A major investment in Nigeria’s future generation has been unveiled with the launch of a ₦1 billion scholarship programme aimed at expanding access to higher education for talented students across the country.
The initiative, known as the Gbemisola Olowolafe Miva Scholarship, has been introduced by the Tunji Olowolafe Foundation as a fully funded undergraduate scheme that will support 1,000 Nigerian students at Miva Open University over the next five years.
Behind the programme is Tunji Olowolafe, Chairman of Deux Project Limited and founder of the foundation. The scholarship was formally announced to mark the first anniversary of the passing of his wife, Gbemisola Olowolafe, whose life and values inspired the initiative.
Designed to remove one of the most persistent barriers to higher education - tuition costs, the scholarship will fully cover the university fees of selected students throughout their undergraduate studies at the technology-driven institution.
According to the foundation, the programme reflects the ideals that defined Gbemisola Olowolafe’s life: a deep belief in education as a force capable of transforming lives and leveling social inequalities. Her commitment to helping others realise their potential, regardless of financial circumstances, forms the philosophical backbone of the initiative.
Announcing the scholarship on his LinkedIn page, Mr. Olowolafe described the programme as a continuation of his late wife’s enduring legacy of compassion and commitment to education.
He noted that education remains one of the most powerful tools for social mobility, stressing that opportunities should not be determined by a student’s financial background.
“Gbemisola believed that education was the ultimate equaliser, a tool that should be accessible to all, regardless of financial background,” he said.
“By removing tuition barriers for 1,000 aspiring leaders, we are ensuring that her legacy of kindness, excellence and service lives on in the success stories of others.”
Mr. Olowolafe also extended an invitation to Nigerian students who possess the determination to succeed but lack the financial means to pursue university education.
“To the dreamers, innovators and hardworking students of Nigeria: if you have the drive and ambition but lack the means, this opportunity is for you. Applications are now open. I encourage you to apply and take the first step toward a future of unlimited possibilities.”
The Tunji Olowolafe Foundation says its broader mission centres on education, empowerment, and community development, with a focus on creating sustainable impact by investing in the country’s next generation of leaders.
Beneficiaries of the scholarship will study at Miva Open University, a technology-driven institution designed to deliver flexible and accessible undergraduate education to students across Nigeria and beyond.
Through the five-year programme, the foundation hopes to expand educational access while nurturing a new wave of skilled and ambitious Nigerians prepared to shape the country’s future.
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