Applications are ongoing for the Grooming Centre University Grants for undergraduate and postgraduate Nigerian students.
The 2025 Grooming Centre Scholarship Grant will be awarded as a sum of ₦20 million to 100 Undergraduate and 50 Postgraduate students who are presently studying in Nigerian higher institutions.
The aim of the scheme, which is the third in the series, is to catalyze research and knowledge development in the areas of microfinance, rural development, inclusive finance, social enterprise, MSME, and women in development.
In this post, we will highlight the details, requirements, and method of application of the Grooming Centre University Grant for interested candidates.
Grooming Centre University Grant Summary
- Host: Grooming Centre
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: ₦20 Million Educational Grants
- Deadline: October 10, 2025
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Grooming Centre University Grant Scheme Details:
The Governing Council and Management of the Grooming People for Better Livelihood Centre (Grooming Centre), a leading Microfinance Institution in Nigeria, is currently accepting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the Grooming Centre University Grant Scheme for the academic year 2025.
The objective of the programme, which is the third in a series, is to stimulate research and the expansion of existing knowledge.
The Grooming Centre Scholarship Grant are awarded to students in the areas of microfinance, rural development, inclusive finance, social enterprise, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSME), and women’s participation in the development process.
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Grooming Centre Scholarship Grant Requirements:
To be considered for the Grooming Centre Scholarship Grant, you must satisfy the following:
- The applicant must be either a student at the undergraduate or postgraduate level in a Nigerian tertiary institution whose research study covers any of such areas as financial inclusion, microfinance, rural development, social enterprise, MSMEs, technological development, women in development or any other research that is aimed at lifting people out of poverty.
- Research Areas
- The focus of the research study must be relevant to the Nigerian context, practical, innovative and should be capable of promoting any of the above areas of interest, in the Nigerian space.
- The applicant must be a student at a NUC/NBTE-approved Nigerian university or polytechnic.
- The applicant must submit a written and signed recommendation from his/her project supervisor.
- The research must show a high level of originality, and imaginative thought and be data inclusive.
- (There are no age, gender, religious or ethnic barriers to application).
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Grooming Centre University Grant Duration and Reward
- A sum of ₦20 million will be shared to successful candidates.
- Undergraduates: ₦100,000
- Postgraduates: ₦200,000
- The Grooming Centre University Grant will be awarded to 100 Undergraduate and 50 Postgraduate students.
Required Documents for Grooming Centre Scholarship Grant
- The applicant must submit a research concept of between 10-15 pages which will include an introduction, literature review, research methodology including references and a page of the candidate’s personal profile.
- The candidate will also submit a final soft copy of the research project on completion of the study. (See Abstract for Guide).
How To Apply for Grooming Centre University Grant 2025
Interested and qualified candidates should click on the button below to commence their applications.
Deadline: October 10, 2025
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