2024 Abdullahi Tanko Umaru Memorial Scholarship Fund | How to Apply
The Abdullahi Tanko Umaru Memorial Scholarship Fund is a tribute to the memory of Mallam Abdullahi Tanko Umaru. Mallam Tanko was born on March 21, 1975. He passed away on January 30, 2022, at the age of 46. He was a Lecturer at the Department of Political Science and International Studies at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria at the time of his tragic death.
Scholarship Summary:
Host: Abdullahi Tanko Umaru Memorial Scholarship Fund
Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
Reward: #100,000
No IELTS Required
Deadline: February 5, 2024
Scholarship Details:
In honor of Mallam Abdullahi Tanko Umaru’s memory, the Scholarship is open to indigenous students facing financial hardships to support their study pursuits.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
To be considered for the Abdullahi Tanko Umaru Memorial Scholarship, applicants must:
Be a first or second-year student at any tertiary institution
Be enrolled in any field of humanities and social sciences (Non-STEM)
There is no minimum CGPA requirement to apply for this Scholarship.
Students who may have struggled academically are especially encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Benefits:
#100,000 fund will be paid directly to the recipient’s institution and can be used to cover their tuition fee.
Required Documents:
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
Write a response to three essay questions:
What are your academic and career goals and how have your friends and family
influenced and inspired them? (500 words maximum)
What does “leaving a good legacy behind” mean to you? (500 words maximum)
Describe a problem you have solved or a problem you would like to solve. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution (500 words maximum).
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified applicants should click the link below to complete and submit the application.
