Ekiti State Opens 2025/2026 Scholarship and Bursary Applications for Tertiary Students
The Ekiti State Scholarship Board has officially opened its 2025/2026 Scholarship and Bursary Award applications for qualified Ekiti State indigenes studying in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
The Board confirmed that all applications are free of charge and must be completed online only via its official application portal. The application window runs for just under three weeks, and late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Application Timeline
- Opening Date: Monday, 9 February 2026
- Closing Date: Friday, 27 February 2026
According to the Board, the deadline is final, and applicants are advised to complete the process early to avoid disqualification.
How to Apply
All applicants must apply online through the Ekiti State Scholarship Board online application portal.
Although application forms are also referenced at the Board’s office located at the New Secretariat, Ado-Ekiti, all submissions must be completed electronically.
Scholarships and Awards Covered for 2025/2026
The 2025/2026 advert covers the following categories:
- Undergraduate Scholarships
- Polytechnic Scholarships
- Postgraduate Scholarships (Master’s Degree and Ph.D)
- Handicapped Scholarship Award for Physically Challenged Students
Bursary Award: Who Can Apply?
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Undergraduate Bursary Award, applicants must:
- Be in 200 level or above
- Possess WASSCE or NECO with at least five (5) credits, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Results must be obtained in one sitting
Eligible Institutions
- Universities
- Polytechnics
- Colleges of Education
- Schools of Nursing and Midwifery
- Colleges of Health Technology
Scholarship Award: Eligibility Breakdown
Undergraduate Scholarship
Applicants must:
- Be in 200 level or above
- Have five (5) O’Level credits, including English and Mathematics (one sitting)
- Meet academic performance standards:
- University students: Minimum CGPA of 4.0 or Second Class Upper (2:1)
- Polytechnic & NCE students: Minimum CGPA of 3.50
Postgraduate Scholarships (Master’s & Ph.D)
Master’s Degree Applicants
- Must have at least a Second Class Upper (2:1) at undergraduate level
Ph.D Applicants
- Must have:
- A Second Class Upper (2:1) first degree
- A Distinction in Master’s Degree
- Applicants with a first degree below Second Class Upper are NOT eligible, even with a Master’s distinction
Handicapped Scholarship Award (Physically Challenged)
Physically challenged Ekiti State students are eligible across the following institutions:
- Universities
- Polytechnics
- Colleges of Education
- Schools of Nursing/Midwifery
- Colleges of Health Technology
- Postgraduate institutions
Who Is Not Eligible?
The Scholarship Board clearly states that:
- Part-Time students
- Sandwich programme students
are NOT eligible for any bursary or scholarship award under this scheme.
Final Reminder on Deadline
All applications must be completed and submitted online on or before Friday, 27 February 2026.
➡️ Late applications will be automatically rejected.
Key Takeaway
With forms offered free of charge and opportunities spanning undergraduate to Ph.D levels, the Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary Scheme remains a major support system for students — but only those who meet the criteria and apply on time will benefit.
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