A Legacy Invested in the Next Generation
The BOA Scholarship is awarded each year in memory of Bankole Olumide Aluko, SAN, a founding partner of Aluko & Oyebode, whose belief in excellence and mentorship within the legal profession continues to shape the Firm’s commitment to nurturing future generations of Nigerian lawyers.
The scholarship honours outstanding academic achievement by recognising the best graduating law students from four of Nigeria’s most prestigious federal universities, covering the full cost of their tuition at the Nigerian Law School.
Honouring Excellence, In His Name
Established in memory of Bankole Olumide Aluko, SAN, the BOA Scholarship reflects the values he embodied throughout his career — academic excellence, integrity and a commitment to raising the standard of legal practice in Nigeria.
Each year, Aluko & Oyebode awards the scholarship to the best graduating law students at four prestigious Federal Universities, in recognition of their outstanding academic performance. The award covers the scholar’s tuition at the Nigerian Law School, easing one of the most significant financial barriers between a law degree and a career in legal practice.
For the recipients, the BOA Scholarship is more than financial support — it is an early recognition of excellence from one of Nigeria’s leading law firms, and a connection to the legacy of one of the profession’s most respected figures.
A Selection-Based Award — No Formal Application Required
The BOA Scholarship does not operate through a formal application process. There is no form to complete and no submission to make. Instead, recipients are identified and selected directly by Aluko & Oyebode, based on their academic standing as the best graduating law student at their university.
This selection-based approach ensures that the scholarship consistently reaches the students who have already demonstrated the calibre of excellence the award was created to celebrate.
Awarded Across Four Prestigious Federal Universities
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
The BOA Scholarship is awarded annually to the best graduating law student from each of the following institutions:
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU)
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
University of Lagos (UNILAG)
These institutions represent some of Nigeria’s foremost centres of legal education, and our continued partnership with them reflects our commitment to identifying and supporting outstanding legal talent from across the country.
Removing Barriers to Practice
The BOA Scholarship covers the full cost of the recipient’s tuition at the Nigerian Law School — the final and mandatory stage of legal training before a graduate can be called to the Nigerian Bar.
By easing this financial burden, the scholarship helps ensure that a student’s academic excellence, rather than their financial circumstances, determines their path into the legal profession.
Investing in the Future of the Profession
As one of Nigeria’s leading full-service law firms, Aluko & Oyebode recognises its responsibility to invest in the next generation of legal talent. The BOA Scholarship is one expression of that responsibility and a fitting tribute to a founding partner who valued excellence and mentorship throughout his career.
The scholarship sits alongside the Firm’s other Responsible Business commitments, including our partnership with Teach For Nigeria, our pro bono initiatives, and the BOA Lawyers’ League, all of which honour Bankole Olumide Aluko’s legacy in different ways.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for the BOA Scholarship?
No. The BOA Scholarship does not have a formal application process. Recipients are selected directly by Aluko & Oyebode based on their academic performance as the best graduating law student at one of the four partner universities.
Which universities are eligible?
The scholarship is awarded to the best graduating law student at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; University of Nigeria, Nsukka; University of Lagos; and Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship covers the recipient’s tuition at the Nigerian Law School.
How are recipients notified?
Recipients are identified and contacted directly by Aluko & Oyebode following the release of each university’s graduating results.
Who was Bankole Olumide Aluko, SAN?
Bankole Olumide Aluko, SAN, was a founding partner of Aluko & Oyebode. The BOA Scholarship, the BOA Lawyers’ League and other Firm initiatives are held in his honour, celebrating his legacy of excellence within the legal profession.
Celebrating Excellence, Carrying Forward a Legacy
The BOA Scholarship is a continuing tribute to a founding partner who believed in the power of excellence and mentorship and an investment in the lawyers who will shape Nigeria’s legal profession for years to come.
