Win scholarships. Slash your tuition bill.
Nigerian families are hit with exorbitant and frequently updated tuition fees at private universities that can exceed several million naira per year.
BursaryMatch analyzes your child's academic record, talents, and family situation to match them with relevant scholarships, bursaries and aid packages at Nigerian private universities. Track deadlines, get application checklists, and receive AI suggestions to strengthen submissions.
Middle-income Nigerian parents with children entering or attending private universities
Most comprehensive database of Nigerian private university-specific funding opportunities with match accuracy based on real historical award data
empowering
AI matching engine based on student profile
500+ curated Nigerian scholarships and bursaries
Deadline reminders and progress dashboard
Comprehensive student profile with academic and extracurricular data
Custom checklists per scholarship
AI feedback on essay drafts
Estimate likelihood of winning each award
Shared access between parent and child
Shows remaining cost after all matched awards
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| role | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| parent_id | uuid | No |
| full_name | text | No |
| jamb_score | int | Yes |
| intended_course | text | Yes |
| state_of_origin | text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| title | text | No |
| university_id | uuid | Yes |
| amount_naira | int | Yes |
| deadline | timestamp | Yes |
| eligibility_criteria | text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| student_id | uuid | No |
| scholarship_id | uuid | No |
| status | text | No |
| applied_date | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/matchesGet personalized scholarship matches for a student
/api/scholarshipsSearch scholarships with filters
/api/applicationsTrack new application
/api/essay-feedbackSubmit essay draft for AI suggestions
No essay feedback or success predictor
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| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 520 | 7% | $1,274 | $15,288 |
| Month 6 | 2,650 | 15% | $13,912 | $166,950 |
Get matched to scholarships and bursaries you actually qualify for. Thousands of naira in aid waiting for your child.
Partner with 10 top JAMB tutorial centers in Lagos and Abuja offering free Winner tier to their top students. Run Instagram campaigns targeting parents of children with 250+ JAMB scores. Offer free lifetime access to first 75 parents who complete a detailed student profile.
Large international database
Very few Nigeria-specific private university awards
Deep focus on Nigerian private institutions and local funding sources
Government funding
Only few large awards, no matching or tracking tools
Hundreds of smaller bursaries and AI assistance
Data advantage from tracking which profiles win which awards, continuously improving match algorithm
Private universities have dramatically increased merit and need-based aid programs in 2023-2024 to fill seats after economic pressure reduced enrollment.
Scholarship data becomes outdated quickly
Community contribution feature for new opportunities with verification
AI essay feedback quality
Start with structured prompts and allow users to rate feedback quality
Giving financial advice without license
Clear disclaimers that tool provides information only, not official advice
Success: 70% express strong interest in a dedicated matching tool
Success: 500 email signups in 14 days
Success: At least 40 applications tracked and 18% paid conversion
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