Bet9ja Foundation awards more than 200 full tuition scholarships to Nigerian undergraduates
The second edition of the programme highlights Bet9ja Foundation’s commitment to education and youth empowerment across Nigeria.
Nigeria.- The Bet9ja Foundation awarded full tuition scholarships to more than 200 undergraduate students from public tertiary institutions across Nigeria, marking the second edition of the programme.
The awards ceremony was held in Lagos on January 10, 2026, after recipients were chosen through a competitive, merit-based process. Students had applied for the scholarship from October 14 to November 30, 2025.
The Undergraduate Scholarship Programme is part of the betting leader’s broader initiatives to improve lives in Nigeria through education, youth empowerment, community development, healthcare and sports development.
Ada Cuomo, Executive Director of the Bet9ja Foundation, highlighted the betting company’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities for Nigerian students.
“This scholarship represents our belief in education as a powerful driver of national progress. We are investing in students who have demonstrated excellence and resilience and who will go on to shape the future of Nigeria,” said Cuomo, according to Business Day.
Impact and growth
By covering full tuition fees, the programme removes financial barriers for students, allowing them to focus entirely on their education.
The first edition of the programme, held in 2024, supported 100 students in 2025, making this year’s awards more than double the number of beneficiaries. “Growing from 100 scholars to over 200 in just our second edition shows our commitment to doing more and reaching further”, added Cuomo.
One of the scholarship recipients said the award is “a strong motivation to keep striving for excellence,” highlighting the confidence and focus that the financial support provides to students.
The Foundation has indicated plans to grow the initiative further and explore partnerships with organisations that share its commitment to education.
