General Ibrahim Attahiru Foundation Scholarship 2025: Call for Applications From Nigerian Army Dependents

On May 21, 2024, during the commemoration of the third anniversary of the passing of the late 21st Chief of Army Staff, General Ibrahim Attahiru, the General Ibrahim Attahiru Foundation (GIAF) officially announced the launch of its flagship undergraduate scholarship program. This initiative marks a significant step toward actualizing the Foundation’s second core objective: expanding educational access to the children and dependents of Nigerian Army personnel—both serving and retired—across the country.

The 2025 GIAF Scholarship program is aimed at students enrolling in Nigerian universities for the 2024/25 academic session. The scheme underscores the Foundation’s mission to invest in youth with high academic potential who may lack the resources to pursue higher education. According to the Foundation’s board, this scholarship represents a targeted effort to create equal opportunities for army dependents, especially those from underserved backgrounds.

Program Overview

• Program Type: Undergraduate Scholarship

• Target Beneficiaries: Children and dependents of serving, retired, or late Nigerian Army personnel

• Eligibility Regions: All six geopolitical zones of Nigeria

• Program Sponsor: General Ibrahim Attahiru Foundation (GIAF)

• Academic Year: 2024/2025

• Deadline: Not Specified (Applications are encouraged as early as possible)

Core Objectives and Values

The scholarship initiative is built on four core humanitarian principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence. GIAF’s approach emphasizes transparency, inclusivity, and ethical commitment, with the following pillars guiding the program:

• Public Interest First: The Foundation is committed to the social and economic improvement of Nigeria. The scholarship is not profit-driven but aimed at creating a measurable impact in the lives of young Nigerians.

• Transparency and Accountability: GIAF maintains open communication and collaborative relationships with beneficiaries, stakeholders, and institutions. All scholarship decisions will follow strict vetting and documentation standards.

• Equity and Inclusion: Gender balance and regional representation are critical to the selection process. Applicants from all six geopolitical zones are encouraged to apply, and efforts will be made to maintain diversity among awardees.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Be a child or legal dependent of a currently serving, retired, or deceased personnel of the Nigerian Army.

• Possess strong academic credentials, including excellent performance in WAEC/NECO and JAMB examinations.

• Have already gained admission or be in the process of gaining admission into a recognized Nigerian university.

• Provide valid proof of identity and academic history.

Required Application Documents

To be considered, applicants must submit the following:

• JAMB Result Slip

• Secondary School Testimonial

• WAEC or NECO Result

• University Admission Letter

• National Identification Number (NIN)

All submissions will undergo a detailed review and selection process. The Foundation encourages early applications to allow ample time for screening and confirmation.

Selection Process

Applications will be subjected to a multi-phase screening process, which includes:

• Document verification

• Assessment of academic performance

• Background check to confirm military dependence status

• Consideration of gender and regional balance

The process is designed to ensure that only the most deserving candidates—those who reflect both merit and need—are awarded the scholarship.

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