Sani Bello Foundation Scholarship Programme 2026 for Nigerian Undergraduates

 

The Sani Bello Foundation Scholarship Programme 2026 is a Nigeria-based educational support initiative aimed at helping undergraduate students in public tertiary institutions who face financial difficulties. The programme is designed to encourage academic excellence while easing the financial strain that often threatens students’ ability to complete their education.

This scholarship is awarded annually and continues from a student’s second year (200 level) through graduation, provided the beneficiary consistently meets the foundation’s academic requirements.

Scholarship Overview

The Sani Bello Foundation Scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate students enrolled in recognized public universities, polytechnics, or colleges of education across Nigeria. Selection is merit-driven, with special consideration given to students who maintain strong academic performance despite economic challenges.

The award is renewable every academic session until graduation, subject to the student maintaining the required minimum CGPA.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will enjoy the following benefits:

🟢Financial assistance to support tuition and other academic-related expenses

🟢Yearly renewal of the scholarship until graduation (subject to CGPA requirements)

🟢Official recognition as a Sani Bello Foundation Scholar

🟢Reduced financial stress, allowing recipients to focus fully on their studies

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Sani Bello Foundation Scholarship Programme 2026, applicants must meet all of the conditions listed below:

Must be a registered full-time undergraduate student in a recognized public tertiary institution in Nigeria.

Must be in 200 level (second year) at the time of application

Must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0

Applicants from private institutions or foreign universities are not eligible

Part-time students are not eligible

Civil servants are not eligible

Must possess at least five (5) O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained from WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB (not more than two sittings)

Must be an indigene of Zone C, Niger State, established by:
State of origin, or
Birth, or
Parents/guardian residency in Kontagora for 15 years or more

Required Documents

Applicants must submit original copies and photocopies of the following documents:

Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age

Local Government Indigene Certificate

O’Level Result (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB)

Secondary School Testimonial

Academic transcript or result statement (signed and stamped by the institution)

Admission letter

Valid school identity card or proof of studentship

Departmental course registration form

Printed copy of online registration form

Note: All submitted documents must clearly show the applicant’s CGPA from the previous academic session.

Application Deadline

Application closes on January 31, 2026.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early, as late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

How to Apply

Follow the steps below to apply for the scholarship:

Visit the official Sani Bello Foundation Scholarship application portal

Carefully complete the online application form

Upload all required documents according to the provided instructions

Print out the completed application form

Prepare all original credentials for physical document screening, as verification is conducted in person

Screening begins immediately once documents are submitted.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is the scholarship renewable?
Yes. The scholarship is renewed every academic year until graduation, provided the beneficiary maintains a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
Can students from private universities apply?
No. Only students studying in public tertiary institutions in Nigeria are eligible.
Are first-year students eligible?
No. Applicants must be in their second year (200 level) at the time of application.
Is this scholarship open to postgraduate students?
No. The programme is strictly for undergraduate students.
Will incomplete applications be accepted?
No. Any application that does not meet the stated requirements or lacks required documents will be automatically disqualified.

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