Current scholarship

Open Distance & Flexible e-Learning (ODF-EL) Scholarship

A 100% full scholarship covering tuition for National Diploma (ND) programmes, funded by The Free School Foundation with accredited partner Citi Polytechnic Abuja.

What the scholarship covers

  • 100% of tuition for the full ND programme
  • No application fee at any stage
  • Access to Open Distance and Flexible e-Learning (ODF-EL) study materials and faculty support
  • Structured physical orientation and support from the Foundation office in Aba

How it works

  1. 1

    Apply online

    Complete the short scholarship application. It takes about 15 minutes and you can save and return.

  2. 2

    Review

    Our scholarship team reviews your details and confirms that you meet the requirements.

  3. 3

    Verification

    Shortlisted applicants are contacted for verification and may be asked for extra documents.

  4. 4

    Approval

    Approved applicants receive their scholarship offer through the portal and by phone.

  5. 5

    Enrolment

    You are enrolled and begin studying through the Open Distance and Flexible e-Learning (ODF-EL) programme from Aba.

Who can apply

National Diploma (ND) applicants

  • Minimum of four O'Level credits including English or Mathematics, depending on programme
  • WAEC, NECO or NABTEB result (awaiting result accepted with evidence)
  • Valid means of contact — a phone number you use regularly
  • Willingness to study through the Open Distance and Flexible e-Learning (ODF-EL) format

Documents to prepare

You only need a few things to apply. Extra documents are requested later, and only if you are shortlisted.

O'Level result (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB)
Passport photograph
A phone number you use regularly
Valid email address