International Scholarship Admission Program

We are proud to announce that applications are currently being accepted for the Rochas Foundation International Scholarship Program

Application for the Rochas Foundation International Scholarship Program is now open.

Application deadline is 31st June, 2025.

This application is open to students from anywhere in the world, not just in Africa.

Access to Free Education

Scholarship overview

Note: Application is open to students from anywhere in the world, not just in Africa.

The Rochas Foundation is proud to announce that applications are being accepted for the Rochas Foundation International Student Scholarship Program. This initiative is designed to provide high-achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds across Africa and the rest of the world with the opportunity to study at leading universities in Nigeria.

Applicants to the Rochas Foundation International Student Scholarship Program should not be above 22 years of age at the time of the application.

Application deadlines

Standard application deadline

31st July, 2025

Notification of missing documents will begins Early-October

 
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Application Requirements

Preference will be given to children who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.
A recent and clear photograph must be provided.​
A short essay on academic goals, career aspirations, and community impact.​
Demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to giving back to their communities.
Official medical report attested in country of origin.
Have completed high school with a minimum of 2 A-level passes (or equivalent) at grade B or above.
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What We Offer

Scholarship coverage

Full tuition fees for the entire program and accommodation is provided for all scholarship recipients.

Mentorship services

Mentorship services with the Dean of International Admissions and senior students who are enrolled in the program

English language support

Free 1-year English language program at one of 13 Rochas Foundation campuses in Nigeria for non-English speakers.

Academic excellence

Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to study a wide range of courses at Nigeria’s leading universities.

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Fields of study

Scholarships will be granted for courses in the following subject areas, which are critical to the future development of Africa

S.T.E.M
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Medicine
Equipping the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Law
Training future advocates for justice and governance.
Business and Economics
Building the entrepreneurs and economists who will drive Africa’s economic growth.

How to apply

Available Universities

Applicants should note that the Rochas Foundation International Student Scholarship partnering Universities are as follows:

University of Jos
University of Ilorin
University of Ibadan
Ahmadu Bello University
Obafemi Awolowo University
Federal University of Technology Minna
Usman Danfodio University SOKOTO
Umaru Musa Yaraduwa University, Katsina
University of Abuja
Federal University Lafia
Bayero University, Kano
University of Portharcourt
Sule Lamido University Kafin Hausa
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Federal University of Technology, Akure
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Abubarkar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
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About the Rochas Foundation

Established 26 years ago, the Rochas Foundation has been a beacon of hope for
children across Africa, providing free education to over 30,000 students, of whom more than 9,000 have gone on to tertiary education. Our mission is to ensure that every child, regardless of their background, has access to quality education and the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

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Our International Scholarship Beneficiaries

YACOUBOU IZZA OMOTAYO

Benin Republic

University Of Jos
(History and International Relation)

AMAN SALAHADIN

ETHIOPIA

University Of Jos

(Medicine and Surgery)

AMAN JEMAL

Benin Republic

University Of Jos

(Medicine and Surgery)

ASIH PRINCEWILL AKAM

CAMEROON

University of Jos

(Computer Science)

Join us in giving every child the gift of education

The program allows volunteers to work with children in need of education, empowering them to reach their full potential and achieve their dreams.