Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary Scheme 2025/2026
Organization: Ekiti State Scholarship Board
Host country: Nigeria
Degree level: Undergraduate, Masters, Doctoral
Funding: Merit-Based
Deadline: December 31, 2026
Eligible countries: Nigeria (Ekiti State Indigenes)
Fields of study: All Fields, Law, Medicine
The Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary Scheme is an initiative of the Ekiti State Government to alleviate the financial burden on students of Ekiti origin. It offers varying award amounts for different categories, including Undergraduate, Masters, PhD, Law School, and Physically Challenged students. The award is valid for one academic year and aims to reward academic excellence.
Benefits
PhD Award: N750,000
Masters Award: N250,000
Law School Bursary: N300,000
Physically Challenged Award: N120,000
Undergraduate/HND/NCE/OND Award: N100,000
General Bursary: N40,000
Eligibility
Must be an indigene of Ekiti State
Must be a full-time student in a recognized Nigerian tertiary institution (2nd year and above)
Undergraduate: Minimum CGPA of 4.0
HND/NCE/OND: Minimum CGPA of 3.5
Postgraduate (Masters): 2nd Class Upper Degree
PhD: First Degree (2nd Class Upper) + Distinction in Masters
Requirements
Complete the online application form
Authentication by Head of Department and Registrar
Submit certified copies of credentials
Current school fees receipt
Local Government of Origin certificate
NIN Certificate
Required Documents
Admission Letter
O' Level Result (One Sitting)
Current School Fee Receipt
NIN Certificate
Local Government of Origin Certificate
Current CGPA Report
Passport Photograph
Birth Certificate
Programs of Study
Undergraduate Degree
NCE/OND/HND
Law School
Medical School (MBBS)
Masters Degree
PhD
Application Process
Visit the official website to download the form.
Complete the online form with accurate details.
Print the completed form.
Have the form signed/stamped by HOD and Registrar.
Upload all required certified documents to the portal within 3 weeks.
How to Apply
The application is strictly online. Ensure your CGPA is authenticated by your school before uploading. You cannot apply if you are in your first year (except for physically challenged).
Selection Process
Administrative review of applications
Verification of documents and CGPA with the institution