for the AfriSEED Foundation Root Initiative 2026 is November 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. WAT.

Eligible students who cannot independently afford the examinations required for university admission are encouraged to review the requirements and apply through the official portal before the deadline.

Source: AfriSEED Foundation - Root Initiative