The Alex Otti Foundation has become a major player in educating the underclass in Abia state in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. With the increase in knowledge in the 21st century, accentuated by cutting-edge scientific, technological and philosophical innovations and inventions, access to quality education has become imperative, perhaps, a survival tool in today’s global and dynamic world.
However, the greater the need for quality education, the more it becomes a mirage for the underclass who cannot afford the skyrocketing cost of education, particularly tertiary education. It is on this note that the Alex Otti Foundation stands in the gap between the cost of education and the aspirations of brilliant and talented students who are on the edge of society. Through deliberate and structured interventions, the foundation keeps offering financial support to these students at the margins.
Recognising the needs of students at the margins of Abia state, the Alex Otti Foundation invites applications for the 2025/2026 Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme, with its target undergraduate students who are ancestrally from - or currently residing in - Abia State.
Who Can Apply?
1. Current Enrollment: The application is open to students who have completed their second-semester 100-level examinations and are progressing to 200-level, as well as those who were admitted in the 2024/2025 session (this is because of irregularities and non-uniformity in school calendars across public tertiary institutions).
2. Academic Performance: Candidates must have achieved a minimum CGPA of 3.5 (on a 5.0 scale) or its equivalent in their first year of study.
3. Direct Entry Students: Candidates who recently secured direct entry admission into 200-level (and will still be in their second year by April 2026) are also eligible.
4. Regular Students: Candidates must be undergraduate students in regular programs in academic tertiary institutions, as the scholarship is not open to students in part-time, sandwich, or any other similar programs.
Other Requirements
1. Statement of Result: Signed statement of results for the first academic session, issued by the Department or Faculty Admin Officer (a representative of the Registrar). Direct entry applicants must provide their qualifying examination results.
2. Proof of Residency: Candidates must present any of the following as proof of residence in Abia State: letter of recognition from a community/religious leader or a utility bill covering the three months preceding the interview.
3. Essay Submission (1,200 words): Applicants must write an essay covering the following topics, dedicating 400 words to each:
- a. What, for you, is the greatest innovation of the 21st century?
- b. How did this innovation impact you as a person?
- c. How can countries like Nigeria leverage the innovation for development?
Note: The foundation insists on original thoughts. Plagiarism or the excessive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) may lead to immediate disqualification. We want to hear your unique voice.
4. Valid Identification: A recognized means of identification must be provided.
Who Should Not Apply
Siblings of current Alex Otti Foundation scholars are ineligible until their sibling's scholarship tenure is completed.
Note: Siblings of past Alex Otti Foundation graduates are eligible to apply.
Deadline
The application portal closes at midnight on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Please note that incomplete applications will not be processed.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should submit their applications online via: https://scholarship.alexottifoundation.org
Further Notes to Applicants
Indigent students—those whose families cannot afford or struggle to fund tertiary education—are encouraged to apply.
Those with the financial means to pay for their education should consider stepping aside as a way of giving back to society.
For further inquiries, visit the application portal or contact the Alex Otti Foundation via info@alexottifoundation.org.