Carewave ASPIRE Scholarship 2026 Nigerian Students | ₦500,000 Award

Applications are now open for the Carewave ASPIRE Scholarship Programme (CASP) 2026, an undergraduate scholarship from the Carewave Foundation. It supports bright Nigerian students who have gained admission to university but may struggle to pay for their education.

The program particularly targets academically strong Nigerian undergraduates who need financial support to stay in school. Selected students receive ₦500,000 per year and access to mentorship and career development. It is both merit-based and need-based. Priority goes to students from low-income and vulnerable communities who are studying at Federal Universities in Nigeria.

SUMMARY

• Scholarship: Carewave ASPIRE Scholarship Programme (CASP) 2026
• Provider: Carewave Foundation
• Study Level: Undergraduate
• Eligible Applicants: Nigerian Students
• Study Destination: Federal Universities in Nigeria
• Number of Awards: 20
• Award Value: ₦500,000 per year

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Carewave ASPIRE Scholarship 2026 | Program Overview

The Carewave Foundation launched CASP to address a common problem. Many talented students from low-income families win admission to university but then struggle to cover tuition, upkeep and study materials. This scholarship gives them financial backing so they can stay focused on their studies.

The first award covers one academic year and may be renewed if the scholar keeps meeting the programme’s academic and conduct requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Carewave ASPIRE Scholarship Programme 2026 scholarship, you should:

• Be a Nigerian citizen.
• Be between 18 and 25 years old.
• Have secured admission into an eligible Federal University in Nigeria.
• Have a minimum CGPA of 4.5/5.0.
• Show strong academic performance.
• Come from a financially disadvantaged or vulnerable community and demonstrate real financial need.
• Show integrity, leadership potential and commitment to your education.
• Meet every other requirement in the official guidelines.

Eligible Courses

The Carewave ASPIRE Scholarship Programme accepts applicants from a wide range of disciplines, including:

• Health & Medical Sciences: Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, Radiography.
• Technology & Digital Fields: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence.
• Engineering & Sciences: Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Petroleum, Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, Mechatronics, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Statistics, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Food Science and Technology.
• Humanities & Social Sciences: Law, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Mass Communication, Psychology, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Business Administration, Criminology and Security Studies, Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, English, Linguistics, Philosophy, History and International Studies, Entrepreneurship.

Selection Process

Applications go through four stages: screening, verification, assessment and final selection.  The Carewave ASPIRE Scholarship Programme weighs academic achievement alongside each applicant’s financial circumstances, and may contact applicants for extra information.

Proof of Financial Need

Applicants  to the Carewave ASPIRE Scholarship Programme must submit a short statement explaining their situation, covering:

• Who supports them financially.
• Their household’s financial situation.
• Their educational expenses.
• Any circumstances affecting their ability to pay for school.

Where possible, also attach at least one supporting document, such as:

• A parent or guardian’s payslip or proof of income.
• A six-month bank statement or other evidence of household income.
• A letter confirming financial hardship from a local authority, school, church, mosque or community leader.
• Documents relating to the loss of one or both parents.
• Any other credible evidence of the family’s circumstances.

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Scholarship Benefits:

Each of the 20 successful applicants will receive:

• ₦500,000 per year.
• Tuition fee support.
• A living stipend.
• Support for learning-related expenses.

Access to mentorship, leadership development, career guidance and professional networking.

Scholarship Renewal

The Carewave ASPIRE Scholarship Programme award can be renewed for later academic sessions if the scholar:

• Maintains the minimum CGPA set by Carewave.
• Stays in good academic standing and keeps good conduct.
• Remains enrolled in the approved programme.
• Submits transcripts and progress reports.
• Takes part in Carewave mentorship and scholar activities.

How to Apply

Interested applicants for the Carewave ASPIRE Scholarship Programme should:

1. Visit the Carewave Foundation scholarship page and click Apply Now.
2. Fill in the online form with your personal and academic details.
3. Upload all required documents.
4. Add your proof of financial need.
5. Review everything and submit before the deadline.

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Requirements

Prepare these documents before you start:

• Admission letter
• Two letters of recommendation
• JAMB admission letter and result slip
• WAEC/NECO result
• Birth certificate
• Local Government identification
• NIMC slip
• Motivational letter
• Proof of financial need

Application Deadline: November 9, 2026

Visit the Official Website for Further Details