Apply for the Kano State Government Postgraduate Scholarships 2025!
The Kano State Government annually offers fully funded Master’s scholarships for its indigenes to study at universities located in Asia and Africa.
The Kano State Government invites applications for the second batch of the 1,001 Postgraduate Scholarship Programme for the 2024/2025 academic session
Kano State Government Scholarship Summary:
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships
- Rewards: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends | Travel Costs
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Kano State Government Scholarship Details:
The scholarship programme was revived in 2023, with the first batch launched in October of the same year. During this phase, 550 students were sponsored for Master’s programmes in specialised fields at universities in India and Uganda. The government continues this legacy by opening applications for the second batch of this life-changing opportunity.
This initiative, championed by the administration of His Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, aims to empower talented graduates with advanced education opportunities.
Kano State Government Scholarship Requirement:
Applicants for the Kano State Government Postgraduate Scholarship must;
- Be a recognised indigene of Kano State.
- Hold a First-Class Honours Degree or equivalent from a reputable university or institution.
- Be aged 30 years or younger for four-to-five-year degree holders or 35 years or younger for degrees exceeding five years.
- Demonstrate good health through a valid medical fitness certificate.
- Be prepared to attend a physical screening interview.
- Have completed the NYSC programme or possess a valid exemption or exclusion certificate.
- Not currently benefit from any other scholarship or full sponsorship programme.
- Submit a personal statement of approximately 500 words.
- Agree to the terms and conditions of the scholarship if awarded.
Special consideration will be given to candidates with disabilities and those pursuing programmes that address gaps in state services, provided they meet the above requirements.
Document Requirement for Bode Amao Foundation Scholarship (BAF):
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Indigene certificate,
- Academic transcript,
- Medical certificate,
- Birth certificate,
- Primary School Certificate,
- WASC/GCE/SSCE certificate,
- Degree certificate etc
Kano State Government Scholarship Rewards:
- Full Scholarship
- Living Costs
- Travel Expenses
- Accommodation
How to Apply for Kano State Government Postgraduate Scholarships
To apply for the Kano State Government Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the button below to visit the program’s webpage.
- Fill out the application form and submit as soon as possible.
- Submit the hardcopy application and credentials to the Secretariat of the Screening Committee at: Conference Hall, Kano State Scholarships Board, No. 23 Abdullahi Bayero Way, Kano.
- Eligible applicants would be invited for a screening interview.
