Augustine Udefa Speaking Scholarship 2026 for Africans

The Augustine Udefa Speaking Scholarship supports talented African students in higher institutions who show strong public speaking skills, clear reasoning, and good character. The award is linked to a speaking competition organized by the Augustine Udefa Foundation, and winners receive school fee support and cash prizes.

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What Is the Scholarship About?

This scholarship is designed for students who can speak confidently, think clearly, and communicate strong values. It is created to support students who may face financial challenges but have the ability to use their voice for positive ideas.

Winners are selected through a series of speaking competitions. Judges and members of the public score each speaker. The top student receives full school fee support for their entire programme plus a cash prize. The second and third positions also receive fee support and prizes.

Who Can Apply for the Augustine Udefa Speaking Scholarship?

Applicants must meet the following conditions:

Be a student of a public university, polytechnic, monotechnic, or college of education in any African country
Be in 100 level or 200 level. A 300 or 400 level student may be considered if they can show clear financial need
Be of good moral conduct
Submit all required application documents through the official online portal

Required documents include:

Curriculum vitae (CV)
Admission letter
Attestation letter from the Head of Department (on official letterhead) confirming good conduct

Scholarship Value and Awards

The scholarship offers fee support and cash prizes:

Winner: Full school fees for the entire programme + ₦100,000 cash prize
Second place: Full school fees for one academic session + ₦50,000 cash prize
Third place: Full school fees for one academic session

Renewal of the Scholarship

The top winner may renew the scholarship every year if they meet these conditions:

Maintain a CGPA of at least 3.5 on a 5.0 scale, or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Present a letter from the HOD confirming the CGPA and progress in the programme
Submit two attestation letters from academic referees confirming good character

When the Scholarship Can End

The scholarship may be withdrawn if:

The student fails to meet the minimum CGPA required for renewal
The student is rusticated or penalized for misconduct
The student posts or shares content on social media that promotes nudity or sexual immorality

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the online form on the Augustine Udefa Foundation Speaking Scholarship Application Page.

Documents to upload include:

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Admission letter
Attestation letter from the HOD

All documents must be clear and readable.

Speaking Competition and Timeline

The scholarship competition begins in January 2026. Shortlisted applicants will receive instructions on how to join the contest.

Each speaker will record a three-minute video, speaking on a given topic. The video must be clear and audible. It will be submitted through a dedicated email that will be shared with selected participants.

The competition will run on social media platforms such as: