- JANUARY 22 - 23, 2027
- REGISTRATION OPEN
From Potential to Impact: Equipping Ekiti Youth for Global Opportunities, Innovation, and Leadership
Building bridges
to global excellence.
Two days, one movement. The Ekiti Scholarship Summit returns as a hybrid gathering and doubles as the official starting point of the Ekiti 100 Scholar Mentorship Program, with Dr. Olumuyiwa Igbalajobi of Scholarships Cafe leading the way.
Summit Countdown
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.
02
Submit your application
Shortlisted attendees share their academic background, story and aspirations.
03
Selection & announcement
A panel reviews holistically — academic merit, leadership, financial need, commitment to Ekiti.
04
Join the scholar community
Selected scholars receive funding, mentorship, and a lifelong place in the Ekiti 100 network.
Who should attend
Built for anyone with a stake in this.
Students & Scholars
Undergraduate finalists, graduates and Master’s students seeking funded study abroad.
Mentors & professionals
Those ready to guide the next generation of Ekiti scholars and leaders.
Educators & policymakers
Stakeholders shaping the future of education across Ekiti State.
Partners & institutions
Organisations that believe education and collaboration transform lives.
Summit snapshot
Two days, at a glance.
No filler sessions — just the masterclasses, conversations and moments that move a scholarship application (and an idea) forward.
- Day 01
Opening & orientation
Welcome address and a walkthrough of the two days ahead.
- Day 01
Scholarships across the globe
A guided tour of fully funded opportunities beyond the usual US & Canada picture — Europe, Asia and beyond, plus how programmes like Chevening, Erasmus Mundus and the Korean Government Scholarship actually work.
- Day 01
CV & SOP masterclass
Building an application profile that competes at top-funded universities.
- Day 01
Low-GPA positioning playbook
Leading with research, experience and story when grades aren’t the headline.
- Day 01
Fireside chat with scholarship winners
Honest, unscripted conversation with Ekiti-born scholars now studying abroad.
- Day 02
Live pitch — Ekiti Innovators
Students pitch real ideas to a live panel of mentors and partners for feedback, mentorship and recognition on the spot.
- Day 02
Interview masterclass
Frameworks and live practice for walking into any scholarship interview with confidence.
- Day 02
Mentor matching & networking
Structured introductions between students, mentors and partner institutions.
- CLOSING
Closing ceremony
Partner showcase, pitch results, and next steps into the Ekiti 100 pathway.
Written testimonials
Hear it from students who've done it.
A few of the stories behind the $3B+ in scholarships secured by the Scholarships Cafe community.
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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
Register here
Four ways in. Pick yours.
Select your attendance mode when you register. Students: this is Step 1 of the Ekiti 100 Scholar Mentorship Program.
Students
Mentors
Partners & institutions
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.
