The Lagos State Scholarship Board has launched the 2026 Scholarship and Bursary programme for qualified indigenes and residents of Lagos State, providing financial support to students enrolled in government-approved tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Details of eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedures will be shared.
When is the Application Deadline:
Not Specified (applications opened on 19 January 2026)
Tell Me About The Scholarship:
The Lagos State Scholarship Board 2026 is a financial aid initiative by the Lagos State Government to support indigenes and residents of Lagos State enrolled in accredited tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
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Established in 1968, the Board ensures that no Lagos State indigene is deprived of higher education due to financial constraints. The programme offers both scholarships (merit-based) and bursaries (compassionate grounds) to students at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
- All disciplines across accredited tertiary institutions in Nigeria, including:
- Universities
- Polytechnics
- Colleges of Education
- Law Schools
- Maritime Institutes
- Aviation Schools
Type:
Undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD Scholarships || Bursaries.
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be a citizen of Nigeria.
- Be a registered indigene of Lagos State.
- Be newly registered or currently enrolled in an accredited tertiary institution in Nigeria.
How are Applicants Selected?
- Bursary awards: granted on compassionate grounds.
- Scholarship awards: merit-based, requiring a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or Second Class Upper/Upper Credit.
- Renewal requires submission of a progress report showing advancement to the next stage of study.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Nigeria only (Lagos State indigenes).
Where will the Scholarship be Taken?
Any accredited tertiary institution in Nigeria.
How Many Scholarships?
Not specified — multiple awards across categories.
What is the Benefit of the Scholarship?
Scholarship Awards (per beneficiary):
- Technical Colleges: ₦100,000
- Polytechnics/Colleges of Education: ₦200,000
- First Degree: ₦200,000
- Master’s Degree: ₦300,000
- Doctorate Degree: ₦400,000
Bursary Awards (LASU Students):
- Freshers: ₦35,000
- Arts: ₦25,000
- Science: ₦30,000
- Physically challenged: ₦40,000
- Law/Engineering/Medical: ₦50,000
Bursary Awards (Other Institutions):
- Arts: ₦20,000
- Science: ₦30,000
- Physically challenged: ₦40,000
- Law/Engineering/Medical: ₦50,000
- Law School & Maritime Academy: ₦200,000
How Long Will the Scholarship Last?
- Duration of the academic program, subject to renewal and progress reports.
Required Documents:
- Completed application form.
- Recent passport photograph.
- Valid means of identification.
- National Identification Number (NIN).
- Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) card.
- Matriculation number.
How to Apply:
- Visit the Lagos State Scholarship Board Application Portal.
- Create an account by filling in personal details.
- Register using your LASRRA number.
- Complete the application form and upload the required documents.
- Submit application online.
👉 Apply here: Lagos State Scholarship Board Portal
