What to Expect From CRF This Batch (Updated)
We have been inundated with support requests to know more about what to expect from the College Relief Fund Initiative in the current batch, especially with the changes that have recently occurred.
NOTE: This article has been updated to include a Naira & Sense section. Please scroll down to the section and ensure to read the main article and see why it is now compulsory.
REMAINING BATCHES
The College Relief Fund scholarship for Nigerian candidates was secured to run for an initial 8 batches (four academic years) with the hope of renewal or securing additional funding from local or international partners in education and youth development. The 2024 Batch B was the 8th batch for Nigerian candidates. The current 2025 Batch B is being run on reserve funds pending resolution of grant continuance from our major partners.
We remain hopeful that additional funding will be secured locally for the expansion and continuation of the Nigerian fund.
[NEW] NAIRA & SENSE SERIES
- Introducing “Naira & Sense,” a series of articles curated to help students make the most of their finances in today’s economic climate.
- Designed to equip you with practical financial knowledge, this series covers topics like budgeting, saving, investing, and more.
- It’s compulsory reading as some questions for the Aptitude Test will be drawn from this series.
- See the full post regarding this announcement and why it is compulsory by clicking the button below.
SHORTLISTS
There have been 9 major shortlists totaling more 3100 applicants across Nigeria. There have also been a few mini-shortlists which are usually at the discretion of staff and are not merit-based. For more on Mini Shortlists, see HERE.
While we try to reach a broad number of applicants, it is to be expected that we cannot fund all eligible applicants, hence our rigorous selection process as approved by our funding partners.
We try to make up to candidates by instituting some palliative measures which include Data Rebates, Giveaways to keep a seemingly boring process a bit exciting. This has drawn a lot of positive feedback and we appreciate it.
We must however add that, while we advise you to apply, follow the whole process, and share and encourage your friends to apply, the College Relief Fund or its partners make no guarantee that a candidate will be successfully selected and as such, also encourage you to pursue other scholarships as may be available to you from your state bursaries, or other national and multinational corporations in the country.
We will also make plans to announce other ongoing scholarships in your dashboard as we deem necessary to help applicants have multiple chances.
ADDED ELIGIBILITY
From the current batch (as announced during the last batch), there will be new eligibility criteria used in accessing candidates. This will mean excluding current scholarship beneficiaries from accessing the College Relief Fund Scholarship.
A notable clause will include that such a candidate already enjoys a scholarship which is equal to or greater than their school fees. Accommodation and stipend coverage will not count.
What this Means:
This means if coverage of the existing scholarship categorically states that it is towards accommodation or stipend, such a candidate will still be eligible for the College Relief Fund. However, if not stated, or is meant to cover school fees and the scholarship fund is equal to or greater than the candidate’s tuition, such a candidate will not be eligible for the College Relief Fund.
MINI SCHOLARSHIPS
From this batch going forward, the Mini Scholarships will be making a comeback from a brief hiatus. However, candidates will have to opt-in for the Mini Scholarship with a brief statement of need. Modalities for this will be announced soon.
Note that opting in for the Mini Scholarship will mean that a candidate can have an additional opportunity of selection in either the Main disbursement or the Mini Disbursement, but not both.
This is because we have had a situation where an applicant qualified for both main batch disbursement and mini scholarship, and we feel these situations may better benefit two candidates rather than one.
For more on Mini Scholarships, see HERE.
In the coming days, you will receive further communications regarding relevant documents that are accepted if you are pre-selected for the aptitude test. We are working to make the process seamless for both new and returning applicants.
We wish you the best in your academics.
Comments (86)
It’s well ooo… Thats how my score was wasted in the last batch……. It’s well shaa
Pls CRF do inform us about the cut off Mark… Let us know the actual score so we remove our mind in case we don’t meet up to it….
I was pained about the last one but it’s well shaaa
Congrats to the lucky winners
Wat was the cut off mark
It is a welcome idea… Hopefully this year’s will make me smile laslas
Thanks so much
Thanks for the update
The part that said “We wish you all the best in your academics” gave me a huge feeling.
Thank you so much for the information Sir/Ma.
Thank you for your outstretch hands of love.
I pray I’ll be selected as this will make me to be more serious with my studies as some important finances are being sorted out.
Thank you for your outstretch hands of love.
I pray I’ll be selected as this will make me to be more serious with my studies as some important finances are being sorted out.
Thank for this information
Thank you for the insightful information
I’m really hopeful about this coming batch
Thanks again for the opportunity
Thank you for this great information at least I’m able too understand some things now and I hope I will be among the winner for this batch
Hopefully, i pray to get in this year. God knows how much i need this.
Thanks for the important information I pray I will be selected
Thanks alot 😊. You really help us students especially the need one may the Almighty rewards you abundantly. And I pray my I be choosing these times around and gain the scholarship since these is my last year and I have applied it once but didn’t get . Thanks you alot for your efforts for making the journey learning journey successful and joyful for alot of students
My step 2 is incomplete and I don’t how to complete it ooo. I need assistance please
Wow this is fascinating
Thanks for the information
Thanks for this information
Thanks so much for the information, hopefully this last hope really click
I pray God reward you guys pocket as you try to help students in need, like us.
Hoping for the best concerning myself.
But still wish others the best
Thanks for the information
I really appreciate your efforts. I pray I should be successful this time.
This is my third application in a row and I have not benefited from the main scholarship and mini scholarship
I just hope I get one this time around
Thanks for the information, I pray I will be selected
Thanks for the information.
I hope I’ll be among the lucky batch by God’s grace.
Well done CRF keep it up
Thanks so much for the opportunity,I hope you received good feedbacks from your main sponsors
I’m really grateful for this information and I want to sincerely thank those that are involved in this scholarship award, may God bless you all in Jesus name
Thank you so much for the opportunity and information,God bless you all hopefully I’ll be selected this year.
Thanks for the information.
I really hope for the best this time around
Thanks for the info and thanks for making it possible for a lot of Nigerian students to solve their problems
Thank you so much for this information, CRF! God will continue to uplift you. I hope I’ll be among the selected candidates 🥺🙏
This funding uncertainty honestly hits hard, as CRF has been a real beacon of hope for so many of us struggling with school fees. I’m genuinely grateful for the transparency, though it’s tough knowing this crucial support might not be guaranteed for future students. The new Naira & Sense requirement is actually a welcome push, forcing us to build financial skills that will benefit us far beyond just this scholarship process. It just makes me more determined to give this application my absolute best shot while this opportunity still exists.