NAMI Scholarship 2025/2026- Supporting Nigerian Students in Manitoba

About the Scholarship

The Nigerian Association of Manitoba Inc. (NAMI), through its Scholarship Awards Committee (NAMISAC), proudly offers an annual scholarship to outstanding students of Nigerian descent enrolled in post-secondary institutions across Manitoba. This initiative is made possible through an endowment fund established with the Winnipeg Foundation. Each year, as part of our commitment to education and community development, we recognize exceptional students who not only excel academically but also actively volunteer with NAMI and its affiliated organizations.

Who Can Apply

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be a Nigerian citizen legally residing in Manitoba
  • Be currently enrolled in a Manitoba post-secondary institution (any field)
  • Be a member of NAMI or an associated organization
  • Be a volunteer for NAMI or an associated organization
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.5 (or 70% for new high school graduate applicants)
  • Not have received a NAMI scholarship in the past 12 months

💡 This award is based on merit, not financial need.

How to Apply

To complete your application, submit the following documents:

  1. Recent transcript or academic report
  2. A short biographical essay describing your community involvement and contributions to NAMI and/or NAMI-associated organizations.
  3. Proof of membership (dues receipt or letter)
  4. Reference letter from NAMI or a NAMI-associated organization confirming volunteer service

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an interview.

Important Dates

  • Deadline to Apply: Friday, August 15, 2025 (by 11:59 PM)
  • Submit Applications To: 📧 nami.manitoba@gmail.com
  • Award Ceremony: 🎉 October 4, 2025 at the Nigeria @65 Independence Celebration

Contact

For questions, email: nami.manitoba@gmail.com

NAMI appreciates a model that guarantees funds to the scholarship for our youth in perpetuity. We sincerely thank those who have donated, and we also encourage others to do same. All year round, we encourage people in our community to visit The Winnipeg Foundation website to donate with a minimum of $10 to NAMI Scholarship Fund at the link here to support our community youth education which was inaugurated in 2021. “Make this donation in celebration, honour or memory of someone.” Thank you! https://www.mycharitytools.com/gift/wpgfdn/donate?fund=1077