The team at Grooming People for Better Livelihood Centre (Grooming Centre), a well-known microfinance institution in Nigeria, is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 University Grant Scheme. This program, now in its third cycle, aims to support students in their academic research endeavors and contribute to the growth of knowledge in areas that promote economic empowerment and social progress.
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The grants are specifically targeted towards students conducting research in fields such as microfinance, rural development, inclusive finance, social enterprise, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and the involvement of women in the development process.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Grooming Centre University Grant, applicants must be currently enrolled as undergraduate or postgraduate students in a Nigerian tertiary institution (university or polytechnic) that is recognized and approved by the 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.)
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Application ClosingDate: 10th October, 2025
