Breaking Educational Barriers.
The Okuta Educational Foundation empowers students from underprivileged backgrounds by covering UTME and Post-UTME costs, so their dreams of tertiary education can thrive without financial constraints.
✓ 100% verified, transparent selection process
“OEF didn’t just pay my UTME fee, they believed in me when no one else could.”
Every deserving mind deserves a clear path to university.
The Okuta Educational Foundation (OEF) stands as a beacon of hope for students whose academic dreams are often hindered by financial constraints. We believe every deserving mind should have a clear path to high quality tertiary education, regardless of background or economic status.
Our core mission is removing the administrative hurdles of university entry. We cover the full cost of UTME fees for qualifying candidates and offer sustained assistance throughout the Post-UTME process.
“We are not just paying fees. We are investing in the future leaders and innovators of tomorrow.”
Programs built around real student journeys.
From the first JAMB form to the first day of class, every program is designed around the moments where students need someone in their corner.
UTME Support Grant
Full coverage of the JAMB UTME registration fee for selected scholars from low income households.
Post-UTME Mentorship
Mentor pairing, university choice guidance, and Post-UTME fee assistance until admission is secured.
OEF CBT Portal
Get ready for the unveiling of the OEF Scholars’ CBT Portal, a new step towards smarter learning, better preparation, and academic excellence.
Stay tuned! Something exciting is on the way. 🎓✨
Numbers that begin with names.
Every figure below is a young Nigerian who walked through a door that was once closed.
Supporting students since 2024, and proudly welcoming the Class of 2026.
A ₦7,200 fee shouldn’t decide a child’s future.
Across rural Nigeria, thousands of brilliant secondary school graduates miss their chance at university. Not for lack of intelligence, but for lack of the small fees required to sit the UTME and Post-UTME exams.
For a farmer earning less than ₦2,000 a day, that fee is a season’s harvest. For their child, it is a closed door. That is the barrier the Okuta Educational Foundation exists to remove.
of rural Nigerian families struggle to afford tertiary application fees
qualified students never sit the UTME due to financial barriers
average combined cost of UTME and Post-UTME for a single student
generations of doctors, engineers and teachers, silenced before they begin
Eligibility criteria for financial aid
A simple, transparent process designed to reach the students who need support the most.
Academic Merit
Each year, the OEF team announces a cut off mark for eligibility, set to be highly inclusive while maintaining high performance standards.
Get Selected
We support students from underprivileged backgrounds. Financial status is verified during the application.
UTME Registration
Valid registration for the current UTME cycle is required. OEF provides free coverage for eligible candidates.
Receive Support
Priority is given to students in Iwajowa Local Government Area, Oyo State.
Their words say it best.
Every number we share started as a name, a village, and a belief that things could be different.
“I appreciate the founder for the unwavering support. This great reward serves as a source of encouragement to our younger ones at Iwajowa LGA. The Lord will uphold you and bless you greatly.”
Akintekun Joshua Adetayo
“Thanks for your support by doing this. I hope you’ve impressed the upcoming students.”
Shittu Isiaq Oluwaferanmi
“My suggestion for you is to expand your support to more students.”
Rauf Mufidat Keuwumi
Dare Oguntoye, building the ladder he once needed.
Mr. Dare Oguntoye is an education access advocate committed to unlocking opportunities for indigent students in Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oyo State. Over the years, he has supported more than 30 students through UTME reimbursement and Post-UTME assistance.
He is the Founder and Chairperson of the Okuta Educational Foundation, established in honour of his late father, John Oguntoye, fondly known as “Okuta,” who hailed from Iwere-Ile. Okuta firmly believed that education is the ultimate equaliser and should be accessible to all. Through this foundation, his legacy of kindness, excellence, and service lives on.
“To the dreamers, innovators, and hardworking students of Iwajowa Local Government: if you have the drive and ambition but lack the means, this opportunity is for you. Take the first step toward a future of unlimited possibilities.”
Be the reason a child says “I made it.”
Whether you give, partner, or apply, every action plants a future. Choose how you want to belong to this story.