The Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship 2026 provides fully funded undergraduate support to brilliant but indigent Nigerian students admitted into Federal Universities. It offers annual financial grants covering tuition and living expenses, alongside mentorship, internships, and post-graduation employment opportunities at KPMG, Leadway Assurance, or Andersen.
KPMG Professional Services, the host organisation, is the Nigerian member firm of KPMG, operating since 1978 with over 1,500 professional staff and 59 partners. The firm is committed to enabling Nigeria’s success through its involvement in economic policy formulation and community development. Together with Leadway Assurance and Andersen, KPMG designed this scholarship to nurture future leaders in finance, accounting, economics, and related fields.
Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Benefits
- Yearly financial grant covering tuition and living stipends until graduation
- Internship opportunities during holidays or industrial attachments
- Mentorship and extensive exposure
- Post-graduation employment opportunities at KPMG, Leadway Assurance, or Andersen for graduates with First Class or Second Class Upper
Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Hold a provisional admission letter from a Federal University in Nigeria into a four-year course in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Actuarial Science, Insurance, or Finance
- Attended a public secondary school or a private secondary school on scholarship
- Minimum score of 230 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
- At least 5 Distinctions in WASSCE, including English and Mathematics
- Only 100 level students at the time of application will be considered
Required Documents
- Application form.
- Full personal details.
- WAEC results.
- UTME results.
How to Apply for Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship?
- Visit the official application webpage at https://kpmg.seamlesshiring.com/job/view/247/#/
- Fill out the online application form and upload all required documents (WAEC results, UTME results, etc.)
- Submit the completed application before 13 August 2026
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an aptitude test, and final selection is based on academic merit, financial need, and test performance
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship for Nigerian undergraduates. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and application process.
What is the Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship?
The Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship is a fully funded undergraduate programme supported by KPMG, Leadway Assurance, and Andersen. It provides yearly grants for tuition and living expenses, internships, mentorship, and post‑graduation employment opportunities for high‑achieving, indigent Nigerian students at Federal Universities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be 100‑level students admitted into a Federal University in Nigeria for a four‑year course in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Actuarial Science, Insurance, or Finance. They must have a UTME score of at least 230 and at least 5 Distinctions in WASSCE (including English and Mathematics). Only students from public secondary schools or those who attended private schools on scholarship qualify.
What documents are required?
Required documents include the completed application form, full personal details, WAEC results, and UTME results. Applicants must upload these during the online application process. Additional documents may be requested during shortlisting.
How long does the scholarship last?
The scholarship covers the full duration of the undergraduate study, typically four years, provided the scholar maintains satisfactory academic standing.
Does the scholarship cover living expenses?
Yes, the yearly financial grant includes both tuition fees and living stipends, so recipients receive support for accommodation and daily needs in addition to academic fees.
Are there internship or job opportunities?
Scholars are offered internship placements during holidays or industrial attachments. Graduates who finish with a First Class or Second Class Upper degree may secure employment at KPMG, Leadway Assurance, or Andersen.
What is the selection process?
After submitting the application, shortlisted candidates sit for an aptitude test. Final selection is based on academic merit, financial need, and performance in the test.
When is the application deadline?
The deadline for applications is 13 August 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Can non-Nigerians apply?
No, the scholarship is exclusively for Nigerian students enrolled in Federal Universities within Nigeria.
How do I apply?
Visit the official application webpage at https://kpmg.seamlesshiring.com/job/view/247/#/, complete the online form, upload the required documents, and submit before the deadline. Await communication regarding shortlisting and the aptitude test.
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