Ajesola Solarin Majekodunmi Foundation Scholarship

About the scholarship

Ajesola Solarin Majekodunmi Foundation (ASMAF) is a Nigerian-registered non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering bright yet underprivileged young women by providing scholarships for tertiary education in professional fields and fostering leadership and life skills development. Founded by Prof. (Mrs.) Ajesola Majekodunmi, ASMAF addresses the critical need to increase female representation in professions such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, Architecture, and Accountancy. Prof. Majekodunmi, a trailblazer in her own right, was the first female medical student admitted to the University of Lagos in 1962. Her pioneering journey inspired a lifelong commitment to breaking barriers for women in male-dominated fields. After a distinguished academic career and retirement from the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) and the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Prof. Majekodunmi established ASMAF as a legacy of gratitude to God and a vehicle to uplift future generations. Driven by her belief in equitable opportunity, the foundation reflects her vision to transform lives through education, empower women to excel in professional careers, and cultivate ethical leadership for societal impact. By bridging financial gaps and equipping scholars with holistic skills, ASMAF ensures that talented young Nigerian women not only achieve academic success but also emerge as confident leaders poised to drive progress in their communities and beyond. This scholarship is open to all brilliant but indigent students registered across all public tertiary institutions in the country.

Eligibility

Interested applicants for the Ajesola Solarin Majekodunmi Foundation Scholarship must fulfill the following requirements:

• Applicants MUST be female indigent and Nigerian citizen embarking on tertiary level qualifications for the first time.
• Applicants MUST have gained admission to or are enrolled in a full-time accredited undergraduate programme in Medicine, Law, Engineering, Accounting, Actuary, Architecture or any professional course in any public university in Nigeria.
• Applicants MUST demonstrate commitment to academic and professional excellence and possess strong leadership potentials.
• The applicant and family’s ability to contribute or pay toward the costs of university will be the primary factor used to determine financial need. Financial need will be evaluated by a number of factors, including the applicant and her family’s income, assets, and family size. While these are general rules, all applicants will be evaluated on an individual basis.