Sage Grey Finance Limited, a licensed financial institution has awarded scholarships to five outstanding students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as part of the inaugural edition of its Undergraduate Scholarship Programme.
The award ceremony which took place at the university’s main campus reflects the company’s deep commitment to human capital development and the use of finance as a catalyst for positive social change.
A press statement issued by the organisation, said the scholarship programme, targeted at high-performing students in Management Sciences and Engineering, provided a financial grant of ₦100,000 each to five deserving undergraduates.
It said the beneficiaries were selected based on academic excellence, with a minimum CGPA requirement of 4.0 and a screening process that excluded those already benefiting from other scholarships.
Vice President and Head, Compliance and Internal Audit, Sage Grey Finance Limited, Adeyeye Sijuade said the firm is not just investing in individuals but in the future of the country. “This scholarship programme is a reflection of our long-term vision to empower the next generation of leaders.
“We are investing not just in individuals but in the future of our country. These students represent the kind of excellence and integrity we want to see more of, and we’re proud to support their journey.”
The 2025 recipients include Francisca Ogehene-Vinyeze Sunday, Chuwutem Festus Okudibie, Gabriel Olaoluwa Akogun, Yusuf Olamide Bodunrin Barika, and David Akpan Emmanuel who hail from Lagos, Delta, Edo, Kwara, and Anambra States respectively.
Speaking after receiving his award, Akogun Gabriel Olaoluwa, a student of Computer Engineering, said, “The hard work we put over the last couple of years have paid off.
I’m standing here not just because of myself but also the students and the department who have helped me to get here, and I want to say thank you to Sage Grey Finance and the University of Lagos for this opportunity that goes beyond just the monetary value.”
