The First-Class Muslim Foundation (FCM) has officially opened applications for its 2026 Undergraduate Learning Support Programme (ULSP) aimed at supporting outstanding Nigerian students.
The FCM Foundation Scholarship 2026 is designed to provide financial assistance, academic guidance, and structured mentorship for selected male Muslim undergraduates in Nigeria, helping them grow academically, morally, and professionally throughout their university journey.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: First-Class Muslim Foundation (FCM)
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Eligible Gender: Male
- Reward: Monthly Stipend | Mentorship | Academic & Career Development
- IELTS: Not Required
- Deadline: January 23, 2026
Scholarship Details
The First-Class Muslim Foundation Undergraduate Learning Support Programme (ULSP) is a scholarship and mentorship initiative created to nurture academically excellent male Muslim undergraduates in Nigeria.
The programme combines financial support with structured Islamic, academic, and professional mentorship, ensuring beneficiaries develop strong moral values alongside educational excellence. Through monthly stipends and continuous mentorship sessions, the programme aims to raise a generation of disciplined, knowledgeable, and socially responsible Muslim leaders who will contribute positively to society.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the FCM Foundation Undergraduate Learning Support Programme 2026, applicants must:
- Be a 100-level male Muslim undergraduate
- Be a full-time student at an eligible Nigerian tertiary institution
- Be between 16 and 19 years old
- Possess a minimum of six (6) credit passes in SSCE obtained in one sitting
- Have scored at least 250 in the UTME taken prior to admission
- Be physically, mentally, and psychologically stable
- Demonstrate good moral conduct and leadership potential
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the FCM Foundation ULSP 2026 will receive:
- Monthly stipends
- Islamic development mentorship sessions and training
- Academic mentoring and career development support
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- JAMB Admission Letter
- Evidence of current studentship (Student ID card, biodata form, or similar)
- Reference letter from a reputable Islamic organization
- Must be on letter-headed paper
- Must be addressed to The Executive Director, First-Class Muslim Foundation, Lagos, Nigeria
- Must clearly reflect the applicant’s character (generic letters are not accepted)
- Birth Certificate or Affidavit of Age
- Original WAEC/SSCE result
- Original UTME result
- Current result slip showing GPA (if available)
- Personal Statement (maximum of 300 words)
- Font: Century Gothic
- Font size: 12
- Line spacing: 1.5
- Applicant’s full name must appear at the top
- Must be personally written (AI-generated or AI-edited statements beyond 20% detection will lead to disqualification)
How to Apply
To apply for the FCM Foundation Undergraduate Learning Support Programme 2026:
- Visit the scholarship application webpage
- Complete the online application form
- Upload all required documents accurately
- Submit your application on or before 11:59 pm, Friday, January 23, 2026
- Await feedback (only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)
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