Ekiti State Government Scholarship and Bursary 2026: Call for Applications

Ekiti State Government Scholarship and Bursary

Ekiti State Government Scholarship and Bursary: Encouraging Academic Excellence

The Government of Ekiti State has graciously approved the commencement of full digitalization of Bursary/ Scholarship award for 2025/2026 Academic session from Undergraduate to post graduate levels.


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The Ekiti State Government Scholarship and Bursary award offers up to ₦750,000 to students of Ekiti State origin at undergraduate to postgraduate levels.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.

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Ekiti State Government Scholarship Benefits

1 Physically Challenged Award ₦60,000
2 Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE)/Ordinary National Diploma Award (OND) ₦60,000
3 Undergraduate Award ₦60,000
4 Higher National Diploma (HND) Award ₦60,000
5 Law School Bursary Award ₦150,000
6 Master’s degree Award ₦250,000
7 PhD Award ₦750,000
8 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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Available Programmes for Ekiti State Scholarship 2026

Students from any accredited programme can apply.

Participating Institutions for Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary 2026

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

Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary 2026 Requirements

To be eligible for the undergraduate and postgraduate Ekiti State Government Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

A: SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:

  • Applicants must be in 2nd year and above in their courses of study to be qualified for undergraduate Scholarship Awards.
  • And must possess WASSCE/NECO. with a minimum of five Credits including Engisn Language and Mathematics at a sitting, and minimum CGPA of 4.0 for University or equivalent of a Second Class (Upper Division), 3.50 for Polytechnics and 3.50 for NCE in their current institutions of study.
  • Applicants for Master’s Degree and Ph.D Scholarship Award must possess a minimum of 2nd Class (Upper Division) at Undergraduate level. A grade of distinction in Master’s Degree is an additional prerequisite for Ph.D Scholarship Award.
  • For Ph.D Scholarship, any candidate with a first degree certificate lesser than second class (Upper Division) and a grade of distinction in master’s degree is not eligible. A letter of recommendation from the H.O.D. is required.
  • Physically Challenged Students in Tertiary Institutions (University, Polytechnic, College of Education, School of Nursing/Midwifery, College of Health Tech and Post Graduates) are qualified for the Handicapped Scholarship Award.
  • Students on Part-Time and Sandwich Courses are NOT qualified for the Scholarship Awards.

B: BURSARY AWARD:

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

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How To Apply for Ekiti State Government Scholarship 2026

To apply for the Ekiti State Government Scholarship 2024, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
  • Click the green button below to go to the Ekiti State Scholarship Board (ESSB) website.
  • 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 accepted.

Deadline: February 27th, 2026


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