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 Society Nigeria Accelerate Scholarship

The CFA Society Nigeria 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. The Accelerate scholarship reduces the CFA Program exam registration fee to USD 600 and also offers 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)

    Application Opens: 10 April 2026
    Application Closes: 24 April 2026

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    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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    CFA Society Nigeria WIM Scholarship

    Supporting Nigerian women in finance

    The CFA Society Nigeria Women in Investment Management (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).

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    Need Help?

    Questions about any of our scholarships? Contact CFA Society Nigeria