Michael Taiwo Annual Scholarship for Africans 2026

Michael Taiwo Annual Scholarship will open June 15th

The Michael Taiwo Scholarship supports exceptional students from developing countries who are seeking postgraduate studies. The award typically goes to recent graduates.

This scholarship award GRE/GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS scholarships and cover up to four school application fees. This averages about $1,000 per student. Coming up with a thousand US dollars is a steep hill to climb for many students in a developing country.

The scholarship award is open to ALL recent graduates from a college, polytechnic, or university, regardless of their course of study.

• Table of Content
• About Michael Taiwo
• Michael Taiwo Annual Scholarship for Africans
• Aim and Benefits of Michael Taiwo Annual Scholarship for Africans
• Requirements for Michael Taiwo Annual Scholarship for Africans Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Michael Taiwo Annual Scholarship for Africans
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Michael Taiwo

When the Michael Taiwo Annual scholarship was advertised on October 1 st , 2019, between 100 and 150 applications were expected. Instead, in just a week, over 1,000 applications were received. This is even more remarkable given that no amount was spent on advertising: the announcement was shared by people on social media, WhatsApp groups and word of mouth. The applications came from all six geopolitical zones in Nigeria, so the desire for graduate studies in the US and Canada has a national spread.... read more... read more... continue reading

Michael Taiwo Annual Scholarship for Africans

Aim and Benefits of Michael Taiwo Annual Scholarship for Africans

• The scholarship covers standardized test fees, graduate school applications, and credential evaluations
• Mentorship 

Requirements for Michael Taiwo Annual Scholarship for Africans Qualification

To be eligible for the Michael Taiwo Scholarships, applicants must:

• Be recent graduates or final-year students from any recognized College, University, or Polytechnic.
• Hold a minimum of a baccalaureate in Sciences, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Social Sciences, Education, Arts and Humanities, or any other accredited field.
• Complete the application form during the application window.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Michael Taiwo Annual Scholarship for Africans

The selection process is holistic:

• Strong emphasis is placed on:
• Application essay asking why you should be considered for the scholarship.
• Other academic achievements, e.g. standardized exam scores, authorship of scholarly articles, etc.
• Demonstrated potential to succeed in graduate school and clarity of goals

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more Information, visit Michael Taiwo Scholarship webpage