The Ekiti State Government is excited to announce that the Scholarship and Bursary Award for 2024 is now open for applications. This exceptional opportunity provides vital financial support to students across all levels of higher education, from undergraduates to postgraduates. Don’t miss your chance to benefit from this significant aid designed to support your educational journey!
Key Information
- Application Period: September 1 – October 31, 2024
- Eligibility: Open to Undergraduates, Postgraduates, and Physically Challenged students
- Award Types: Scholarships and Bursaries
- GPA Requirement: Minimum CGPA of 4.0 for university students
- Physically Challenged: Eligible for Handicapped Award
- How to Apply: Online via the Ekiti State Scholarship Board
- Exclusion: Not available for part-time or sandwich courses
- Location: New Secretariat, Ado-Ekiti
Scholarship Awards Eligibility
To qualify for the Ekiti State Government Scholarship Award, applicants must:
- Be in their 2nd year or higher of their course of study.
- Hold a WASSCE/NECO certificate with at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in one sitting.
- Maintain a minimum CGPA of 4.0 for university students, 3.50 for polytechnics, or 3.50 for NCE students.
- For Master’s Degree and Ph.D. candidates: A 2nd Class Upper Division at the undergraduate level is required. Ph.D. applicants must have achieved a distinction in their Master’s Degree and provide a recommendation letter from their Head of Department.
Physically challenged students enrolled in universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, or schools of nursing/midwifery are eligible for the Handicapped Scholarship Award.
Bursary Awards Eligibility
The Bursary Award is open to all students in undergraduate programs, polytechnics, colleges of education, and health institutions.
Application Process
Application forms are free and available for eligible students. Collect your forms at the Ekiti State Scholarship Board, located at the New Secretariat, Ado-Ekiti. You can also apply online through the Ekiti State Scholarship Board application portal.
Application Deadline
Ensure your application is submitted between September 1 and October 31, 2024. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Conclusion
This is your chance to secure valuable financial support for your education through the Ekiti State Government Scholarship and Bursary Award for 2024. With opportunities available for undergraduate, postgraduate, and physically challenged students, this is a golden opportunity to ease the financial burden of your studies and focus on achieving your academic goals.
Mark your calendar, gather your documents, and apply online or in person before the deadline. Remember, the application period closes on October 31, 2024, and late applications will not be considered.
Act now to unlock the door to educational support and make your academic dreams a reality. Apply today and take a significant step towards a successful future!
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