STUF inspires, empowers and provides sustainable solutions for undergraduates and recent graduates — through mentorship, fellowships, live sessions and a free learning portal, built by students, for students.
Every workshop, fellowship and mentorship pairing exists to help undergraduates and recent graduates thrive academically, professionally and personally — and to connect them with the people and opportunities that make that possible.
A structured one-year fellowship supporting first-year students through the transition into university life — mindset, study habits, communication skills, mentorship and a free learning portal with courses and assessments.
See how it worksAn eight-week career transition fellowship equipping recent graduates across Africa with practical skills, mentorship, professional networks and access to opportunities beyond the classroom.
See how it works“The feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Pulling it off was huge for me — it was spontaneous, and I did a lot of 'let's do this tomorrow'. I was so daring!”
— On the very first Straight Talk With Freshers, 2021“When the ASUU strike disrupted learning, we knew it was fertile ground to influence more lives — so we organised another edition to help students readjust.”
— Straight Talk With Undergraduates, 2022“We spoke with undergraduates about how they could maximise their breaks — opportunities, academics, leisure, and an open Q&A.”
— Talk Show: Maximising the Break, 2024One of our most-discussed session titles — a look at why who you know on campus matters as much as what you know.
Read the post 20 April 2026A recurring source of stress in off-campus housing — here is what past Straight Talk sessions have taught fellows about handling landlord disputes calmly.
Read the post 2 April 2026A popular Straight Talk topic, unpacked: what a degree can and cannot promise, and how to plan a career path alongside it rather than after it.
Read the postA structured one-year fellowship for first-year students at any Nigerian tertiary institution, offering mentorship, stipends for t…
Find out moreAn eight-week career transition fellowship for recent African graduates, covering practical skills, mentorship, professional netwo…
Find out moreThank you to everyone who joined our two-day Career Development X Space featuring speakers, fireside chats, spoken word and giveaw…
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"To become the number one solution provider to undergraduates and recent graduates in Africa — building a generation of resilient, resourceful and globally competitive leaders."
— Our Vision