Augustine Udefa Speaking Scholarship 2026 for Undergraduates

Job Description

The Augustine Udefa Speaking Scholarship is awarded to students in African educational institutions who can demonstrate strong public speaking skills and critical thinking ability.
The scholarship is open to students in any discipline, and winning it is contingent on:
• Being of good moral conduct, and
• Winning a series of speaking competitions.
The scholarship provides full school fees support for the duration of your studies and a one-time cash payment.

Summary
• Type: Undergraduate Scholarship + Contest
• Sponsor: Augustine Udefa Foundation
• Eligible Countries: African Countries
• Benefits: Full scholarship support + Cash prizes
• Deadline: 31st December, 2025

Scholarship Perks
• Winner:
o Full school fee support for the period of your program
o Cash prize of ₦100,000
• 2nd Position:
o Full school fee support for one academic session
o Cash prize of ₦50,000
• 3rd Position:
o Full school fee support for one academic session

Criteria for the Augustine Udefa Speaking Scholarship 2026
• You must be a student in an African public:
o University
o Polytechnic
o Monotechnic
o College of Education
• You must be in your first or second year.
• However, you may be considered if you’re in your third or fourth year and can demonstrate that you are passing through financial hardship.
• You must be of good moral conduct.
• You must submit all required application documents via the application portal.
Documents required include:
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Admission letter
• An attestation letter from your Head of Department (HOD) on their official letterhead, attesting to your good moral conduct

🏆 Selection Process
• The speaking competition will commence in January 2026.
• Shortlisted applicants will be selected to participate in the speaking competition.
• The applicants will be divided into groups with a specific number of speakers in each group.
• They will be assigned topics to speak on.
• A winner will be selected by:
o Majority vote from the public, and
o Scores from a panel of independent judges.

Important Note
• Complete the application form carefully.
• Upload all required documents.