Bridging the financial gap to empower future scholars and leaders through education.
The Rauf Sobulo Academic Foundation (RASAF) was established with a singular, focused vision: to alleviate financial burdens and increase higher education enrolment among underprivileged students.
We believe that financial constraints should never stand in the way of a determined student’s future.
Our program focuses on student retention by providing sustained support and guidance to those who are striving to build a brighter tomorrow for themselves and their communities.
Please read our criteria carefully. Our selection process is strictly need-based, designed to support good students who require financial assistance to stay in school. It is not a merit-based competition for the highest GPA.
Must be currently enrolled in a Higher National Diploma (HND) program or a 4-year university degree program.
Must demonstrate a genuine need for assistance in covering tuition and academic fees.
Must maintain good academic standing and show a sincere dedication to completing their studies.
Must be studying at an accredited tertiary institution.
To ensure our scholars can focus fully on their education without the stress of hidden costs, our targeted financial assistance assists with these three core supports.
We provide direct financial assistance to help clear or subsidize official school tuition fees for the current academic semester or session. Our goal is to ensure that outstanding balances do not prevent a dedicated student from attending classes or sitting for their exams.
Beyond tuition, we know the daily costs of learning add up. Depending on the specific scholarship tier and available funding, this support helps cover critical learning tools such as required textbooks, notebooks, and basic stationery items needed to study effectively.
This covers necessary, compulsory school-regulated fees required to keep a student in good standing. This can include mandatory departmental dues, faculty levies, or essential laboratory/practical fees that are strictly required by the institution for the student’s program course.
Review the open opportunities below. Please ensure you select the specific program that matches your current academic level before clicking through to the application form.
The Tertiary Education Scholarship provides targeted financial assistance for low-income university students, helping cover essential tuition fees to ensure uninterrupted academic progress.
This is for undergraduate students currently enrolled in a standard 4-year degree program at an accredited public university in Nigeria.
Review the open opportunities below. Please ensure you select the specific program that matches your current academic level before clicking through to the application form.
The HND Educational Support Grant is designed to assist dedicated HND students who require financial aid to cover upcoming semester tuition, books, and essential school materials.
This is for students currently enrolled in a Higher National Diploma (HND) program at an accredited public polytechnic in Nigeria.
The Undergraduate University Fund provides targeted financial assistance for low-income university students, helping cover essential tuition fees to ensure uninterrupted academic progress.
This is for undergraduate students currently enrolled in a standard 4-year degree program at an accredited public university in Nigeria.
In honour of Professor Rauf Sobulo’s academic legacy, the Professor Rauf Sobulo Agricultural Grant is a specialized grant that provides targeted financial aid to practical, hard-working students dedicated to agriculture. It is designed to assist with tuition and school supplies for those who show a sincere commitment to the field but require financial assistance to complete their studies.
This is for students pursuing a Higher National Diploma (HND) or a 4-year university degree in Agriculture, Soil Science, Agronomy, or related agricultural fields.