The Carewave Foundation has opened applications for the Carewave ASPIRE Scholarship Programme (CASP), offering financial support to Nigerian undergraduate students who demonstrate academic excellence and genuine financial need.
The scholarship is designed to help students from vulnerable and financially disadvantaged communities continue their education without financial hardship becoming a barrier. The programme will initially provide support for one academic year, with renewal subject to academic performance and compliance with programme requirements.
According to the foundation, successful scholars will receive ₦500,000 yearly. The scholarship package includes tuition support and a living stipend. The programme also aims to provide scholars with mentorship, leadership development, career guidance and professional networking opportunities.
The scholarship covers several disciplines, including Health and Medical Science, Technology and Digital Information, Engineering and Infrastructure, Science, Environment and Food Systems, Business, Economics and Finance, Law, Governance and Social Security, Social Science and Human Development, Communication, and Humanities and Culture.
The initiative is merit- and need-based, meaning applicants are expected to show both strong academic potential and circumstances that make financial assistance necessary. The foundation said it wants to support students whose education could be disrupted by costs such as tuition, institutional charges, learning materials, accommodation and other university-related expenses. CASP therefore combines financial assistance with wider development opportunities intended to help scholars build confidence, professional skills and useful networks during their studies.
The foundation includes humanities and social sciences, recognising their importance to Nigeria’s development alongside science, technology, engineering and health fields and professions.
The foundation said applicants will be assessed based on academic performance, financial circumstances, integrity, leadership potential and commitment to their education. The scholarship is initially for one academic year, while students who meet the required standards may be considered for renewal in subsequent sessions.
Eligibility
Applicants must be Nigerian citizens aged 18 to 25 years and must have secured admission into an eligible Federal University in Nigeria. Applicants must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5 out of 5.0, demonstrate genuine financial need, and come from a vulnerable or financially disadvantaged community. Required documents include an admission letter, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) admission letter and result slip, West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or National Examinations Council (NECO) result, birth certificate, Local Government identification, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) slip, two recommendation letters, a motivational letter and proof of financial need.
How to apply
Interested applicants should apply online through the Carewave Foundation scholarship portal https://portal.carewavefoundation.org/scholarships/apply?scholarshipId=SCH-2026-946543. Applicants should create or access their profile, select the Carewave ASPIRE Scholarship Programme, complete the application form, upload the required documents and submit before the deadline.
Applications opened on January 1, 2026, and close on November 9, 2026.