About this opportunity
The Ruth Titilayo Polytechnic Scholarship is awarded to students currently studying at any Federal Polytechnic in Nigeria. The foundation says the grant can cover a significant portion of your expenses or provide a valuable contribution toward your education.
To qualify you must be domiciled in Nigeria, be under the age of 25, and be a registered student at the time of application or have been registered within the last three years. You also need a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5 point scale, or the equivalent. Final year students are welcome to apply.
Candidates are assessed on academic merit and on the details in their application. If successful you are asked to submit a personal statement, your current school result and two written references from the tutors named on your form. Shortlisted applicants are contacted from 11 November 2026 ahead of an online interview and a December 2026 award stage.
What you receive
- Tuition allowance of up to ₦100,000
- Maintenance allowance of up to ₦20,000
- Discretionary support for internal travel, research and fieldwork costs
Who can apply
- Domiciled in Nigeria
- Under the age of 25
- A registered student at the time of application, or registered within the last three years
- Holds a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5 point scale, or the equivalent
- Currently studying at a Federal Polytechnic in Nigeria
Who should not apply
- Applicants domiciled outside Nigeria are not eligible
- Applicants aged 25 or above are not eligible
- Students below a 3.5 GPA on a 5 point scale are not eligible
Documents to prepare
- Completed online application form
- Current school result
- Two reference letters from your tutors
- A personal statement
- Any supporting documents
How to apply
- Open your chosen Ruth Titilayo Scholarship page on the official foundation website and complete the online form
- Submit the form before the 31 October 2026 closing date
- If you are shortlisted, provide your current school result, two tutor reference letters, a personal statement and supporting documents
- Attend the online interview when invited
- Apply on the official page at https://ruthtitilayofoundation.org/ruth-titilayo-polytechnic-scholarship-2025/
Selection process
- Candidates are assessed on academic merit and on the information in their application
- Shortlisted applicants are contacted from 11 November 2026
- An online interview with competency based questions follows, with awards made after an interview stage in December 2026
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Questions applicants ask
Which students can apply?
Students at a Federal Polytechnic in Nigeria who are under 25 and meet the GPA requirement.
When do applications close?
The window runs from 1 October to 31 October 2026.
How much funding is offered?
Tuition of up to ₦100,000 and a maintenance allowance of up to ₦20,000, with further support at the committee discretion.
Are final year students eligible?
Yes, final year polytechnic students can apply.
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