The Sani Bello Foundation Scholarship Programme 2026 is a fully Nigerian-funded undergraduate scholarship designed to support academically outstanding students facing financial difficulties in public tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
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Sani Bello Foundation Scholarship Programme: Overview
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarship
- Provider: Sani Bello Foundation
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Target Group: Indigent Nigerian Undergraduates
- Deadline: 31 January 2026
- Scholarship Amount: Financial support for tuition fees and approved academic expenses (amount varies by need and level)
- Study Location: Nigeria
Programme Objectives:
The Sani Bello Foundation Scholarship Programme is designed to:
- Promote access to higher education
- Encourage academic excellence
- Reduce financial pressure on indigent students
- Support students from 200 level until graduation
This scholarship is strictly for full-time undergraduates and is renewable every academic year provided beneficiaries maintain the required CGPA.
Sani Bello Foundation Scholarship Programme 2026: Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Financial support to cover tuition fees and approved academic expenses
- Annual scholarship renewal until graduation (subject to CGPA compliance)
- Official recognition as a Sani Bello Foundation Scholar
- Reduced financial stress, allowing students to focus on academics
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for this year’s Sani Bello Foundation Scholarship Programme must:
- Be a registered full-time undergraduate student in a recognized public tertiary institution in Nigeria
- Be in 200 level (second year) at the time of application
- Have a minimum CGPA of 3.0
- Possess at least five (5) O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB – not more than two sittings)
- Be an indigene of Zone C, Niger State, by:
- Origin, or
- Birth, or
- Parents/guardian residency in Kontagora for 15 years or more
Not Eligible:
- Students from private universities
- Students studying outside Nigeria
- Part-time students
- First-year (100 level) students
- Civil servants
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Required Documents
Applicants must provide originals and photocopies of the following:
- 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)
- Admission Letter
- School Identity Card or valid proof of studentship
- Departmental Course Registration Form
- Online registration printout
All documents must clearly show the applicant’s previous academic session CGPA.
Application Deadline
- Deadline: 31 January 2026
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Early application is strongly advised.
How to Apply – Step-by-Step
- Visit the official Sani Bello Foundation scholarship portal
- Complete the online application form accurately
- Upload all required documents
- Print the completed application form
- Prepare all credentials for physical screening
- Submit documents in person (screening begins immediately)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is the Sani Bello Foundation Scholarship renewable?
Yes. The scholarship is renewed annually until graduation, provided beneficiaries maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
Can students from private universities apply?
No. The scholarship is strictly for students in public tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
Are first-year students eligible?
No. Only students in 200 level and above can apply.
Is this scholarship open to postgraduate students?
No. This is an undergraduate-only scholarship.
Does the scholarship cover accommodation and feeding?
The scholarship mainly supports tuition and approved academic expenses. Coverage may vary based on assessment.
Will incomplete applications be processed?
No. Incomplete or improperly documented applications are automatically disqualified.
Is this scholarship for all Nigerian states?
Eligibility is restricted to indigenes of Zone C, Niger State.