The Lagos State Scholarship 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.
The Lagos State Scholarship Board, established in 1968, administers this programme to ensure that no Lagos State indigene is deprived of higher education due to financial constraints, offering both merit-based scholarships and bursaries on compassionate grounds.
Lagos State Scholarship Benefits
- 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
Lagos State Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
- For scholarship awards: merit-based, requiring a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or Second Class Upper/Upper Credit.
How to Apply for Lagos State Scholarship?
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Lagos State Scholarship 2026. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply.
What is the Lagos State Scholarship 2026?
The Lagos State Scholarship 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, offering both scholarships and bursaries.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be Nigerian citizens, registered indigenes of Lagos State, and newly registered or currently enrolled in an accredited tertiary institution in Nigeria. Scholarship awards require a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or Second Class Upper/Upper Credit.
What are the benefits of the scholarship?
Benefits vary by level: 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 range from ₦20,000 to ₦50,000 depending on field and institution.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is not specified in the provided sources; applications opened on 19 January 2026.
How do I apply for the Lagos State Scholarship?
Apply by visiting the Lagos State Scholarship Board Application Portal, creating an account, registering with your LASRRA number, completing the form, uploading required documents, and submitting online.
What documents are required for application?
Required documents include a completed application form, recent passport photograph, valid means of identification, National Identification Number (NIN), Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) card, and matriculation number.
Is the scholarship fully funded?
No, the scholarship provides partial financial support with specific award amounts for different study levels and institutions, as listed in the benefits.
Can non-indigenes of Lagos State apply?
No, applicants must be registered indigenes of Lagos State, as per the eligibility criteria from the competitor content.
What study levels are covered?
The scholarship covers undergraduate (Bachelor’s), master’s, and PhD levels at accredited tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
How are recipients selected?
Bursary awards are granted on compassionate grounds, while scholarship awards are merit-based, requiring a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or Second Class Upper/Upper Credit. Renewal requires submission of a progress report.
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