2026 Ekiti State Scholarship and Bursary Awards For Nigerian Students

The Ekiti State Government offers scholarships and bursaries for eligible Nigerian students pursuing higher education, including undergraduate, HND, and postgraduate programs, as well as physically challenged students. The awards include cash stipends up to ₦750,000, with various category-specific amounts. Applications are open for the 2026 cycle, with online applications running from February 9 to February 27, 2026.

Cash awards with category-specific amounts up to ₦750,000; various award categories including undergraduate, HND, master's, PhD, and bursaries.

Undergraduates must be in second year or above with specific academic requirements; master’s degree applicants must have a suitable undergraduate performance; PhD applicants must have a distinction in their master’s and second class upper in undergrad; physically challenged students in tertiary institutions are eligible for scholarships; bursaries are open to all students including physically challenged postgraduates.

Submit online application via the Ekiti State Scholarship Board website between February 9 and February 27, 2026, with required documents.