The Maikaya Development Foundation has announced the commencement of applications for its 2026 Maikaya Education Support Fund, a yearly intervention programme aimed at supporting students of Nasarawa State origin in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

The foundation said the education support scheme is open exclusively to indigenes of Nasarawa State who are currently studying in universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and other recognised tertiary institutions within and outside the state.

According to the foundation, the initiative is designed to assist students and institutions that are in dire need of support, including scholarships, payment of school fees, provision of educational materials and teaching aids, as well as infrastructure development where necessary.

It explained that beneficiaries are selected based on requests submitted and merit, following a thorough assessment process.

“To be eligible, applicants must be students in 200 level or above, possess a valid certificate of indigene, and provide evidence of their most recent semester results as well as a letter of admission from their institution,” the foundation stated.

The Maikaya Development Foundation noted that only a limited number of applications would be considered for financial assistance during this cycle.

Interested applicants are required to complete the online application form and strictly adhere to all instructions, as compliance with the application guidelines is crucial to successful consideration.

“Only applicants who meet the stated requirements and are successfully shortlisted will receive financial support,” the foundation added.

The application window opened on Dec. 15, 2026, and will close on Jan. 15, 2025.

Prospective applicants can register via the official application portal at https://maikaya.org/education-support-fund.html.

For further information and updates, the foundation advised the public to follow its official WhatsApp channel at https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6v0fr7DAX4HAKLhe3E.