RUTH TITILAYO FOUNDATION NIGERIAN UNDERGRADUATE, POSTGRADUATE AND SECONDARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 2026/2027

About

The Ruth Titilayo Educational Foundation (RTEF) is offering scholarships for the 2027 academic cycle to support students who face financial barriers to education. The Foundation works to make education more accessible to disadvantaged students by providing financial assistance at different stages of their academic journeys.

The 2027 scholarship application window is open from 1 October to 31 October 2026. Several categories are available, including secondary school, undergraduate, postgraduate, polytechnic, and technical and vocational scholarships. Applicants should select the category that matches their current educational level.

Ruth Titilayo Undergraduate Scholarship 2027

Who can apply

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. They must be domiciled in Nigeria.

2. They must be under 25 years old.

3. They must currently be a student or have been registered as a student within the last three years.

4. They must have a minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale or its equivalent.

5. Students studying at federal and state universities in Nigeria are eligible. Final-year undergraduates may also apply.

Scholarship benefits

Successful applicants may receive a tuition allowance of up to 100,000 naira and a maintenance allowance of up to 20,000 naira. Additional assistance, such as internal travel costs related to a course, research or fieldwork expenses, may be awarded at the committee's discretion.

The award may cover only part of a student's expenses rather than the entire cost of education.

Ruth Titilayo Postgraduate Scholarship 2027

Required documents

Applicants should be prepared to provide their current academic results, two reference letters from their tutors, a personal statement and other supporting documents requested by the Foundation.

How to apply

Complete the online application form on the Foundation's official website. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and asked to provide the supporting documents needed for assessment.

The postgraduate scholarship supports eligible Nigerians pursuing postgraduate studies and helps with tuition and living expenses.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree with at least a second-class upper division, or its equivalent.

They must hold a degree from a Nigerian institution, either at undergraduate or postgraduate level, and must currently be a student or have been registered as a student within the previous five years.

Final-year undergraduates are not eligible for the postgraduate grant. Applicants pursuing a master's degree alongside professional research or work experience may have an advantage, although these are not mandatory requirements.

Scholarship benefits

The grant provides a tuition allowance of up to 100,000 naira and a maintenance allowance of up to 20,000 naira. Additional support for eligible research, fieldwork or internal travel expenses may be considered by the committee.

Applicants should confirm the precise requirements for their intended postgraduate programme before applying.

Ruth Titilayo Secondary School Scholarship 2027

The secondary school scholarship supports eligible students attending state secondary schools in Nigeria.

The Foundation considers applicants with strong academic records, good performance in Common Entrance examinations or outstanding academic credentials in secondary school. Applicants must currently be students or have been registered as students within the preceding year.

Successful applicants may receive a tuition allowance of up to 100,000 naira per academic year and a maintenance allowance of up to 15,000 naira.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an online interview. They should be prepared to provide their current school results, two reference letters from their tutors, a personal statement and any additional supporting documents requested.

Ruth Titilayo Technical and Vocational Scholarship 2027

This scholarship supports students undertaking approved technical or vocational courses through recognised Vocational Enterprise Institutions.

Applicants must have a secondary school result containing at least four credits. They must currently be a student or have been registered as a student within the preceding two years.

The grant offers a tuition allowance of up to 100,000 naira and a maintenance allowance of up to 15,000 naira. Further assistance may be available for qualifying travel and research-related expenses.

Applicants will be assessed on academic merit and the information provided in their application. Shortlisted candidates may be asked for a personal statement, current school results and two written references from the tutors named in their application.

Application links

1. Official scholarship directory:

https://ruthtitilayofoundation.org/scholarships/

2. Undergraduate scholarship:https://ruthtitilayofoundation.org/ruth-titilayo-undergraduatescholarship

3. Postgraduate scholarship:

https://ruthtitilayofoundation.org/ruth-titilayo-postgraduate-scholarship/

4. Technical and vocational scholarship: <https://ruthtitilayofoundation.org/ruth-titilayo-technical- vocational-scholarship/>

Applicants should complete the correct online form and provide accurate academic and personal information. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further assessment, which may include online CBT exams and interview.

Application deadline

31 October 2026.

Shortlisted candidates are expected to be contacted from 11 November 2026, with interviews scheduled for December 2026.

Important information

The award amounts and requirements differ between scholarship categories. Before applying, read the eligibility conditions for your specific category and ensure that you meet the age, academic performance and enrolment requirements.

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