Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi
By John Dike, Osogbo
The Ooni of Ife and Chancellor of Ojaja University, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has announced scholarship opportunities for 1,000 qualified students seeking admission into the institution for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The initiative is aimed at providing financial support to prospective undergraduates and expanding access to university education for students who may be facing financial challenges in pursuing their academic ambitions.
The scholarship announcement offers an opportunity to candidates who have yet to secure admission for the forthcoming academic session to apply to Ojaja University, provided they meet the prescribed admission and eligibility requirements.
According to the admission notice, prospective beneficiaries are required to meet the stipulated Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off marks for their preferred programmes.
The university pegged the minimum UTME score for scholarship eligibility at 150 for other eligible programmes, while candidates seeking admission into Public Health are required to score at least 180.
Applicants interested in Medical Laboratory Science must obtain a minimum UTME score of 200 to qualify for consideration.
The admission notice directed interested candidates to visit any approved Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre to ensure that Ojaja University is selected as their institution of choice.
Applicants are also required to complete their admission applications and undergo the necessary screening procedures through the university’s official website, www.Ojajauniversity.edu.ng.
The university advised prospective students to contact its Admissions Office for further information regarding scholarship eligibility, application requirements and other admission procedures.
Interested candidates can obtain additional information through the following telephone and WhatsApp contacts: 0704 800 2625 and 0703 324 1670.
The application deadline has been fixed for November 25, 2026.
The scholarship initiative underscores the Ooni’s stated commitment to supporting educational development and creating opportunities for young Nigerians to pursue higher education.
Prospective applicants have been advised to complete their admission and screening processes before the stipulated deadline.
