The Ekiti State Scholarship Board has officially announced the commencement of applications for Scholarship and Bursary Awards for the 2025/2026 academic session.
This opportunity is open to Ekiti State indigenes studying in Nigerian tertiary institutions, including universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and other accredited institutions.
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Categories of Ekiti State Scholarship Board Awards
The scholarship scheme covers the following categories:
- Undergraduate Scholarship
- Polytechnic & NCE Scholarship
- Postgraduate Scholarship (Master’s & Ph.D.)
- Bursary Award
- Scholarship for Physically Challenged Students
Eligibility Requirements
A. Bursary Award Eligibility
To qualify for the bursary award, applicants must:
1. Be in second year (200 level) or above
2. Possess WASSCE/NECO with at least five (5) credits, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in one sitting
3. Be a student of:
- Universities
- Polytechnics
- Colleges of Education
- Schools of Nursing/Midwifery
- Colleges of Health Technology
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B. Scholarship Award Eligibility
Undergraduate Scholarship
Applicants must:
- Be in 200 level or above
- Possess WASSCE/NECO with a minimum of five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in one sitting
- Have a minimum CGPA of 4.0 (University students) or its equivalent:
- Second Class Upper Division (University)
- CGPA 3.50 for Polytechnics and NCE students
Master’s & Ph.D. Scholarship
Applicants for Master’s and Ph.D. scholarships must possess:
- A minimum of Second Class Upper Division at undergraduate level
- A distinction grade in Master’s degree is an added advantage for Ph.D. applicants
For Ph.D. Scholarship, applicants with a first degree lower than Second Class Upper or without a distinction in Master’s degree are NOT eligible.
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Physically Challenged Scholarship
Physically challenged students studying in:
- Universities
- Polytechnics
- Colleges of Education
- Schools of Nursing/Midwifery
- Colleges of Health Technology
- Postgraduate institutions
are eligible to apply.
Application Period
Opening Date: Monday, 9th February 2026
Closing Date: Friday, 27th February 2026
Late applications will NOT be accepted by the Board.
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How to Apply for Ekiti State Scholarship Board 2025/2026 Scholarship & Bursary Applications
All interested and eligible applicants are required to apply online only via the official Ekiti State Scholarship Board website. The application forms are free of charge.
Part-time and sandwich students are NOT eligible for either the bursary or scholarship awards.
All applicants must complete and submit their applications online on or before Friday, 27th February 2026. Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.
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