- JANUARY 22 - 23, 2027
- REGISTRATION OPEN
Theme — Scholarships, Innovation & the Future of Ekiti Youths
Building bridges
to global excellence.
Two days, one movement. The Ekiti Scholarship Summit returns as a hybrid gathering — join in person in Ekiti or live online — and doubles as the official starting point of the Ekiti 100 Scholar Mentorship Program, with Dr. Olumuyiwa Igbalajobi of Scholarships Cafe leading the way.
Students helped
Scholarships secured
Community members
Countries reached
MEET THE FOUNDER
Built by someone who did it the hard way.
Dr. Olumuyiwa Igbalajobi received a life-changing government scholarship to study in Korea — as the only Black science student in his cohort. That experience became the spark for Scholarships Cafe, founded in 2020 to put the knowledge, tools and support that once sat behind closed doors into the hands of every ambitious student.
The difference is rarely luck. It’s preparation, positioning, and a strong application strategy.
— Dr. Olumuyiwa Igbalajobi, Founder, Scholarships Cafe
He joins the Ekiti Scholarship Summit to lead masterclasses across both days, alongside mentors from the Foundation’s growing partner network.
SPECIAL GUEST
His Excellency joins the summit.
Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, Executive Governor of Ekiti State, joins the summit as special guest.
His presence underlines the State’s commitment to the Ekiti 100 Scholar Mentorship Program and the pipeline of opportunity this summit exists to build.
Your gateway
This summit is where Ekiti 100 Scholars begin.
The Ekiti 100 Scholar Mentorship Program is the Foundation’s flagship initiative — mentoring 100 highly qualified Ekiti youths across all 16 LGAs every year, toward fully funded Master’s and PhD opportunities. Every scholar’s journey starts at this summit.
100
Scholars mentored / year
16
LGAs covered
$3000
Value per scholar
100%
Free to all
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Attend the summit
Register and attend Jan 22 – 23 — in person or online. This is the official starting point.
16
LGAs covered
$3000
Value per scholar
100%
Free to all
key achievements
What we have built so far
From Ekiti’s classrooms to universities across the world — here is the impact we have created together.
Education
Launched the Ekiti 100 Scholar Program, mentoring 100 youths across all 16 LGAs toward fully funded global opportunities.
Leadership
Developed youth leadership programs cultivating critical thinking, problem-solving, and civic engagement across Ekiti.
Initiatives
Launched CFIMA, Ekiti 100, and the Ekiti Scholarship Summit — transforming lives across all 16 LGAs.
Network
Connected Ekiti scholars to a global network built on the founder’s 80,000+ scholarship success stories across 197 countries.
Unlocking minds — changing worldss
Stories of impact from our scholars
The real impact of the Ekiti 100 Scholar Program is best told by the scholars themselves.
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Adewale O.
Ekiti State University · Cohort 1
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Funmilayo A.
EKSU · Cohort 1
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Babatunde O.
Federal University Oye · Cohort 1
Celebrating legacy, inspiring futures
The CFIMA Award
The Caleb and Funmilayo Igbalajobi Memorial Award recognizes outstanding young graduates from Ijero, Efon, and Ekiti West who embody academic excellence, leadership, and service.
First recipients of the CFIMA 2026 Award announced
We are thrilled to recognize the outstanding young graduates who exemplify excellence, leadership, and community service across Ekiti State.
We are deeply grateful to our sponsors and for the support of His Excellency, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, whose encouragement makes initiatives like CFIMA and the Ekiti Scholarship Summit possible. Congratulations to all recipients — your dedication, passion, and commitment to making a difference truly embody the spirit of CFIMA.
Programs
We empower individuals through training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities
Join us to empower the next generation of leaders from Ekiti State.
Youth leadership
Educational scholarships
Entrepreneurship & skills
Our partners
Supported by visionary partners
It takes a village — and ours is extraordinary. Every scholarship and every success story started with a partner who believed in Ekiti’s potential.
Our blog
Latest from the Foundation
Insights, scholar stories, and updates from the Ekiti 100 community.
faqs
Common questions
Everything you need to know about the Foundation and the Ekiti 100 program.
Any indigene or resident of Ekiti State who demonstrates strong academic performance, financial need, and a commitment to contributing to Ekiti’s development. The program is open to all genders and actively encourages applications from young women and persons with disabilities.
Yes — 100% free to every selected scholar. The program covers mentorship, guidance, and resources worth approximately $3,000 per participant at no cost to the scholar.
Applications open annually ahead of the January Scholarship Summit. Follow our social media and subscribe to our newsletter to be notified as soon as applications open each year
Our panel reviews every application holistically — assessing academic merit, leadership potential, financial need, and commitment to Ekiti’s development. We aim to represent all 16 LGAs fairly in each cohort
You can donate to sponsor a scholar, partner with us as an organisation, or volunteer your time and expertise. Every contribution directly impacts a young person in Ekiti State.
Be part of the change
Join us in empowering the next generation of Ekiti leaders through your time, expertise, or financial support.
