The Ekiti State Government is now accepting applications for its 2024/2025 Scholarship and Bursary Awards. This initiative, sponsored by the Ekiti State government, aims to support outstanding Nigerian students by alleviating financial challenges and promoting academic excellence.
About the Scholarship and Bursary Awards:
The Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary Awards are designed to assist students in universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and other tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The program is managed under the administration of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, and it targets students who are in their second year or higher.
Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for the Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary Awards, applicants must:
- Be in their 2nd year or higher in their current academic program.
- Have a WASSCE/NECO certificate with at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in one sitting.
- Maintain a minimum CGPA of 4.0 for university students, 3.50 for polytechnic students, and 3.50 for NCE students.
- For Master’s degree candidates, a 2nd Class Upper Division at the undergraduate level is required.
- PhD applicants must have a distinction in their Master’s degree and provide a recommendation letter from their Head of Department.
- Students with physical challenges qualify for the Handicapped Scholarship Award.
- Part-time and sandwich students are not eligible.
Required Documents:
Applicants need to submit the following documents:
- Current school fees payment receipts
- Institution’s identification card
- Letter of identification from Head of Department
- Certified transcript from the Registrar
- Certified copies of credentials
- Certificate of Local Government origin
- 3 Years Tax Payment Certificate and Development Levy receipts from the applicant’s parent
- Admission Letter
- WAEC or NECO result
- Birth certificate or declaration of age
- NIN certification
- Letter of recommendation from the school
Scholarship Benefits:
Successful applicants will receive:
- Physically Challenged Award: ₦80,000
- Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE)/Ordinary National Diploma (OND): ₦80,000
- Undergraduate Award: ₦80,000
- Higher National Diploma (HND) Award: ₦80,000
- Law School Bursary Award: ₦150,000
- Master’s Degree Award: ₦250,000
- PhD Award: ₦750,000
Application Deadline:
The deadline to apply for the Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary Awards 2024/2025 is October 31, 2024.
How to Apply:
- Create an Account: Click the Apply button to fill in your information. You will receive a confirmation email to verify your account.
- Complete Your Profile: Set up your profile with personal details, course information, parent information, referees, and upload required files.
- Apply for Eligible Forms: After completing your profile, access and submit the application forms you qualify for.
For more details and to apply, visit the Ekiti State Scholarship Application.
