The Grooming Centre 2025 University Grant is now open for applications! This annual program supports undergraduate and postgraduate students in Nigerian universities and polytechnics with funding to carry out research that contributes to the fight against poverty.
If you’re a student with bold ideas in areas like financial inclusion, rural development, or technology for communities, this grant could provide the support you need to make your research impactful
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About the Grooming Centre 2025 University Grant
Now in its 7th edition, the Grooming Centre University Grant focuses on empowering students to conduct research that goes beyond academics and addresses real-world issues. The scheme targets studies in:
- Financial inclusion
- Rural development
- Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
- Social enterprise
- Technology for communities
- Women and youth in development
- Other innovative topics aimed at poverty reduction
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Grooming Centre 2025 University Grant, applicants must be a/an:
- Undergraduate students in Nigerian universities or polytechnics
- Postgraduate students in Nigerian universities or polytechnics
Your research must:
- Address one of the listed focus areas
- Be original and data-driven
- Be supervised by a lecturer or academic mentor
- Demonstrate strong academic quality and ethical research practices
Benefits of the Grooming Centre Grant 2025
Successful applicants will receive financial support to fund their research:
- Undergraduates: ₦100,000 each (100 slots available)
- Postgraduates: ₦200,000 each (50 slots available)
Required Documents & Submission Format
Applicants must submit the following:
- Research Concept Paper (10–20 pages) with the following sections:
- Introduction
- Problem statement
- Research questions & objectives
- Significance of the study
- Scope & definitions
- Literature & theoretical review (2019–2025 references)
- Hypotheses, methodology & data collection plan
- Reliability & validity checks
- Ethical considerations
- References (APA 6th edition style)
- Personal profile
- Final soft copy of research work after completion
Application Deadline & How to Apply
- Deadline: 10 October 2025
- Application portal: Grooming Centre Grant official website
If your research is innovative, relevant, and focused on poverty reduction, this grant could help bring your ideas to life and possibly create lasting social impact.
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