Dr. Chief Sunday Babatunde Ajileye Scholarship Program
Honoring a Legacy of Educational Excellence
The SIB Charity Foundation proudly presents the Dr. Chief Sunday Babatunde Ajileye Scholarship Program, established to honor the visionary founder whose lifelong commitment to community development and education continues to inspire. This merit-based scholarship supports outstanding students in Management Studies, Technology, Nursing, and Engineering fields who demonstrate both academic excellence and financial need.
Scholarship Overview
Award Name: | Dr. Chief Sunday Babatunde Ajileye Scholarship |
Administering Body: | SIB Foundation |
Fields of Study: | Management Studies, Technology, Nursing, Engineering |
Number of Awards: | 5 scholarships annually |
Award Value: | ₦150,000 per student (one-time) |
Eligible Institutions: | School of Nursing, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta & The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro |
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Dr. Chief Sunday Babatunde Ajileye Scholarship, applicants must:
1. Academic Excellence
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or equivalent (Upper Credit)
- Provide official academic transcripts
- Be enrolled as a full-time student
2. Financial Need
- Demonstrate genuine financial need through documentation
- Submit a personal statement outlining financial circumstances
3. Institutional Enrollment
Currently enrolled at:
- School of Nursing, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta (Final-year Nursing students)
- The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro (ND II or HND II students in Management Studies, Technology or Engineering)
4. Character Reference
- One recommendation letter from academic staff (lecturer, HOD, or academic advisor)
Application Timeline
Annual Scholarship Cycle:
- March: Application announcement
- April–May: Application period
- June: Selection committee review
- July: Award notifications
- August: Award disbursement & ceremony