Supporting medical and dental education in Nigeria at every stage
The Medicus Foundation identifies, nurtures and supports medical and dental potential across Nigeria.
We provide scholarships, grants and structured professional support at key stages of undergraduate and postgraduate training, helping students translate promise into impact.
Mission
Our mission is to advance medical and dental education in Nigeria, one student, one project and one opportunity at a time.
We support learning and professional growth so that future clinicians can improve patient care and strengthen health provision nationwide.
What We Do
We support medical and dental education through:
- Scholarships and grants for undergraduates.
- Exchange programmes and bursaries, where appropriate.
- Educational events and courses.
We aim to make a lasting difference by enabling medical and dental students to recognise, develop, and fulfil their potential—for their benefit and for the health systems they will one day serve.
The Plan
In partnership with universities, donors and volunteers across the world, we’re investing in the future of Nigerian doctors. We select young Nigerians on the basis of character, service and the promise of leadership. We aim to create a network of future leaders of a global standard, who will contribute in a meaningful way to address the health-related challenges of our society.
Doctors in Diaspora
The Foundation was set up by doctors and dentists both in Nigeria and across the globe, each an esteemed graduate of the College of Medicine of the University of Lagos. We collaborate to create a nurturing environment for partnership and mentorship, availing talented young trainees of learning and networking opportunities.
Our maiden project was the YBC-2003 Scholarship, which launched in 2019.