About this opportunity
The Ruth Titilayo Secondary School Scholarship is awarded to candidates currently enrolled in state secondary schools in Nigeria. It is meant to reward strong academic performance and to remove the cost barriers that keep bright students out of the classroom.
Applicants should have performed well in their Common Entrance examinations, hold outstanding academic credentials at their secondary school, and be a student at the time of application or have been registered within the last year.
Shortlisted candidates are contacted from 11 November 2026 and invited for an online interview with competency based questions related to their year group. This is followed by an interview in December 2026 and awards to successful students. The window runs from 1 October to 31 October 2026.
What you receive
- Tuition allowance of up to ₦100,000 per academic year
- Maintenance allowance of up to ₦15,000
- Discretionary support for internal travel, research and fieldwork costs
Who can apply
- Currently enrolled in a state secondary school in Nigeria
- Has performed well in the Common Entrance examinations
- Holds outstanding academic credentials at their secondary school
- Is a student at the time of application, or was registered within the last year
Who should not apply
- Applicants not enrolled in a state secondary school in Nigeria are not eligible
- Candidates who cannot show strong academic performance are not competitive for this award
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-secondary-school-scholarship/
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?
Candidates in state secondary schools in Nigeria with strong academic records.
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 per academic year and a maintenance allowance of up to ₦15,000.
What happens after I apply?
Shortlisted students are contacted from 11 November 2026 for an online interview, followed by a December 2026 interview and awards.
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