About The Foundation
Your Journey Starts Here
At YAYEF, we believe that every young person with academic potential deserves the chance to pursue their dreams, regardless of their financial circumstances. We have launched a ₦10 million initiative committed to increasing access to higher education for young people of Kwara State origin.
Our mission is to support financially challenged students who have demonstrated academic potential but face financial barriers that threaten their ability to start or continue their education.
Through YAYEF tuition support fund, we aim to ease the burden of educational expenses so you can focus on what truly matters: learning, growing, and contributing meaningfully to your community. We are committed to helping you write your success story and build a brighter future for yourself and for Kwara State.
Meet Our Founder
Driven by the conviction that discipline, structure, and opportunity are the bedrock of lasting impact, Yahaya Yahaya has dedicated his journey to empowering the next generation of Nigerian youth.
Shaped by a family of civil servants who instilled in him the values of service and responsibility, Yahaya’s path reflects a deep commitment to nation-building and collective progress. A lawyer by training and reform-minded leader by vision, he believes that true patriotism is measured by how one contributes to strengthening institutions and empowering others.
Through the Yahaya Alapansanpa Youth Empowerment Fund (YAYEF), he channels this belief into action—creating platforms that equip young Nigerians with the education, skills, and mindset to drive sustainable change. His work embodies a nationalism rooted not in rhetoric, but in the conviction that Nigeria’s greatest asset is its people.
Purposeful, disciplined, and deeply patriotic, Yahaya Yahaya represents a generation of leaders committed to building a Nigeria where every young person has the chance to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s growth.
Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]
Who is eligible for this fund?
The fund is for financially challenged students from Kwara State who are enrolled in or have gained admission into a public university and meet the specific criteria for either the Campus Starter or Campus Achiever categories.
Can I apply for both categories?
No, you can only apply for one category based on your current academic standing. Double application will lead to automatic disqualification.
How will I know if I've been selected?
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email and/or phone.
I have more questions. Who can I contact?
You can email us at scholar@yayef.org.