Overview
Oyo State indigenes are invited to apply for the Oyo State Bursary Award. Apply Below: Application Deadline: Tell Me About The Program: The Oyo State Government 2025/2026 Bursary Award is a financial support initiative managed by the Oyo State Scholarship Board. Designed to alleviate financial pressures on final-year students, the bursary provides monetary assistance to … Read more
Complete scholarship details
Oyo State indigenes are invited to apply for the Oyo State Bursary Award. Apply Below:
Application Deadline:
2 November 2026 at 11:59 PM WAT
Tell Me About The Program:
The Oyo State Government 2025/2026 Bursary Award is a financial support initiative managed by the Oyo State Scholarship Board. Designed to alleviate financial pressures on final-year students, the bursary provides monetary assistance to eligible indigenes of Oyo State pursuing their final year of tertiary education in public institutions across Nigeria.
Which Fields are Eligible:
Final-year programs in undergraduate studies, Higher National Diploma (HND), National Certificate in Education (NCE), clinical programs, aviation, and maritime studies.
Exclusion: Final-year law students and part-time students are not eligible.
Type:
Government Financial Bursary Award
Who can Apply:
Indigene Status: Must be an official indigene of Oyo State (verified via local government identification).
Academic Level: Must be in the final year of study.
Institution Type: Must attend an accredited Nigerian public university or public tertiary institution (private institutions are excluded).
Study Mode: Must be a full-time student (part-time students and those studying overseas are ineligible).
Union Membership: Must hold proof of membership in the Federation of Oyo State Student Union (FOSSU).
How are Applicants Selected:
Applications are reviewed and verified by the Oyo State Scholarship Board based on proof of state indigene status, valid final-year academic enrollment, public institution attendance, and complete documentation.
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Nigeria (specifically for Nigerian public tertiary institutions).
Where will the Program be Taken:
Public tertiary institutions within Nigeria .
How Many Fellows:
Multiple final-year indigenes supported annually based on state bursary allocations.
What is the Benefit of the Program:
Direct financial bursary grant to assist final-year students with academic and living expenses.
How Long Will it Last:
One-off financial support for the final academic year.
How to Apply:
Ensure you meet all eligibility requirements and register with the Federation of Oyo State Student Union (FOSSU) if not already registered.
Prepare scanned copies of required documents:
Official letter of admission
Local government identification (Oyo State)
Current course registration form endorsed by your Head of Department
Passport photograph
Proof of FOSSU membership
Access the official Oyo State Bursary application portal via the Oyo State Scholarship Board website.
Complete the online form with your personal and academic details and upload the required files.
Review your information, submit your application before 2 November 2026 (11:59 PM WAT) , and save your confirmation/application number to track your status.
Visit the Award Webpage for Details
Tips for this scholarship
Practical JobOpportunity guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Check eligibility, funding coverage, study/project level and every required document before investing time in the application.
- Prepare transcripts, references, language tests, proposal/motivation statement and proof documents early.
- Separate the scholarship deadline from any university/program admission deadline; they may be different.
- Treat “fully funded” as a source fact only when the official provider explicitly confirms the covered costs.
JobOpportunity.info helps you discover and organize source listings. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
Apply through JobOpportunity →Browse current JobOpportunity listings from afterschoolafrica →
