WYBF 2026 Nurturing Hearts Scholarship Application

2026 Scholarship Application Form

Application Deadline - 29th May 2026
NURTURING HEARTS SCHOLARSHIP

The Yinka Badejo Nurturing Hearts scholarship provides educational assistance to young females (between ages 18 - 28) who have a keen interest in children’s ministry work. This scholarship is renewable for up to a maximum of one time.

If you are not an eligible FEMALE BETWEEN AGES 18 - 28, please DO NOT fill or submit an application for this scholarship.
Dear Applicant,

Please read the eligibility requirements before attempting to complete this scholarship application. Please note that providing false information in any part of this application form would lead to disqualification from being considered for this specific scholarship and/or any other scholarship offered by the Wilson & Yinka Badejo Foundation now and/or in the future. If selected, you will be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation.

See below for eligibility requirements for the NURTURING HEARTS SCHOLARSHIP:
1. You must be a resident of Nigeria
2. You must meet the age and gender requirements (i.e. a female between ages 18 - 28)
3. You must be pursuing a degree, vocational training, and/or actively seeking professional development in an area directly related to children’s ministry
4. You must possess a strong and verifiable good character.
Notes:
- Applicants do not exclusivey have to be student; however, any applicant interested in applying for this scholarship may still be subject to the basic eligibility requirements to be considered for a scholarship offered by WYBF's Educational Support Programme.
- Applicants will be expected to provide two letters of recommendation from a cleric, mentor, professor, and/or counsellor in support of their application attesting to their personal character and demonstrated passion for working with children and/or in children’s ministry
- The scholarship board of the Wilson & Yinka Badejo Foundation reserves the right to modify or waive parts of the eligibility requirements for this scholarship award based on discretion, relevant considerations, and/or as justifiably deemed fit
I. General Information

For attestation of your basic eligibility for this scholarship
Are you a Female?*
Are you between the age of 18 - 28 as of today's date?*
Have you ever applied for a WYBF (formerly WBF) scholarship?*
Have you ever received a scholarship from WYBF (formerly WBF)?*
If yes, which year(s) did you receive a scholarship?
Are you currently enrolled at (or have been accepted into) a public tertiary institution in Nigeria?*
Are you currently a resident of Nigeria?*
II. Personal Information

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameSurname
Birthdate*

DayMonthYear
Telephone No*
e.g. 081 041 46635Format: (000) 000-00000.
Email *
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Postal / Zip Code
Passport photograph (headshot only)*

Please upload a clear picture in passport photo format. Please note that your submitted photo will only be used for identification purposes. It will also be published in the foundation's scholarship brochure if you are selected as one of the final awardees to receive a scholarship.
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III. Institution Information

Provide us with your enrollment details. If you are not a student, please insert "N/A" in the applicable box
Institution*
Admission Type*
Course*
Level*
CGPA*
H.O.D Name*

First NameSurname
H.O.D Tel. No*
Format: (000) 000-00000.
IV. Personal Statement

We would like to know more about you and your background.
Provide a short summary of your background and why you should be considered for the Nurturing Hearts scholarship this year. *

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Name of Personal Reference #1*

First NameSurname
Tel. No. of Personal Reference #1*
Format: (000) 000-00000.
Name of Personal Reference #2*

First NameSurname
Tel. No. of Personal Reference #2*
Format: (000) 000-00000.
V. Essay
Your essay should be between 500-750 words. You should describe your interest and passion for children’s ministry work and how you plan to make a positive impact in the lives of the young lives you already work with (and/or would work with). Include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that make you uniquely worthy of scholarship consideration.
Essay*

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VI. Applicant's Acknowledgement
By clicking submit below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. After submitting your application you will be re-routed to an confirmation page that will confim that that your application was received.
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2026 Scholarship Application Form

I. General Information

II. Personal Information

III. Institution Information

IV. Personal Statement

V. Essay

VI. Applicant's Acknowledgement