Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) and the President of Dangote Group, has announced a N1 trillion scholarship programme to expand access to education and promote academic excellence across Nigeria.
Starting in 2026, the initiative will support over 1.3 million students from all 774 Local Government Areas, with N100 billion committed annually for 10 years.
The programme is structured in three categories: Aliko Dangote STEM Scholars – 30,000 undergraduates in public universities and polytechnics will receive tuition support of up to N600,000 per year;
Aliko Dangote Technical Scholars – 5,000 TVET trainees will get essential study materials and technical tools;
MHF Dangote Secondary School Girls Scholars – 10,000 girls in public schools will receive uniforms, books, and learning supplies.
“This is not only charity. This is a strategic investment in Nigeria’s future. Every child we keep in school strengthens our economy. Every student we support reduces inequality. Every scholar we empower becomes a future contributor to national development,” Dangote said.