List of Federal and State Government Bursaries Available for University Students

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Bursary awards in Nigeria provide financial assistance to tertiary students enrolled in public universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Unlike competitive, high-CGPA merit scholarships, bursary schemes focus primarily on state-of-origin indigene status or specific field-of-study mandates (such as Education degree programs).

Federal Bursary Schemes

The Federal Government of Nigeria administers nationwide bursary and financial award schemes through the Federal Scholarship Board (FSB) under the Federal Ministry of Education:
Bursary / Award Name Target Students / Eligibility Award Value Application Window
Federal Government Education Bursary Award (EBA) Full-time students in 200-Level and above studying Education (B.Ed, B.A. Ed, B.Sc. Ed) in public Universities and Colleges of Education. ₦150,000 per year (renewable until graduation). Usually opens April – May via education.gov.ng.
Nigerian Scholarship Award (FSB Local Scheme) Undergraduate students (200L+) across various fields (Sciences, Law, Management) with CGPA $\ge 4.0/5.0$. Annual financial grant towards tuition/stipend. Usually opens April – August.

Major State Government Bursary Schemes

State bursaries are managed by individual State Scholarship Boards to support registered indigene students studying at public tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
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│                      STATE BURSARY APPLICATION MATRIX                  │
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│  [1] Verification Requirement: Certificate of State of Origin.         │
│  [2] Academic Requirement: Full-time admission (100L - 500L).          │
│  [3] Screening Process: Online application + Physical screening.      │
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State Bursary Scheme Target Indigenes Value / Details Application Portal / Channel
Lagos State Bursary Award Indigenes of Lagos State enrolled in any recognized Nigerian public tertiary institution. ₦50,000 – ₦100,000 annually (varies by course/level). lagosstatescholarshipboard.org
Delta State Student Special Assistance Scheme (SSAS) Delta State indigenes in 200-Level and above in public universities/polytechnics. ₦20,000 – ₦50,000 annual disbursement. dsseb.dl.gov.ng
Bayelsa State Higher Education Student Loan / Bursary Bayelsa State indigenes enrolled in public tertiary institutions. Covers mandatory institutional fees. bayelsasheb.com
Rivers State State Bursary Scheme Bonafide indigenes of Rivers State in tertiary institutions nationwide. Annual stipend disbursement. Managed via Rivers State Ministry of Education.
Ondo State Bursary Award Ondo State indigenes attending public tertiary institutions. ₦20,000 – ₦50,000 flat rate grant. ondostatescholarshipboard.com
Kwara State Students Bursary Award Kwara State indigenes in final year or all active undergraduate levels. ₦10,000 – ₦25,000 one-time annual grant. State scholarship portal (announced per session).
Akwa Ibom State Tertiary Education Support Akwa Ibom indigenes studying professional courses (Medicine, Law, Engineering). ₦100,000 – ₦200,000 specialized bursary support. Managed via Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Education.
Kano State Indigene Bursary Award Kano State indigenes in accredited tertiary institutions. Annual bursary allowance based on institution level. Kano State Scholarship Board (KSSB).
Oyo State Tertiary Bursary Scheme Oyo State indigenes (including students at LAUTECH, UI, etc.). Periodic flat-rate bursary payouts. Oyo State Scholarship Board portal.
Edo State Student Financial Assistance Edo State indigenes in public universities and polytechnics. Support grant for institutional charges. Edo State Ministry of Education.

Standard Required Documents for Bursary Applications

  1. State of Origin Identification: Certificate of Origin signed by your Local Government Area (LGA) Chairman or traditional ruler.
  2. Institutional Proof: Official University/Polytechnic Admission Letter and current Session Course Registration Slip.
  3. Identification: National Identification Number (NIN) slip or Student ID card.
  4. Academic Result: Latest stamped Statement of Results or CGPA transcript.
  5. Bank Details: Personal Bank Verification Number (BVN) and active Nigerian commercial bank account details.

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