Nigerian Overseas students studying in Higher Education institutions in the UK who are facing financial difficulties might be able to get a grant from the Oluremi Tinubu Hardship Fund, if they meet criteria set out by the Fund's managers.
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The Fund was launched last April in London by Lagos State's Senator Oluremi Tinubu to support Nigerian students experiencing unforeseen financial hardship.
Managed by the Association of Nigerian Academics UK (ANAUK) which was founded in January 2009, the grant is an initiative geared towards meeting one of the Association's objectives of assisting Nigerian students in need and contributing to the development of next generation Nigerians and British academicians.
Applicants will have to meet criteria as set out in the application form and disbursement of funds is at the discretion of the Hardship Fund Committee of the Association. Individuals cannot benefit from the fund twice.
Further details on how to apply and criteria for qualification is available at http://nigerianacademicsuk.org