Grooming Centre University Grants For Undergraduate and Postgraduate In Nigeria (₦20 Million Awards)


Grooming Centre University Grants For Undergraduate and Postgraduate In Nigeria (₦20 Million Awards)


The Governing Council and Management of Grooming People for Better Livelihood Centre (Grooming Centre) - a prominent microfinance institution in Nigeria - is now accepting applications for the 2025 edition of its University Grant Scheme.

  • The grants are awarded to students conducting research in fields such as microfinance, rural development, inclusive finance, social enterprise, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and women’s participation in the development process.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Grooming Centre University Grant, applicants must:

  • Be enrolled as an undergraduate or postgraduate student in a Nigerian tertiary institution (university or polytechnic) approved by NUC or NBTE.

Be conducting research in any of the following areas:

  • Financial inclusion
  • Microfinance
  • Rural development
  • Social enterprise
  • MSMEs
  • Technological innovation
  • Women’s involvement in development

Or other research aimed at poverty alleviation in Nigeria

Ensure the research is relevant to Nigeria, practical, innovative, and capable of generating meaningful impact.

  • Submit a written and signed recommendation from their project supervisor.
  • Ensure the research exhibits originality, innovation, and is data-driven.
  • There are no restrictions on age, gender, religion, or ethnicity.

Grant Benefits

A total of ₦20 million will be distributed among selected applicants as follows:

Undergraduate Students: ₦100,000 each (100 recipients)

Postgraduate Students: ₦200,000 each (50 recipients)

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit:

A research concept note of 10–15 pages, including:

  • Introduction
  • Literature review
  • Research methodology
  • References
  • A one-page personal profile

A final soft copy of the completed research project (to be submitted upon completion). (Refer to the Abstract Guidelines for more details.)

Application Deadline: October 10, 2025

How to Apply 

Interested applicant can apply via this link 

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