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2026 Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary Awards For Nigerian Students

Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary

Apply for the 2026 Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary Awards For Nigerian Students!

The Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary offers up to ₦750,000 cash award to support eligible undergraduate, HND, postgraduate, and physically challenged students in their pursuit of higher education.

Individuals interested in the 2026 Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary Awards should review the details, requirements, and application process provided below.

Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary Summary:

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Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary Details:

Applications for the 2026 Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary Awards are now open.

Further to the commitment of the Ekiti State Government in encouraging academic excellence and alleviating the financial burdens of its brilliant students, the Ekiti State Scholarship Board (ESSB) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Scholarship and Bursary Awards.

The administration of Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji will award scholarships to qualified students who are already pursuing various courses in their second year and above in Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, and other tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary Requirement:

To be considered for the Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary Awards, you must satisfy the following criteria:

  • Scholarship Awards:
    • Undergraduate students must be in their 2nd year or above, possess WASSCE/NECO with a minimum of five credits, including English Language and Mathematics in one sitting, and have a minimum CGPA of 4.0 (universities), 3.50 (polytechnics), or 3.50 (NCE) in their current institutions of study.
    • Master’s Degree applicants must have a minimum of 2nd Class (Upper Division) at the undergraduate level.
    • Ph.D. Scholarship Award applicants must have a grade of distinction in their Master’s Degree and a minimum of 2nd Class (Upper Division) at the undergraduate level. A letter of recommendation from the university is also required.
    • Physically challenged students in tertiary institutions (NCE, ND, College of Health Tech, School of Nursing/Midwifery, HND, and postgraduates) are eligible for the Scholarship Award.
    • Students on part-time and sandwich courses are not eligible for the Scholarship Awards.
  • Bursary Awards: All students, including physically challenged postgraduate students, can apply for Bursary Awards.

Eligible Institutions for Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary

Students of Polytechnics, College of Education, Schools of Nursing/Midwifery, Colleges of Health Technology are eligible.

Document Requirements for Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary:

To forestall fraud and/or impersonation, an applicant shall submit along with the application form, certified copies of the underlisted:

  1. The current school fees payment receipts
  2. Institution’s identification cards
  3. Letter of identification from Head of Department
  4. Certified transcript by the Registrar of the Institution.
  5. Certified copies of credentials
  6. Certificate of Local Government origin.
  7. 3 Years Tax Payment Certificate and Development Levy receipts of applicant’s parent.

Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary Rewards:

Physically Challenged Award₦60,000
Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE)/Ordinary National Diploma Award (OND)₦60,000
Undergraduate Award₦60,000
Higher National Diploma (HND) Award₦60,000
Law School Bursary Award₦150,000
Master’s degree Award₦250,000
PhD Award₦750,000
Bursary to students in Tertiary Institutions jointly awarded by the State and Local Governments on a 50:50 ratio₦10,000

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How to Apply for Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary Awards:

To apply for the 2026 Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary Awards For Nigerian Students, interested and qualified candidates should;

  • Click the red button below to visit application page.
  • Complete the application forms online and attach all required documents.
  • Online applications will run from Monday, 9th February, 2026, to Friday, 27th February, 2026. Late applications will not be accepte

Application Deadline: February 27, 2026

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