Lagos Opens 2025/2026 Scholarship, Bursary Portal for Tertiary Students

The Lagos State Government has officially opened applications for its 2025/2026 Academic Session Bursary and Scholarship Awards, giving thousands of eligible students a fresh opportunity to access financial support for their studies.

The Lagos State Scholarship Board (LSSB) announced that the online application portal will run for just over five weeks, urging qualified candidates to apply early and strictly within the approved timeline.

Key Dates to Note

According to the Board, the application window is clearly defined:

Portal Opens: Monday, 19 January 2026
Portal Closes: Friday, 27 February 2026

Applicants are expected to complete and submit their forms within this period, as late submissions will not be entertained.

Who Is Eligible?

The bursary and scholarship awards are strictly for Lagos State indigenes who are:

Currently enrolled in tertiary institutions
Studying in any accredited higher institution across Nigeria

Importantly, the Scholarship Board clarified that the location of a student’s school does not affect eligibility, as long as the applicant is a confirmed Lagos State indigene studying in a tertiary institution.

How and Where to Apply

All applications must be submitted online through the official Lagos State Scholarship Board portal.

Prospective applicants are strongly advised to:

Visit the Lagos State Scholarship Board bursary and scholarship portal
Carefully read and understand the published guidelines before starting
Ensure all required information and documents are correctly provided

The Board warned that minor errors or omissions could delay or invalidate an application.

What Applicants Should Know

The Lagos State Scholarship Board emphasized that the application process is competitive, and only candidates who meet all stated requirements and follow instructions will be considered.

Students are therefore encouraged to apply early, double-check their entries, and avoid waiting until the closing days of the portal.