Yinka & Pelumi Scholarship Foundation 2026; The Yinka & Pelumi Scholarship Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 Foundation Scholars Programme for undergraduate students studying Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State.
The scholarship is open to eligible students from 100 level to 500 level and provides financial support for tuition, accommodation and academic materials, alongside mentorship and career development opportunities.
The application deadline is 25 October 2026.
Yinka & Pelumi Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants selected for the 2026 Foundation Scholars Programme will receive the following benefits:
- Tuition support: ₦200,000 towards tuition fees for the academic session.
- Accommodation allowance: ₦200,000 towards accommodation expenses.
- Academic materials: ₦50,000 per semester to support the purchase of academic materials.
- Mentorship and career development: Access to conferences, mentorship opportunities and professional career advice.
Eligibility Requirements for the 2026 Scholarship
To qualify for the Yinka & Pelumi Scholarship Foundation Scholars Programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be an undergraduate student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU).
- Be studying Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- Be in any level between 100 and 500.
- Not be a beneficiary of another scholarship.
The application form accepts only matriculation numbers belonging to students in the two eligible departments.
Mechanical Engineering students must have matriculation numbers beginning with MEE, while Electrical Engineering students must have matriculation numbers beginning with EEE. The foundation provides MEE/2022/128 as an example of an acceptable matriculation number.
Students studying other courses or attending universities other than OAU are not eligible for this scholarship.
Documents Required for the Yinka & Pelumi Scholarship
Applicants must prepare and upload three documents based on their current academic level.
Requirements for 100-Level Students
Applicants in 100 level must provide the following documents:
- Post-UTME result aggregate slip.
- A personal essay explaining why they want to receive the scholarship.
- A signed personal letter of character attestation.
Requirements for 200-Level to 500-Level Students
Applicants from 200 level to 500 level must submit the following:
- An academic transcript printed from the OAU e-portal.
- A personal essay explaining why they want to receive the scholarship.
- A signed personal letter of character attestation.
How to Prepare the Character Attestation Letter
Applicants must download the character attestation template from the scholarship application page. The template should be printed and given to a referee to complete and sign.
After the referee has completed and signed the document, the applicant must scan it or take a clear photograph and upload it with the other required documents.
All uploaded documents must be in PDF, JPEG or PNG format, and each file must not exceed 10 MB.
Applicants should ensure that their documents are complete, legible and saved in one of the accepted formats before starting the application.
How to Apply for the Yinka & Pelumi Scholarship 2026
Eligible students can apply for the Foundation Scholars Programme by following these steps:
- Visit the official Yinka & Pelumi Foundation Scholars Programme application page.
- Download the character attestation template from the scholarship page.
- Prepare all three required documents according to your current academic level.
- Complete the online application form and upload the required documents.
- Review the information provided to ensure that all details are correct, then submit the application.
- Check your email inbox for an application confirmation message. If the email does not appear in your inbox, check your spam folder before taking any further action.
The application form is estimated to take approximately 15 minutes to complete once all the required documents are ready.
Application Rules and Important Information
Applicants should take note of the following rules before submitting their applications:
- One application per person: Each applicant is permitted to submit only one application per round, using one matriculation number and one email address.
- Previous applicants can reapply: Students who were not selected in a previous round may apply again when a new application round opens.
- Avoid duplicate submissions: Applicants should not submit another application simply because they have not received a confirmation email. Duplicate applications using the same matriculation number or email address will be refused.
- Selection notification: The foundation will notify applicants of the selection decision by email after completing its review process.
- Strict deadline: Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.
Yinka & Pelumi Scholarship Application Deadline
The application deadline for the 2026 Yinka & Pelumi Foundation Scholars Programme is 25 October 2026.
Eligible Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering undergraduates at OAU who wish to benefit from the programme should prepare their documents and submit their applications before the deadline.
Enquiries: ypscholarshipfoundation@gmail.com
