College Relief Fund (CRF) 2026 Batch A Scholarship Timeline
The College Relief Fund (CRF) 2026 Batch A Scholarship is now underway, and we are pleased to share the official timeline for this batch.
This scholarship continues our commitment to supporting Nigerian students through need-based financial aid of up to ₦300,000, made possible by our donor partners and supporters who believe in the power of education to transform lives.
If you are applying for this batch, please take note of the full schedule below and make sure you complete each stage on time. Every step matters.
1) Application Window
Opened: 27th March 2026
Closes: 30th April 2026
Applications for the 2026 Batch A scholarship opened on 27th March 2026 and will close on 30th April 2026, that’s just a few days away.
During this period, all eligible applicants are expected to log in to their CRF Dashboard, complete their application, and ensure that all details submitted are correct and up to date.
What you should do now:
- Log in to your dashboard and complete your application.
- Review all personal and academic information carefully.
- Follow the STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE on the portal for assistance and updates.
- Submit before the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
2) Pre-Selection and Document Upload
Starts: 3rd May 2026
Ends: 10th May 2026
After the application period closes, shortlisted applicants will enter the Pre-Selection stage. This phase is used to screen applications and confirm eligibility before the next round.
If you are pre-selected, you will be required to upload supporting documents within the stated period.
Required documents:
- Last semester’s results in clear JPEG or PDF format
- Admission letter or student ID card
Please note that only applicants who upload the required documents within the allotted window will move forward to the next stage.
3) Aptitude Test
Test Dates: 18th May to 22nd May 2026
All pre-selected applicants will be invited to take the CRF Aptitude Test. This test is designed to assess a mix of academic and practical knowledge, including:
- General Knowledge
- Naira & Sense
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Language Use
How to prepare:
- Use the PRACTICE TEST available on your dashboard.
- Read through previous Naira & Sense articles, as the test will draw from that series.
- Test your device, browser, and internet connection before the exam day.
Please ensure that you take the test within your assigned period. Missing the test window may affect your scholarship chances.
4) Results and Feedback Portal
Results Published: 26th May 2026
Transparency remains a key part of the CRF process. The results of the Aptitude Test will be published on 26th May 2026.
Once the results are released, the Feedback Portal will also open for applicants who need to submit comments or request clarifications.
What to do next:
- Check your CRF Dashboard regularly.
- Review your email inbox for official updates.
- Use the Feedback Portal only when necessary and follow the instructions provided.
5) Scholarship Disbursement and Data Rebate
Disbursement Begins: 4th June 2026
This is the stage many applicants look forward to most. Scholarship disbursement for successful candidates begins on 4th June 2026.
What this means:
- If you are selected, your scholarship funds will be processed and disbursed accordingly.
- Applicants who used an eligible phone number may also qualify for Data Rebates to help offset part of their data usage during the process.
Please continue checking your dashboard for official announcements and further instructions.
Stay Prepared, Stay Focused
We understand that educational expenses can be challenging, especially in the current economic climate. That is why CRF remains committed to creating opportunities that support Nigerian students and help them move closer to their academic goals.
To make the most of this process, we encourage all applicants to:
- Stay active on their DASHBOARD
- Read all official announcements carefully
- Go through the Naira & Sense Series
- Use the Practice Test as often as needed
- Keep their details accurate and updated
Important Links
- Visit your Dashboard
- Read the Naira & Sense Series
- Follow the Step-by-Step Guide
We encourage you to share this update with classmates and friends who may also be applying. One reminder could make all the difference.
We wish every applicant the very best in this scholarship journey.
Let’s make the 2026 Batch A CRF Scholarship one to remember.
Comments (64)
I hope I’m one of the beneficiaries of this program. I missed out of the 2024 program because I applied late and couldn’t benefit, I hope it’s different and Usaid funds that was cut off won’t affect applicants. Goodluck to alll fellow applicants and congratulations in advance to those who will be selected and granted the scholarship
Wow that’s absolutely amazing
What a relief seeing the timetable
Good to know, can’t wait
Thank you CRF for this opportunity
I didn’t succeed in last year scholarship,I believe this year is my turn os success.
How do we enter our Dashboard? And also, when will the uploading of our documents commence?
Your support and resilience is so invaluable. God bless CRF
Thanks for the update
This is all good and understanding, thank you but what of people that hasn’t seen their first semester results at all
Please, can more light be shed on the last semester results thing?
Is it just referring to a transcript that will be submitted?
What if the transcript is not given to us yet by our institutions before the 9th of May?
What other proof can we provide to validate our academic performance?
Thank you very much.
Concerning the documents to upload, what of those who just started and this is their first semester for 100lvl
This is nice.
I seem to have issues with my dashboard
I can’t find the 3 boxes
Thanks 👍
I don’t know how I can get transcript, because they always paste everyone results together
As your Level adviser or write a letter to your HOD
This is nice. I hope to be among the beneficiaries this year. Thank you for all you do.
Hopefully, I haven’t seen a damn individual that has earned this scholarship. Pls make this contest this time fair and impartial because if it was I didn’t see myself not qualifying amidst numerous successfull applicants.
If I may state the obvious, lots of students are pulling out because they understandably can’t verify the authenticity of this organisation. If however, I’m selected I’ll do my best to shun those opinions but who knows
I’m finding it difficult updating my dashboard
It seems I’ve forgotten my password what can I do
In some institutions they make them check their results on their portals. That is still okay right??
My last semester result hasn’t been uploaded, yet. Please can we send that of the previous semester, just in case the result has not been uploaded before the date for document verification.
This is an amazing opportunity.
Thank you CRf.
I pray that am favoured during this batch.
I haven’t uploaded my results and the rest I am trying to upload but I can’t is it that a message must be sent to me before I upload anything
Please CRF should work on the site to avoid network disconnections during the Test exercise. Very big Thanks to CRF pioneers for the effort in helping Nigeria students in this present economy.
GOD BLESS CRF
GOD BLESS NIGERIA STUDENTS
GOD BLESS NIGERIA
GO
Thank you for the update…
I hope I will be among the winners
Thank you for the update…
I pray to be among the winners
congrats in advance to all applicants
Please CRF team. Kindly consider me as one of the preselected candidates for the 2025 scholarship program. It would be an honour to be part if the program.
Please is like I upload the wrong admission letter please
What if the results of one institution releases generally on board, because actually the person might not get transcript of his/her results.
That’s nice ….
I hope I become a beneficiary
This is nice. God bless CRF
I wish I’m selected. Keep up the good work CRF
How can I chose date for my exam because I have read the instructions but I didn’t see the green box on the dashboard.
Please I can’t see where to upload my documents
I can’t find transcripts too because our results are usually pasted together and I’ve already stated my reason,i hope this won’t affect me ?
I already submitted it like that and my Aptitude test is counting down already.
Am see mine application on reserve does that means am not eligible
I missed out on being pre selected but I hope and pray I qualify for the disbursement and batch B🙏
What is the cut off mark for the aptitude test
Hello CRF team, please I am still in the reserve list for thepre selected candidates. please knidly consider me for this 2025 Batch A scholarship.
What a relief…
Thank you for the update
Please where can I find my new test date?
I pray that i get selected this time around.
God bless CRF for such an opportunity at a time like this.
I wish us all, all the best
I wish us all Goodluck.
I don’t know where I am now
Just being receiving messages from my Gmail
Hope I don’t miss this opportunity 🙏🏻
We students are really suffering
I wish all preselected
This is very impactful to humanity and the greatest Nigerian students.