Scholarship Opportunities

Explore available scholarships

CFA Society Nigeria offers a range of scholarships to expand access to the CFA® Program and support the next generation of investment professionals in Nigeria. Review the options below and apply when a window opens. You can also join our waitlist to stay informed.

CFA Institute Access Scholarship

A global need-based scholarship

Designed to make the CFA Program more affordable, this scholarship reduces the exam fee to USD 400 and includes the Practice Pack.

Who Should Apply:

Candidates with financial need
Open to Levels I, II, and III
Not currently registered or awaiting results
No unused CFA scholarship
Not employer-sponsored

Applications are reviewed directly by CFA Institute.

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Accelerate Scholarship

The Accelerate Scholarship is part of a regional collaboration among select CFA societies, designed to support high-potential Nigerian candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to the investment profession but face financial constraints. Recipients receive a significant reduction on the CFA Program exam registration fee, plus complimentary access to the CFA Program Practice Pack.

Who Should Apply:

Nigerian citizens (early to mid-career)
Planning for Level I or II
Strong financial need
Not registered or awaiting results

Requirements:

CV (max 2 pages)
Motivation letter
Proof of financial need
Academic credentials
CFA result (Level II only)

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Women in Investment Management (WIM) Scholarship

Supporting Nigerian women in finance

The WIM Scholarship provides need-based financial support to eligible Nigerian women pursuing the CFA® Program. Administered locally by CFA Society Nigeria, awards cover examination fees either in full or at 50%, helping women overcome financial barriers to achieving the CFA charter.

Eligibility:

Nigerian women only
First Class or Second-Class Upper degree
Unemployed / under-employed, or earning ≤ NGN 300k/month
One exam per candidate

Level Progression:

Level II: >70% in all Level I modules
Level III: >70% in Levels I & II

Unemployed applicants require two references (including one CFA charterholder).