Edo State University (EDSU) 2024 Scholarship Program for Nigerian Students

Edo State University, Uzairue, is calling for applications for its prestigious scholarships for the 2024/2025 academic year. If you aspire to excellence and are seeking financial support, this is your chance to apply for a scholarship at a world-class institution renowned for quality education.

Edo State University’s scholarships reflect the institution’s commitment to social responsibility and the empowerment of its students. With these awards, EDSU is opening doors for aspiring scholars to achieve academic excellence without financial constraints.

The Undergraduate Full Scholarship Award (UFSA) will be for the duration of any choice programme of candidates whose first choice of University was Edo State University before UTME examination.  This scholarship shall be for the maximum of five (5) candidates who have demonstrated high level of academic excellence. 

 Indigent Students Scholarship Award:

The Edo State Government have approved the award of 100 indigent scholarships. The Indigent Students Scholarship Award (ISSA) will be for the duration of any choice programme and it covers only tuition fees. This award is part of Edo State University Uzairue Corporate Social Responsibility in providing access to quality education in Nigeria. Except medicine

EDSU Scholarship Program

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Benefits of EDSU Scholarship Program

Undergraduate Full Scholarship Award

• Duration: Extends through your chosen programme.
• Criteria: Your first choice in UTME must be Edo State University.
• Score Requirement: A minimum UTME score of 260.
• Slots Available: Only five exceptional candidates will be awarded.

Indigent Students Scholarship Award

• Award: 100 scholarships available for indigent students.
• Coverage: It includes tuition fees for your chosen programme.
• Criteria: Specifically for Edo State indigenes with a UTME score of 180.

Requirements for EDSU Scholarship Program

• a) The candidate must have written UTME for the 2024/2025 admission exercise with a minimum score of 260 for Undergraduate Full Scholarship Award (UFSA) And 180 for Undergraduate Indigent Students Scholarship Award (ISSA).

b) The candidate must demonstrate a high level of written and spoken English (please note that a CBT is an important mode of assessment for determining the best applicants).

c)  Candidates of Edo State origin must show evidence of indigency to qualify for the Undergraduate Indigent Students Scholarship Award (ISSA). 

• d) These Scholarships do not apply to Medicine, Law, Nursing and MLS programmes, as these programmes are already oversubscribed

e) The candidate must have met the entry requirements for admission into his/her course of study.

Application Deadline

November 18, 2024

How to Apply

The mode of application is online 

CBT Screening and Interview Date: Monday 18th November, 2024

 Note: The University is not under any obligation to give these scholarships to any Candidate except as determined by the University Management.

For more details,visit EDSU scholarship webpage