In a major win for students, Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) has officially joined the list of beneficiaries of the OPay 10-Year Scholarship Initiative, making it the 9th Nigerian university to be included in the groundbreaking education support program.
The partnership, announced this week, is part of OPay’s ₦1.2 billion commitment to supporting higher education in Nigeria over a decade-long span. The initiative aims to provide scholarships to deserving students from low-income backgrounds, helping them access quality education without the financial burden.
The scholarship program covers multiple institutions nationwide and aligns with OPay’s mission to “empower futures” through sustainable social investment in education.
List of Beneficiary Institutions (So Far):
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria
University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
Benue State University (BSU)
University of Calabar (UNICAL)
Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU)
Each of these schools now has students benefiting from the 10-year educational support fund, which totals ₦1.2 billion across all universities.
With OOU now on board, the ripple effect is expected to reach hundreds of students, granting them a renewed opportunity to complete their academic journey with ease.
This partnership also reinforces the increasing role of corporate organizations in Nigeria’s educational sector, particularly as public institutions continue to grapple with funding challenges.
More details on eligibility and application for the OPay-OOU scholarship are expected to be released through the university’s official channels.
