Sani Bello Foundation Scholarship 2026: Fully Funded Opportunity for Nigerian Undergraduates

The Sani Bello Foundation has announced its 2026 Scholarship Programme, aimed at supporting undergraduate students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions who face financial challenges. This initiative is designed to promote academic excellence while reducing the cost of education for deserving students across the country.

The scholarship is awarded to students from their second year (200 level) until graduation, provided they maintain the minimum academic standards set by the foundation. It is merit-based, focusing on students who demonstrate strong academic performance despite financial constraints.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• Full financial support for tuition fees and academic-related expenses.
• Annual renewal of the scholarship until graduation, contingent on maintaining the required minimum CGPA.
• Recognition as a Sani Bello Foundation Scholar, enhancing academic and professional credentials.
• Relief from financial stress, allowing students to focus fully on their studies.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Be a full-time undergraduate student in a recognized public tertiary institution in Nigeria.
• Be in their second year (200 level) at the time of application.
• Maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
• Possess at least five O’Level credits, including Mathematics and English, in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB (not more than two sittings).
• Be an indigene of Zone C, Niger State, by origin, birth, or through parents’/guardian’s residency in Kontagora for 15 years or more.
• Applicants from private universities, foreign institutions, part-time students, or civil servants are not eligible.

Required Documents

• Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
• Local Government Indigene Letter
• O’Level Result (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB)
• Secondary School Testimonial
• Academic Transcript or Result Statement (signed and stamped by the institution)
• Admission Letter
• School Identity Card or valid proof of studentship
• Departmental course registration form
• Online registration printout

Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted by 31st January 2026. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official scholarship portal.
2. Complete the online application form accurately.
3. Upload all required documents.
4. Print a copy of the completed form.
5. Prepare all credentials for in-person screening.

Screening begins immediately after submission, so applicants are encouraged to submit early.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the scholarship renewable?
Yes, it is renewed each academic year until graduation, provided the minimum CGPA of 3.0 is maintained.

Can students from private universities apply?
No, only students in recognized public tertiary institutions in Nigeria are eligible.

Are first-year students eligible?
No, applicants must be in their second year at the time of application.

Is this scholarship available for postgraduate students?
No, the Sani Bello Foundation Scholarship is strictly for undergraduate students.

Will incomplete applications be considered?
No, applications missing documents or failing eligibility criteria will be disqualified.

This scholarship provides a critical opportunity for Nigerian undergraduates to pursue their academic goals without financial burden while building a foundation for future success.