The Ruth Titilayo Foundation (RTEF) is pleased to announce the 2026 Postgraduate Scholarship, designed to support outstanding Nigerian graduates who wish to pursue advanced degrees. The scholarship helps cover tuition fees and provides allowances for living and research expenses. The Ruth Titilayo Postgraduate Scholarship is an equal opportunity grant for Nigerian postgraduate students currently studying in a government approved institution.
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About the Ruth Titilayo Postgraduate Scholarship 2026
The Ruth Titilayo Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship is a tuition-based grant aimed at empowering brilliant students from Nigeria who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership potential. The scholarship supports postgraduate studies at recognized institutions within or outside Nigeria.
Application Timeline
Starts: October 1, 2025
Ends: October 31, 2025
Eligibility Criteria for the Ruth Titilayo Postgraduate Scholarship 2026
Applicants must:
- Hold at least a Second Class Upper (2:1) undergraduate degree.
- Possess a degree from a Nigerian institution (either undergraduate or postgraduate).
- Be a current student or have graduated within the last five years.
Preferred (but not required)
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s program or undertaking postgraduate research or professional work experience.
Note: Final-year undergraduate students are not eligible for this scholarship.
Scholarship Value
Successful applicants for this Ruth Titilayo Postgraduate Scholarship 2026 will receive:
- Tuition allowance: up to ₦100,000
- Maintenance allowance: up to ₦20,000
- Additional support: internal travel or fieldwork expenses (subject to the committee’s discretion).
Selection & Assessment Process
Applicants will be evaluated:
- On academic merit, and
- Based on the information provided in the scholarship application form.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview in December 2025, where they will answer competency-based questions relevant to their academic or professional field.
Key Dates:
- Application window: October 1 – 31, 2025
- Shortlist announcement: November 11, 2025
- Interviews: December 2025
- Award notifications: Following interviews
How to Apply
- Complete and submit the online application form on the RTEF official website.
- Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide:
- Current academic transcript or school result
- Two reference letters (preferably from academic tutors)
- Personal statement
- Relevant supporting documents
FAQs – Ruth Titilayo Postgraduate Scholarship 2026
1. Who can apply for the RTEF Postgraduate Scholarship?
Any Nigerian graduate with at least a Second Class Upper degree from a recognized institution, who has completed or is pursuing postgraduate studies, can apply.
2. Can final-year students apply?
No. Only graduates or those who completed their degree within the last five years are eligible.
3. Is the scholarship fully funded?
The scholarship provides tuition and maintenance allowances, with extra support for travel or fieldwork costs where necessary.
4. How will I know if I’m shortlisted?
All shortlisted applicants will receive an email by November 11, 2025, with details of their online interview.
5. When will the awardees be announced?
Final results and scholarship awards will be released after the interview process in December 2025.
For inquiries or technical support:
Telephone: +234 906 687 5115
Email: postgrad.grants@ruthtitilayofoundation.org
Facebook: @theruthtitilayo
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