Built to develop Nigeria's next generation of leaders.
The Decagon Undergraduate Honors Program exists because Nigeria has no shortage of brilliant young people — only a shortage of structures that develop them into the professionals and leaders this country needs.
Develop Nigeria's most promising students into career-ready leaders.
We identify students who have demonstrated academic excellence — JAMB 250 and above — and invest four years in developing their full potential. We fund their tuition, run a structured career development programme alongside their degree, and connect them to a network of professionals and institutions that accelerates their trajectory from admission to career. The goal is not just a graduate. It is a leader Nigeria gains for decades.
We develop exceptional young Nigerians into career-ready leaders.
Identify proven talent
Every scholar is selected on academic merit, financial need, and character. JAMB 250+ is the floor. Drive, coachability, and potential are what we look for above it.
Fund four years of development
We cover full tuition for the duration of the degree — paid directly to the institution, disbursed against verified attendance every semester. No cash to individuals. No detours.
Build professional skills alongside the degree
Every scholar completes the Career Accelerator Track — four years of structured professional development running in parallel with their academic programme. Core skills plus a chosen specialisation: Tech, Design, Growth Marketing, or Entrepreneurship.
Connect them to a professional community
From Year 3, scholars join the Decagon Honours Community — a verified network of peers, mentors, and industry leaders. They graduate with credentials, connections, and a career already in motion.
The people behind the programme.
The Decagon Undergraduate Honors Program is governed by a Board of Trustees committed to educational access, institutional accountability, and long-term impact across Nigeria.
Trustee
Amuche Umeh is a product leader with over 15 years of experience building scalable, user-centred technology across complex environments. She has held senior roles at Lufthansa, Paga, and now NewGlobe — organisations that operate at the intersection of technology, access, and impact.
Trustee
Khafeel Dosunmu is an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, where he leads financial services and digital transformation work across Africa. He is a former Internal Control Lead at The Coca-Cola Company and an alumnus of INSEAD, and brings deep expertise in corporate strategy, organisational design, and new business build.
The principles that guide every decision.
Merit, not luck
Scholars are selected on demonstrated academic performance. A JAMB score of 250+ is the baseline — not a guarantee, but the starting point.
Accountability over charity
This is not a handout programme. Funds are disbursed against verified attendance. Scholars are expected to perform. Donors receive reports.
Long-term thinking
We measure success in decades, not semesters. A scholar who graduates, enters the workforce, and mentors the next generation is the return we are building toward.
Transparency
Every naira is traceable. Every scholar is named. Every outcome is reported. We hold ourselves to the same standard we hold our scholars.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Decagon Undergraduate Honors Program?
The Decagon Undergraduate Honors Program is a fully funded four-year university scholarship for Nigerian students who scored 250 or above in JAMB. It covers tuition, accommodation, and living costs at partner universities, and includes structured leadership development, a Career Accelerator Track, and mentorship throughout the degree.
Who is eligible to apply?
Nigerian students who scored 250 or above in JAMB (UTME) are eligible. The programme prioritises students who cannot afford university despite their academic merit — talent that would otherwise be lost to financial barriers.
Which universities does the programme partner with?
The programme places scholars at carefully selected partner universities chosen for academic quality, pastoral support, and alignment with the programme's values. Partner institutions are confirmed at the point of offer.
How is the programme funded?
The programme is funded entirely through individual and institutional donors. Every naira is tracked and reported — donors receive transparent breakdowns of exactly how their contributions are used across tuition, accommodation, and programme costs.
Join the programme.
Whether you're a student ready to be developed, a donor ready to invest, or a university ready to partner — there's a role for you.